Kindergarten...

Well I am happy to say that Cole and I both made it through his first day of Kindergarten. He was so excited to start, but also very nervous... He woke up so full of energy, ready for his first day. He wanted to ride the bus, but I convinced him to let me take him the first day(pictures of course). We had a deal that if he went and was a big boy and didn't cry, he got a pack of Pokemon cards....I think he was way more excited about getting the Pokemon cards than he was about school... He was a little bit sad before we left for school, but was so brave when he went to his class... I told him I would be waiting outside when he got out, so after school he begin to tell me that I lied to him... I said "what do you mean honey, I was outside when you came out just like I told you I would be", and he goes "well when I went outside to recess you were not there!!!" My bad, I guess I should have been a little more clear to him, that I would be there when he was all done with school...Apparently he thought I was just going to sit out there for 3 hours and wait for him.. Silly kid... He did better than I anticipated, and for that I am so proud of him. I know having Courtnee there to look out for him, the rest of the week will be better... :)

Summer's End

Just a few pictures from the weekend, trying to beat the heat by getting a little bit wet...

Amazing how much fun you can have in spraying water...


Courtnee was soaked, and she loved every minute of it...


Stockton attempting to get wet..


This is as close to getting wet that Cole would do (splashing water from his hands to his face.) Silly boy..


Jaden was sure splashing it up....


What a little ham....

2nd place trophies, 1st place kids....

We survived our first season of Basketball, with Stockton wanting to play another season. It was so fun to watch the boys progress from the beginning of the season to the end. It was good for them to have learned the rules and "know how" of the sport, and in the process they had fun, and that's all that really mattered to me. :) We had such a great time watching them play. They ended up taking second place but not before a valiant fight for first, (losing by only 2 points:( So proud of all of those boys. Can't wait for more Basketball and starting soon Cole will try his hand at Tee ball. FUN FUN FUN!!!

Fall Decor

Ok so I will never be Martha Stewart, but in my sad attempt at painting, this is as close as I will get... Casey and I made these cute Thanksgiving decorations the other night. It was so much fun to do, I am glad she suggested it. It's nice to take a different crafty route now and then. Thanks Casey. :)

Just a thought...

Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day. ~Author Unknown

Happy Birthday Nancy!

Just wanted to wish my sister a Happy Birthday. It's hard to believe that my once baby sister is now all grown up... Some of my favorites things about her...
1- She is an amazing aunt to my kids, even though most days she would like to strangle them, she doesn't. She loves to play with them, take them places with her, just spoil them really... Love this about her, she will be an amazing mommy some day....
2- I love her passion for the outdoors. The hunting, fishing and camping are something she loves, wish I loved it more like she does. :)
3- I love the closeness we share. I am so lucky to have my mom and sisters so close by.
4- She has the best heart, willing to help out anyone.
5- She is an extremely hard worker, not a lazy bone in her body.
6- She can always make me laugh, especially when we get in our movie quoting mode. :)
7- I love her dedication to exercise, she is really inspiring to me.
8- She is so kind and caring. I remember when she was younger and in school, she was always so nice to everyone, especially the kids who needed someone to be nice to them. Love this about her.
9- She is a perfectionist, and since we are a lot alike on this one, I enjoy her enthusiasm to make things perfect.
10- No matter what no matter when, I can always count on her! :)
Love that your my sister and cherish that your my friend, love you Nanc hope you have a great day!!! Thanks for all the great memories and for the many more to come. :)

Back to School

Our summer has came and gone, way too fast this year. We are officially back to school today. This will be Courtnee's last year in grade school (frown), and it will be Cole's first year in school (another frown). I am glad they will have at least one year together in the same school. Cole doesn't start for another week though and I am already bracing myself for him going. I saw his name on the kindergarten board today when I took the other kids and had a small meltdown. It has been a rough morning for me, and he hasn't even went yet.. :( Here the day I thought I was looking forward to is almost here and I am not sure I am ready.... I will post pics of his first day next week.

Courtnee is starting 6th grade and Stockton 4th. I am so excited for them, they both have awesome teachers this year. Courtnee actually had this same teacher in 3rd grade and now again in 6th and he was just fabulous, and Stockton has the teacher Courtnee had in 4th grade and she is also just as fabulous... I can't tell you how great the year goes by with awesome teachers... So excited.... We are looking forward to another great school year. :)