Thursday, September 11, 2014

Last of summer and a Birthday Girl

Well Fall weather has officially hit!  I'm not liking the cold but I am liking the jeans/boots weather!  We had our last summer like weather this past Sunday when we enjoyed the local Harvest Fest! Now this is snow cone love...






Yesterday, we celebrated my little niece, Pheonix, 5th Birthday. I can still remember this little peanut entering the world at 12:12pm on September 10th weighing in at only 6 pounds.  She was such a peanut and little did we know how strong and resilient she would be in her little life! We had lots of little people to help us celebrate her little life!












After the party, we came up to a nice warm house filled with lots of fort making fun!



Its the little things in life that make me happy!
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Friday, September 5, 2014

Back to School

I'm late on getting back to school pictures posted...maybe its because I really don't want summer to be over! Our big boy is now in 2nd grade and our little girl is now in 4 year old kindergarten!  These little kiddos were so excited to start school!

Christian's first day of school was on Tuesday....








Bryleigh had her first day on Wednesday...











Both the kids are loving school and I'm loving that we are settling back into a routine!  And I start school tomorrow! Onto my 3rd year in grad school...the end is in sight :)
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

End of Summer!

It's hard to believe that today marks the end of summer.  We went on our annual labor day camping weekend.  Bryan set up the camper for me on Thursday so that Bryleigh and I could head out to the campground a day early while Christian and Dad had a fun surprise planned. Friday, we had a surprise 50th birthday for Bryan's Uncle Richard. The weather cooperated long enough for us to have the party and then the rain started! Unfortunately, it rained almost all weekend. Sunday was a beautiful day so we enjoyed the weather and decided to pack up to head home later that evening. It was a good thing because it rained most of Monday so I got lots done around the house.

Although I didn't like the rain, the kids had a blast finding night crawlers so they could go fishing. Christian sure perfected his skills this weekend. He now knows how to bait his own hook, cast, and take his own fish off the line. Both him and Bryleigh caught 17-20 inch cat fish!  They were so excited. Funny story....Grandma decided to use Christian's fishing pole while we went back to the campsite. Apparently the fish had other ideas because when Grandma left the pole unattended, the fish snatched the pole. So Grandma and Grandpa made a special trip into town to get Christian another pole. Now that is a memorable fishing story!





















So to back up a little bit, Christian's big surprise on Thursday evening was going to a Packer Game with Dad!










They had a great time and Christian was so excited to spend time alone with Dad!  Bryleigh and I had a fun girls night camping too!  Those moments are the best!

Christian started 2nd grade today! (Tear) Bryleigh started 4K tomorrow!  I will share pictures tomorrow! 
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