First Day ~

Today was the first day of the second year of high school, first day of middle school, first day of the last year in elementary school, and the first day of being in elementary school all day :) Now it is just Preston and I ALL day long ... a bitter sweet milestone.

Curtis and Kasey weren't with us before school so we took some photos when all the kids were home from school.

Meet & Greet ~

I am so excited for my kids this school year; they have amazing teachers who love them already. I am the first to admit that as they reach new milestones I find myself both excited for them, but a little sad too. All I've ever wanted to be is a wife and a mom ... yet I feel like my mother years are slipping by WAY too fast. I am so grateful to have the children that I do, but find a piece of myself wishing I were able to have more. Alanna will experience her last year as an elementary student and Peyton will experience his first year as an all day elementary student. Good luck kids ~ enjoy every second :)

Take a Moment ~

This little clip touched my heart, maybe because it is something I desire to improve upon.
Carl and I have had a conversation or two about how different "quality time" is rather than just being in the same space as another.

Take a moment ... I think you'll find it strikes a cord in your heart :)

Orange Belt Promotions ~

Another promotions in the park ... for Orange Belt today. He continues to excel in Taekwondo and loves it a ton, but lately has been asking if it is renewal time because he is thinking of quitting since class is now four days a week.

Middle School ~

Today Kasey was able to pick up her class schedule and walk around the school so she'd feel comfortable on the first day. We hooked up with the Dayton's too so the girls could check things out together. Kasey and Mikaela were bummed they don't have any classes together, but at least they have the same lunch. She bumped into quite a few friends, and so far no luck ... this will be the year of making new friends. She is so loving and outgoing that she'll do perfectly well at it.

in front of home room

Orange Belt Testing ~

Peyton did a fabulous job testing for his orange belt today. He was part of the best group with regards to showing respect, being loud and following directions.

If I can ever get the movie clip to upload ... it'll be here. 

So Excited ...

She is so excited about her new hair style. She was browsing through a kids hair style book last night while Peyton was getting his hair cut and fell in love with it. I asked her to think about it overnight ... this morning she still wanted it; so off we went. Here is a before and after ~ what do you think?

Yum, Yum ~

Found a new FAV ...  Firehouse Subs. It is absolutely YUMMY!!! You won't regret trying it :)

Ghost Town ~

Today was SOOO fun ... being in the car with the family is one of my favorite things to do. We took the kids to Calico Ghost Town for their first time and they loved it. Here are a few pics from our day out:

This jug is what everyone stopped to look at:

When we got home Preston got his hair shaved for the second time :) 

Too Freakin' Cute ~

I am a bit biased ... but think he is TOO freakin' cute!!! LOVE his facial expressions :)

Our Baby is ONE ~

His birthday was filled with pictures in the studio, pictures at the park, dinner at Firehouse Subs & shopping and walking at Town Square. 

Here's a Sneak Peak: