a stay at home day

Hannah was so excited to look out the bathroom window this morning and see the sunflower open.

Hunter had to cut the grass with Derrick and this is what I saw when I looked out the window.

my wonderful family

The beginning of school is always a very busy, stressful time. Derrick picked the kids up from school today, but came back to help me. They all pitched in and helped me sort school supplies. Hunter loved making a tissue box tower.

Uh oh the tower tumbled.

I can fix it, he said.

Thanks for coming to help me tonight at school!!!

first day of first grade

Today was Hannah's first day of first grade. She was so excited this morning. I am glad that she likes school so much. I am excited to that she will be right next door to me. I can't wait to watch her learn this year. She was excited that Dad was able to bring her to school. He took pictures with is "real" camera and I have not downloaded them yet.

Dad picked her up and they had lunch with the Bussell's at Blue Coast. Thanks Mrs. Allison for sending me this picture.

meet the teacher and a hard worker

Tonight we had meet the teacher. Look at all of these sweet gifts I was given tonight. As sad as I am for summer to be over and to be back at work, I think I am going to have a really sweet and good class.

When I got home from meet the teacher I found this hard worker in his room. He is so cute!

friends and cheesecake

We all laughed at Sarah for getting three pieces of cheesecake. Only one was for her.

I am so thankful for these ladies. We always have the best time together. I wish we could have dinner once a week. At least I get to see them daily now that we are back in school. Thanks for lots of laughs tonight ladies.

Pinterest and a silly boy

The finished product. Derrick did such a great job. I think my kids will love them and they will look so good in my room.

Computer stools.

I think Mr. Happy my need a tissue. Hunter and the cheese dip had a rough night.

Chocolate Peanut butter cupcakes. I hope they will taste as yummy as they look.

last day of summer

Hannah and Ty climbing the water slide wall.

Sliding head first.

Time for a break from the fun. Also a Popsicle to cool off. Hannah and I went to the pool after Splash Day at church. It was nice to spend the whole day with her. I can't believe she is starting first grade.

Hunter and Blake were so excited to eat dinner together while we had Bible study.

"Sisters"

Derrick was finishing my stools and Gypsy decided she would help him. She likes to be in the middle of whatever we are doing.

helpers

Hannah has been a great helper at school this week. Today she checked and sorted all of my markers.

The kids love having a picnic and watching a movie. They are being so good and helpful today.

Derrick is always so good to make things for my classroom. He is working on the tops to my stools for my reading table and computers. It is wonderful being married to a handyman.

oh how I am going to miss summer

 Hannah has been a trooper so far this week. We stayed at school all day yesterday and until almost 1 today. She nicely asked if we could go to Sonic for lunch and sit at the picnic tables. Of course I said yes. How did she get so big? I can't believe she is going to be in first grade. She is so excited!!!!

After lunch we went to Office Max and Wal-Mart, then to get the Wild man. It was so nice outside and I was missing the pool so off we went. We were glad that Uncle Kyle went with us. Hannah was excited that she got to slide down the big slide and Hunter enjoyed jumping in the "big" pool and swimming. Snack time still wins the prize as the best part of the pool for Hunter. I hope to get a few more pool afternoons in before the pool closes for the season.

a good day for all

 Hunter was excited to go to school this morning. He was a little shy when we first walked in, but that did not last long. He was telling me the sun was bright while I was taking the picture. He did not have time for me to take another one. He was playing with friends at the table when I picked him up. He said he had a great day and was excited to go back tomorrow. I am thankful for a smooth start after the rough night we had getting him to sleep last night. Hopefully he is good and tired after his busy day and bedtime will be a breeze tonight.

 Tonight was our last regular season kickball game. This is our team minus Derrick, Cody and Johnny. We won tonight which makes our record 3 and 3. We have tournament games Saturday. Hannah wants to know if we get a medal or trophy if we win Saturday. I told her I was not sure but we will find out Saturday. I am very scared of the ball and catching is not a skill that I have mastered. I had to play left field tonight and actually caught a ball. I was pretty proud of my catch. I wish Derrick could have been there to see it because he has been trying to teach me how the catch the ball all season.

The teachers on the team. I am blessed to not only teach with these girls, but to workout with them, hang out with them and call them friends. Thanks Julia for encouraging us to play, it has been lots of fun!