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Monday, August 25, 2008

Family Home Evening

Tonight Kensington was in charge of Family Night and she has been planning to make home made play dough for weeks. We got all the ingredients last week and she was excited to execute her plan. They had a lot of fun. I am not a hands on mom so this wouldn't be my first choice, especially after an afternoon filled with a lot of chaos and the night before getting ready for company, ;) ;) they are happy though and that's all that matters for now.

Signing Away Our Lives

I am in shock at how much paperwork is necessary with the beginning of school. Check out this picture of all the crap I had to fill out. And YES, it was stinky!!! AND, homework on the first day...what is that all about??? This is just a small gripe session but the first day did go really well for all four girls. And I am happy because this is the only year that all four of them will ever be in the same school.

First Day of KINDERGARTEN and 2nd, 4th & 5th Grades

Maybe I am crazy but I am not ready to send my girls back to school. Some argue that I am not ready to give up late nights and sleeping in but I really enjoyed spending time with my kids this summer. I think it may have been the best summer I have had and we did not do much of anything notable! The first day back was good and for the most part they are ready to go. I got teary at home before I took them and teary walking them into the school. I am used to having Bella with me. Every morning after I dropped her sisters off I would say "Bella, you know what? And she would always answer "It's only you and me, momma!" No more...:(

But hey, there's promise...I have the whole house to myself every day. That can't be bad!!!

Bella's First Day of Kindergarten. Can you believe it???!!!

Calissa Hope, Second Grader

Kensington's First Day of 4th Grade

Brae starting 5th Grade. That's her teacher in the background.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

We went to Open Gym on Friday night with our friends. It was so fun although I am pretty sore today from flipping around. This was a bitter sweet night cause it was the last time we will see Nick and Eric before they go back to Utah and head back to the fabulous world of school. It was a great summer with them and I am thankful for their friendship!! I'm gonna miss them so much. :(

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Sunday Crafts

Kensington made some crafts today while I was taking a little nap ;) She made Braelyn, Calissa and Isabella onto pieces of velcro that come off the paper. THEN, she made one of herself. Notice one small difference between hers and theirs????? So funny...Well, the three others don't think so.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Party At Our House

Friday night we were able to keep KK and we had a great time with her. Her two feet never touched the ground...my girls carried her the whole time. She is a joy. I truly find it remarkable how one little girl can bless the lives of so many. Look at her personality.