The Ongoing Drama of the Tessman Family

I have been a terrible blogger, and I have an excuse. My less than 2 year old hp laptop had a "screen issue" and had to go to the repair shop. The guy that fixed it (who by the way looks like the lead singer from the Zac Brown Band) basically said never buy another hp laptop. Anyway, I am back in business, and here is the latest chapter in the saga of our lives.

Kenna had a very big day today. She started her first dance class. After watching Bella go for two years, I figured she would skip into class. She was a little shy at first, and held onto my leg. It only took about 5 minutes for her to warm up and I backed out of the room. This was her first ever experience at being away from me for an organized activity for any length of time. I hope this will help ease her into preschool next year. She will have a recital dance in May. Can't wait!

We are also back on track with the pottey training thing. We bought a singing pottey, which to me is about the most ridiculous thing ever. It has a little sensor in the bottom, and when she does her thing, it plays a song. She thinks it's fabulous and so far is doing great. She totally has the hang of it, and for months has been going on the big pottey pretty much when she feels like it. So, it's just a matter of remembering to do it all the time.

The girls in their sweet little matching puppy dog night shirts.

Bella with one of her birthday gift favorites. She is doing quite well with school, and slowly working through the extreme tiredness. She wanted to try out the bus, and she loves it. It stops right in front of our driveway to pick her up and drop her off. Her bus driver is super sweet, and told me today that Bella is so good on the bus. (of course) She starts her dance class next Monday. It will be ballet and tap.

Kenna playing in the backyard.

The girls and William.

I know I already put a picture of Bella's newly painted room, but this is her new zebra bedding we bought with her birthday money from Granny, Papa and Uncle Charles. We are going to paint Kenna's room sometime this fall. She has specifically asked for pink.

Sweet Winnie. We love this baby.