After School at the Park

(From September 25th)



Ty says "This way to the swings!"



















Back to the swings!













Oops!









The outakes!





After the park we headed to Daddy's school for the Homecoming parade!

A New School Year

It's hard to believe but another summer has flown by and it's time for a new school year!

This might actually be one of my favorite times of the year.  As a non-teacher working parent, I don't get to enjoy the everyday fun that summer brings.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE summer, but I also love fall and getting back into a routine. This is "reset" time for me. I really get back into meal planning and organization because that's what makes a happy house (and momma) and a smooth day/night. It also helps that the kids are still at an age where they are excited to get back to school.  There is nothing like spending everyday with your best friends even if you are learning.

This year we have a first grader (say what?!?!).  Luke started school on Monday.



He walked into school with a big smile and came out with one too. 



Luke's teacher is Mrs. Niemiec. He has about 6 of the same kids from his class last year so that's always good to have some familiar faces.



(Mommy chalk fail)



Ty and Paige had a special day home with mommy!



Paige is in 4-year old preschool this year.  She started on Tuesday. We are doing the full-day program just like we did last year. 



All my concerns about the full-day program prior to the start of last school year are gone.  She had a fabulous year and I know this year will be the same.  Her teacher is Mrs. Rachanski.



Isn't she just the cutest in her jumper? :)



These 2 were totally into it for me that morning!



Next week starts a new adventure for Ty too. We are changing daycares. We've been at the same place since Luke was a baby so this is a big change for all of us, but it will definitely simplify our life by eliminating some extra driving.



Here's to a great school year for all of us!

School Days

The kids have been in school for just over a month now and they are both loving it!  Here is a look back at their first days!































First up was Luke's "Supply Drop Off Day".  We were able to meet his teacher and see his classroom.  He went straight for the Legos in the classroom!



The next day was his first official day of kindergarten.  He looks so cute in his uniform!







Wally does drop off before he heads to school himself so he sent these pictures to me!





Luke's first day was also Paige's "Meet the Teacher" morning.  Paige made herself right at home in the classroom.





Ty seemed to like it too!



The next day was Paige's first day. She has to wear a gym uniform everyday which is both fortunate and unfortunate. It's not the cutest outfit, but it makes getting ready in the mornings very easy!

She was so excited!













I can't believe I have 2 kids in school! (Luke gets to wear his gym outfit on Wednesdays.)





It's been so great for me to be able to pick them up right when school gets out while I'm on maternity leave. I think it has helped us all transition!



And they love that they get to see each other in school every once in awhile!





And Wally loves the morning conversation he gets to have with them on the way to school!



The school days have begun!