Soccer season is here

Right before this picture, Jaelyn intentionally kicked the ball out of bounds because she was "dying" and wanted to be subbed out. I love that as she regains her breath, she will still allow her brother to lean on her.

Did I forget to feed this kid?

First day of 5th and 1st grades

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 brought the first day of school.

Jaelyn started the fifth grade with eagerness and excitement.

Elias the first grade with hope and happiness.

Love these two and the bond they share.

The three McKinley Lane first graders.

Elias getting right to work.

Mrs. C

Bye Dad! Onto adventures with Mr. S.

First days and weeks went well. They love their teachers and are excited for what the year will hold.

Zander goes to school

On Thursday, September 8th, Zander had his first day of Kindergarten.

Can you tell we are morning people? Lol. And yes, I gave Aiden a sucker at 8am. It is tough when all of your built in playmates go off to school and leave you alone with just mom.

Zander loves getting to be Elias' little brother and be at school with him. The second day of school they got to have the last recess together and Elias was a great big brother and gave up getting to play tether ball to play with his brother. (kindergarteners don't get to play tether ball and Elias LOVES tether ball)

Goodbye and good luck hug from the big bro and friends.

Chatting with Mrs. W about how to start off the first day of school.

He decided a puzzle was the way to go.

"You ready for Mama to go Z? Yup, have a good day, Mom!"

And he continues on without a glance back at Mom.

A great first day! (and second) Tired, but had fun and wants to go back!

I asked how the day went, "Well, I didn't get in trouble. Are you proud, mom?"

Good day at the beach

A morning spent...

Sitting on rocks, yelling and waving at the passing boats.