28
Sep
Monkey Balloon Pop – everybody’s favorite evening game.
27
Sep
Half-days are made for playdates.
26
Sep
Kaitlyn convinced me to buy the “special” Lucky Charms. She was so excited to see the dragon marshmallows transform she even wanted to put milk in her cereal. She hasn’t had milk in a couple of years (in any form).
25
Sep
Some days, your brother’s toys are just better.
24
Sep
Sunday lineup.
23
Sep
This is what after school looks like. One making a snack. One cleaning up from a snack. One doing homework.
22
Sep
Our school had its annual back to school picnic tonight. There was an ice cream truck so of course the kids got dessert. The cotton candy was bigger than their heads!
21
Sep
Kaitlyn checked out the princess cookbook from the school library (again). She really wanted to try almost every recipe but settled for just a few. Tonight we made Fa Family Lo Mein.
20
Sep
We are finally getting the tree in the backyard cut and the kids were so excited to watch.
19
Sep
Bedtime routines.
18
Sep
Kaitlyn has spent all afternoon and evening creating and playing with pipe cleaners and mini dinosaurs. The plan for tomorrow is to go by a craft store to buy more pipe cleaners so the fun doesn’t have to stop.
17
Sep
Sunday lineup.
16
Sep
Kaitlyn had another full day of sports but was still all smiles and full of energy.
15
Sep
Dress rehearsal before the first cheer competition tomorrow.
14
Sep
These two made a massive pillow fort.
13
Sep
Last year Kaitlyn wore athletic gear 90% of the time. This year it appears we are back to dresses 90% of the time.
12
Sep
Gymnastics today!
11
Sep
Kaitlyn and Ben had a snowball fight and it was adorable.
10
Sep
Kaitlyn had a birthday party today and had the best time.
09
Sep
Kaitlyn had her first soccer game today and spent the second half playing goalie.
08
Sep
Kaitlyn informed me she was a Moon Goddess and would grant me anything I wished.
07
Sep
We decided on pancakes for breakfast today.
06
Sep
Kaitlyn is loving 3rd grade!
05
Sep
Books and a snack before bed.
04
Sep
Today included an intense game of cops and robbers.
03
Sep
Sunday lineup.
02
Sep
Kaitlyn went with Wade to run some errands. Wade later entered the house but I saw no sign of Kaitlyn. I asked Wade where she was and he told me she was still sitting in the truck reading. I went out to check and sure enough she was just sitting in the driveway, in the truck, with her book.
01
Sep
Kaitlyn got up really early this morning so she took a midmorning nap before her big brothers were even awake.
31
Aug
Kaitlyn has had her nose stuck in a book all week. She’s reading a new series – Dragon Girls.
(Also of note – this is what she calls “Jasmine hair”)
30
Aug
The hottest new “old” toy at our house. Newly fixed up by Wade.
29
Aug
First day of 3rd grade!
28
Aug
Meet the teacher day!
27
Aug
First football game of the year.
26
Aug
She’s the happiest when she’s in control.
25
Aug
I love that these two can actually play games together (without help).
24
Aug
One last hike before school starts.
23
Aug
A day of fun!
22
Aug
Ben, Kaitlyn, and I met some friends at the park today. My kids loved the track around the play set.
21
Aug
Summer has done a number on everyone’s rooms. We spent the day working on them. Kaitlyn has more books in her room than are in the book closet. Her job was to sort and then reshelve as needed.
20
Aug
Sunday lineup.
19
Aug
Everybody took a lunch break at the same time – that never happens!
18
Aug
Going on a lobster adventure.
17
Aug
Acadia is mesmerizing.
16
Aug
What a hike! What a view!
15
Aug
Acadia National Park
14
Aug
Very important Pokemon game.
13
Aug
Sunday lineup.
12
Aug
I’m not sure the pets were so glad to have everyone home again.
11
Aug
Nobody wanted to wake up this morning.
10
Aug
Some of them are a little old for the park but they were all good sports.