Elyse's First Day of Kindergarten

As all you moms who has had or has a child entering school, today was such an emotional day!  In fact, this morning alone involved me smiling, laughing and yes the obvious, crying. Even though I know Elyse was ready, excited and prepared, I still did not have her in my control and was so scared to let her go.  I do look forward to hearing all her stories (hopefully happy ones) when she gets home (which is not coming fast enough).  Although it's official, there is a kindergartner in the house, so bittersweet!

Last Day of Summer

Even though I loved school as a kid, it was still always hard to be happy on the last day of summer.  Now grown up and having two off to school this year I am having those same sad emotions.  Therefore, we are making the most of our last day of summer as a family.

Celebrating Mom/Nana

While my mom was here this weekend, we decided to surprise her and celebrate her birthday a few days early.  We celebrated by singing and eating birthday cake, opening presents made by the kiddos and giving lots of hugs and kisses.  

To Mom:  Thank you for all you do and for being an amazing mom, friend and support system.  I am so grateful to have you as my mom and just hope Elyse needs me as much as I need you when she is a mom.  Love you lots and hope you have a happy birthday!  Enjoy your day because you deserve it.

Happy Birthday, Mom/Nana!

Family of Christ's Car Show

Today my mom and step-niece joined us as we headed to Caleb's preschool (weird not to write Elyse's) to check out local collector cars and tractors, army equipment as well as fire engines.  We also shopped the craft section, jumped in the inflatables and ate some yummy food.  Very simple event but fun for all.  

Beautiful Butterfly

Recently some of our closest friends captured a handful of caterpillars to watch them turn into beautiful butterflies.  Lucky for us, they had to go out of town and let us keep the last two.  When we received them the two were happily living in their cocoons.  But within 24 hours they blossomed into beautiful butterflies.  When butterflies come out their wings aren't dried off and developed enough to fly away.  Therefore, the entire morning was spent with the kids feeding, watching and holding what they considered their pet butterflies.  Very awesome experience for the kids!  Side note...holding a butterfly isn't so beautiful, feels like a bad insect crawling all over you.

Four Generations

Today my mom, grandmother, aunt, and friend of my mom's came up to spend the day with us.  The day involved mostly playing with the kids (my Grandma is so cool, she was playing baseball, coloring and pulling the kids in the yard in a wagon) and lots of chit-chat.  It was also the first time my grandma met Ian.  The day would not have been complete without a four year generation picture of us ladies.    

Special thanks to Grandma, Aunt Jan and Terri for spending the day with us. XOXO

Ian Turns 8 Months

Today marks 8 months for Mr. Ian!  This past month has been crazy busy and I honestly can't believe he turns another month older today.  Well the little boy got weighed yesterday and even though he is growing he is still under the 1% curve.  He is officially still our littlest and happiest child.  Most compliments by far from non-family members that he is the happiest baby they have ever met.  Love him to pieces and know he is one perfect gift from God.

Happy 8 Month Birthday, Ian

We love you!