First Day of First Grade

"First grade is awesome!" was the first thing Lucas said after his first day. Although, the next morning he stated school days were to long to be away from the family. He does like to be with us, which I need to treasure now because it won't be like that for long. Or it might be the fact he was to play the Wii at home.

Ted started the same day too. 2nd year as the music teacher at Emerson Elementary in Snohomish. Going pretty good so far. Got a picture of Nora that day too. Can't ever forget our girl, she won't let you if you try!

Franklin Falls redo

Our friends too our kids on a hike. They were proud to boast that they didn't complain on it. Anyway, we saw their pictures and decided to take the kids again (to hear that no whining thing they were talking about mostly). We all had fun and we all didn't complain. What a great end of summer vacation activity. We do have some great kids!

Catching up some...

Ted has been such a great dad this summer. I've been working fulltime or more and he has been watching the kids, planning outings, fixing meals and all the wonderful things he does. Quite impressive, he's a better parent than me, I must say. We had a busy summer. August- we went to the Oregon Coast and then to a fair with close friends. Nora did gymnastics, Lucas started his soccer team and then had soccer camp. Both played and played with each other and good friends. I've missed a lot working so much but knowing they are in good hands.

School starts in a week and 1/2, I can't believe my 2 boys will be off to school again. One more year with Nora before she enters the world of elementary. What a blessing my family is. Ted and I say over and over again that we have such great kids!

Sayings of the Wise

Last week we took a trip to Eastern Washington and spent three days with our friends Ben and Sharla and their kids and Phil and Rachel at a great cabin overlooking Lake Roosevelt. It was a great time for all with good food, fun times at the lake, fireworks, star gazing and playing games all day.

Here's Nora and me in the inflatable boat. Ben and I pushed the kids back and forth in it to each other.

Water battles with spray guns happened quite often.

All the kids played in the sand.

Lucas loved climbing the sand hill.

On the way home, Nora fell asleep in the car. When she woke up, she muttered (in the style of Alladin) "who disturbs my slumber?"

That night we went to the fireworks in Edmonds. The kids loved them and Nora didn't even use her earplugs. After they were done, Nora yelled, "Thanks for coming! Bye, bye!"

The 5th was our anniversary (8 years!) and the kids spent the day at the Roe's. When we picked them up we kept asking what they had done all day. Finally, Lucas had enough and said, "what else do you think we did? Pick chicken plants?"

Summer is upon us in full swing....

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Nora's Graduation...the first one...

Nora's preschool does graduation every year even if the kids are going back to that preschool the following year. Lucas went to this preschool and we love it. They teachers are awesome.

And every year it's a hawaiian theme graduation. Nora is a great little student. A lot of her teachers have told me what a great listener and good helper she is. We are proud of Nora and the great little girl that she is becoming!Nora with her godmother and godsister. Nora with the family.

Nora with her loving brother!

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