The Karaffa's: November 2013

trains

I (Brecken) love playing with trains. I make the noises and push my trains all around my track. It's so much fun!!

Choo!! Choo!!

Big smiles!

Chugga...Chugga...

Train on the bridge...

...& down the hill!

Mommy loves my sweet face...

Round and round my trains go!

I LOVE trains!

first day of preschool

I (Brecken) am so excited about starting preschool. Well, actually, I am just excited about carrying my backpack to school. I love staying with Mommy, and I am going to miss her.

First day...

...all ready with my monkey backpack and dumptruck lunchbox...both I picked out!

Brecken Thomas

1st Day of Preschool ~ September 3, 2013

I know, I know...I look super cute and all grown up!

Another one of me...all smiles...ready to go!

On the first day of school, we get to bring a "lovey" of our choice. I chose to bring my Charlie with me...

Charlie & me...ready to walk into class...

And, one more for Mommy...yep, she's having a tough time letting me go! :)

Walking to the classroom

My Mommy & me

(I am not sure who'd gonna miss the other more...me or Mommy?) :)

My cubbie in my class. I am in the 2 year old Teddy Bear Class. My teacher's names are Mrs. Lauren & Mrs. Ashley. We have school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-1. It's going to be a fun year, and I am going to love it. I'm all ready...all smiles...and growing up!

go panthers

As a fun surprise for Brady, he got to go to a Panthers pre-season game with Daddy. He was so super excited! He was ready to cheer on the Panthers...and especially Cam Newton!

So excited for the Panthers game!

Boys Night Out...Go Panthers!!

Brady had a super fun time...he loved watching all the action! What a fun night for Daddy & Brady!

preschool open house

I (Brecken) got to meet me preschool teachers today. I was super excited. Plus, I am comfortable there since Averie & Brady also went there, and I would "help" Mommy pick them up. It's just hard for Mommy to believe that I am going to preschool 2 days a week from 9-1. I know I'll have fun, and so does Mommy, but I also love just hanging out with my Mommy.

So, off to visit my preschool...

...& I am all ready!

Playing in my classroom (2 year old Teddy Bears class) & meeting my teachers (Mrs. Lauren & Mrs. Ashley) and classmates.

Then, it was time to have a few minutes to play on the playground. I love the swings...

...& it was a fun morning.

I am all ready for preschool!

the first day of school

And so begins another school year. However, this year, we have 2 going to elementary school! We are attending Lake Norman Christian, and we love it! I am starting 2nd grade, and Brady is starting Kindergarten. We are both excited about starting school, and Daddy & Mommy have been praying for a great school year for us!

Brady Joseph ~ FIRST DAY of Kindergarten!

Averie Grace ~ 2nd grade

Big hugs with Daddy...

...& Mommy!

The rain held off for a few pics outside...

Brady is nervously excited for school!

We each get to pick out our own backpack/lunchbox, and Brady loved this blue/orange color.

Kindergarten...here he comes!

I am super excited about school and seeing my friends!

My backpack and lunchbox choice.

Ready for our FIRST DAY of school 2013!

Sibling Love!

Once we arrived to school, Brady looked a little nervous, but he was really excited to start school.
(And, the picture is a little off centered, but taken by me!)

Much better in a pic with his siblings!!

Brady...all ready for Kindergarten!

After saying "bye" to Brady, we headed to my classroom...

My Mommy & Me

All ready for 2nd grade!

fun at home

This cutie is having lots of fun being at home with Mommy while we are in school! The day after our first day of school, he went on the steps and asked for his pictures to be taken (just like ours were the day before)...so sweet!