After two weeks of me driving her to and from school, Isabelle started riding the bus on Monday. We had been talking about it, visited the bus driver, toured the bus and Isabelle was ready. I wasn’t so ready. This stuff is hard on me, she is like a tiny peanut on that big ol’ bus. And I really miss her during the day. But it’s amazing how much more she’s talking since she started school. The teacher is thrilled with how well she’s doing, interacting, playing, following directions, using her imagination. My big girl. She’s come such a long way.

what sweet pictures of Isabelle! Looks like she is loving it all! Thanks for sharing!
I can not get over how far that baby has come! She is growing up so fast! I know you are very proud of your precious Belle!
What great pictures. Loves the pigtails!
Oh woman, this made me cry!! If I can love your girl this much, I just can’t even imagine the love I’ll one day have for Macey. I’m SO encouraged to hear how she’s doing in school, that is incredible. You must be so proud.
Way to go, Isabelle!!
What a beautiful “big” girl! She is just BEAMING!
Agreed…time goes WAY TOO FAST…especially now!! Being a mom has really taught me how to appreciate EVERY moment!
How beautiful! And great eye contact. She looks so grown up and self assured!
She just gets more lovely everyday!
Piper starts pre school in a week!
Hope she does as well as Isabelle!
Hayley
What AWESOME pictures! I can’t believe that she is riding a school bus! OMG ~ When did these girls start to grow up!
What a big girls…great pigtails!!
Her pictures paint such a beautiful picture. You can see the change before your eyes. She is beaming and looking right through that camera lens at all of us. She has come so far Stefanie. Our God is so powerful and faithful!!
It is amazing to see how fast they grow, isn’t it?!?! I LOVE her piggies!!!
She looks so happy and content!! She is such a doll! She is a big girl riding the big bus!! Sp glad she has adapted well and is doing so good!
Stefanie — those are the CUTEST pictures ever!! She’s a doll baby. I followed your journey to Sophie and your journey to Jude. I would love to one day meet your amazing family.
jana
What a beautiful girl you have there and I am always moved by her. She is one special little “peanut”.