Back to School

It's that time of year again. And this year it's bitter sweet. I'm sad to see our summer ending but am ready for fall and for the kids to get back into a routine. The kids have been so excited for school to start and so far are all happy with their teachers. Mason especially has been counting down to his first day of Kindergarten. He said before he left for school that "today is going to be the best day of my life!" Ahhhh. He literally had a perma-grin the whole day. It's also that time where we are gearing up for all their activities. The kids are trying some new things this year so we'll see how that goes. It's a good time of year, I'm always ready for the change.

Swim Lessons '09

Today the kids finished swim lessons. They all did very well and 2 of the 4 passed! This was Riley's first year and lets just say it was an experience. Technically you are supposed to be 3, but she'll be 3 next month so I thought I'd give it a try. Well, there were definitely no problems with getting her in the pool and getting her to participate. The problem was she wanted to participate TOO much, when it wasn't her turn. Riley likes all the attention on her and doesn't like it when it's not her turn. There were many times she had to sit out because she wouldn't listen to her teachers and sit on the step and wait her turn. I'm so glad the teachers followed through and made her sit out. She needs to know it's not always all about Riley. (Below is a picture of her sitting out sulking with her head down. I didn't have my camera so my friend took a picture with her cell phone.) Classic Riley....hilarious!

I Can't Wait Until I'm 8....

My little "Emma Dilemma" just turned 8! She has been so excited. She had a birthday party with just her cousins last week and then another with her friends this week. Lucky girl. Her friend birthday party we celebrated by going rollerskating. This proved to be difficult for many of her friends. This was the first time for many of them. But we all had a good time.




But the highlight of the day was that Emma got to get her ears pierced! This is the 8-year old tradition in our house for the girls. So I took her to the mall in the morning and she was very nervous. She did shed a few tears but admits it was worth it.

I love my little Emma and we are all looking forward to her baptism next month. Such a big girl!