Day 224, 8/12/09 First Day of School

Today was the first day of school. The summer went by way to fast and I didn't even get done half of what I wanted to with the kids. We sure had fun and I'm going to miss them and I think {B} is REALLY gonna miss her buddies.

We started the day off with German Pancakes, followed by family scripture study and then they were off.

{K} ready for is first day of 3rd grade.

Our cute little 2nd grader

Best buddies!

They were soooo excited to go!

Every year we have chocolate chip back to school cookies. We sit around the table and eat cookies while they share all the exciting news of the day. It was so cute when the kids got home {B} ran right to them and gave them each a HUGE hug. They both loved school and can't wait to go back!

Day 223 8/11/09

Who needs toys when you have a patient big brother and an empty laundry basket???

They sure have fun together!

Day 222 8/10/09

For FHE tonight {R} gave the boys each a back to school Fathers Blessing like we do every year.

Can't believe we have a 2nd and 3rd grader this year. Where has the time gone? We went over to the school to meet the teachers. They seem nice, I'm excited for the boys.

{B} didn't want to be left out.

Day 221 8/9/09

{K} is not feeling well today. Little {B} has taken it upon herself to be his nurse and keeps bringing him toys, pillows, blankets, books ect...he's hasn't felt up to what she brings him, but he's sure a good sport. Hope he's feeling better tomorrow for meet the teacher.

Day 218 8/6/09 - 220 8/8/09

Day 218 8/6/09

{B} LOVES to play dress up. She seems to change her outfits all day long. Her favorite are her big full skirt dresses. Today she had a "princess dress" on with her summer hat. What a cutie!

Day 219 8/7/09

Tonight we had "late night" which is earned by going to bed on time all week long. The kids each got to pick a movie to rent, then we came home made our pizza's and got to stay up late. The kids LOVE it and it makes bed time during the week such a breeze.

Day 220 8/8/09

Today we had a no technology day. No tv, video games or computer. The kids didn't seem to mind at all. We need to do this more often. The boys played sorry about 3 times in a row, we also played twister, uno and go fish. Then they made a treasure map for {B} and I to find the treasure which was a pile of cute pictures they had colored earlier in the day.

Day 217, 8/5/09 Alphabet Summer letter Z

Today we decorated our letter Z's with Zebra stripes.

Then we sorted all of our broken crayons, took the paper off the and baked them in the oven,

when they were all melted we put them in candy molds to make Zoo animal crayons

Then we colored Zoo animals with our Zoo animal crayons. The kids thought these were awesome!

Then they enjoyed a yummy little debbie Zebra cupcake

Day 213, 8/1/09-Day 216, 8/4/09

Day 213, 8/1/09

We were so happy to be able to attend my Brothers marriage to Lisa. She is such an amazing lady and I am so glad he found her. It's so nice to see him happy again since losing his wife after the birth of their 5th child 2 1/2 years ago. Lisa is very sensitve to the childrens feelings and just so much fun to be around.

It was a very emotional day for me, very tuff, but very good! I am so grateful for the temple/gospel and for Forever Families. MaryAnn will always have a very special place in my heart, and I love Lisa with all my heart too!

They had a beautiful reception in Lisa's sisters backyard that night but unfortunately I don't have any pictures, but I won't go there :) We are so happy for Rob, Lisa and the kids.

Day 214, 8/2/09

We got up really early and made the loooong ride home. We had a lot of fun, but it was soooo nice to finally be home. {R} is not allowed to have facial hair at work so he grew a goatee while on vacation. I actually love the bald head goatee look. Too bad it had to go!

Day 215, 8/3/09

{R} brought home some beautiful flowers just because. He is so good to me and I love him very much!

Day 216, 8/4/09

{B} loves to play dress up. She wore this "princess" dress and hat all after noon. Oh to be 2 again.