HERRIN TWINS UPDATES: August 2013

Thursday, August 22, 2013

First Day of School

I can't believe our summer is all gone. I hate this time of year. Its stressful trying to figure out how to juggle everything carpool, homework, extra curricular activities, and my gym time. The gym for me is a HUGE time-out from the world. it really helps me. I can disconnect from everything and everyone especially my nemesis MY CELLPHONE! It never stops ringing, receive text messages, emails etc. I was on the freeway the other day and I seriously thought about throwing it out the window. Just a laps in judgement, it still safe.

I hope some of you saw the Oprah: Where are they now? that was on Sunday night. The show did a great job bringing Kendra and Maliyah's personality out. I was just so proud of my family. They have all come such along way. We love them all so much!

The day before school started it truly felt like Christmas Eve, the kids were so excited to see their friends again. It makes me so happy when my kids are happy and excited about something. Especially when it comes to learning. :)

The girls are at the older school where Courtney is. Kendra and Maliyah wouldn't let Jake and I walk them into the school. It was a bitter/sweet moment knowing that the girls wanted more independence, but also excited looking back because they have confidence in who they are. I just have to say what a HUGE blessing it is. I must of done something right. :) We had to take the girls picture in the van on the way to school.

Justin and Austin were put in separate classes for the first time this year. So far, so good. Its interesting how different girls and boys are. And how girls emotions are very sensitive and boys just roll with it. Justin and Austin so far are enjoying being in different classes. I try not to talk about it to much, I don't want to make them nervous about anything.

Have a great day.

Love,
The Herrin's

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Four Scales Mermaid Show

This is Courtney, Kendra and Maliyah's favorite Four Scales Episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBgz1O4hyck

Hope you enjoy it.

Love,
The Herrin's

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Look before You Drive

I wanted to post this before I forgot which is a very easy thing for me to do...

Have you every thought to yourself, " Did that really just happen". Well I do A LOT!! I call my family the entourage because there are so many of us. We were in the local grocery store getting a few items for dinner. So everyone was with me but Jake and the girls were in their walkers. We were walking out of the store. And I see these two older ladies back-up in their cars at the same time we are walking out of the store. They both were fixated on watching us walk out of the store that they didn't look behind them. They hit each other. The look on their faces were of embarrassment. They both knew what they had done. And I heard the conversation as I walked to my car laughing with my entourage. Holy cow it was so funny!! We have a great looking family that's for sure. :) Just thought I would give you all a good laugh for the day.

Monday, August 12, 2013

pictures from our Summer

Make sure you read the post right before this one. It will give you a better understanding of all the pictures. There were so many pictures that I wanted to share. So I thought I should make another post. So here they are enjoy. They aren't in any order. :)