Kindergarten Picture Day

Bennet does such a good job posing for pictures for me.  He was really stoked about Kindergarten picture day today.  I think he looks so handsome with his big blue eyes. 

2nd Grade Picture Day!

Today was picture day, and like always, I wanted to take a picture at home 1st before he went to school.  Look at those two missing teeth.  Slowly, but surely, they’re coming in. Boy, as he ages, I see Jamie, but still my sweet little boy.  He can stop growing any time now.

Just “Hanging Around”

My gymnast/climber really was proud of himself for climbing all the way up here and kept saying, “Take my picture Mom.”  So, here ya go buddy.

The 1st Day of Kindergarten and 2nd Grade

It’s hard to believe that the summer is already over, especially because it’s only August 11th.  The boys’ school year started early this year and today was their very 1st day.  Both boys woke up excited and were ready to go. Jamie and I took the boys in and watched them meet their teachers and get all set up. It was very sweet to watch and it’s still so hard to believe that we are all finished with preschool and they are finally at the same school.  I am going to try and savor this year as much as possible, not only because 5 and 7 are such fun ages, but this will mark my last year as a stay-at-home mom.  I have really loved being home with the boys and am so happy that I haven’t missed any of those special moments.  It’s been such a blessing.  I plan on volunteering even more this year at their school and am looking forward to their parties and seeing them in their classrooms. Today was a success and I think that these two are going to love their new teachers and have an awesome school year.

LaCrosse Camp

Hayden participated in a lacrosse camp this summer and had a good time.  It was his first time trying out the sport, so he got to learn some new skills and test it out.  Overall, I think that he’d like play it again sometime.

Bennet and T-ball

Our New Neice

Our new neice, Kennedy, was born in June, so the four of us headed up to Minneapolis to meet her and visit with our family and cousins.  It was wonderful to be with everyone and see the newest member of our family.  On the way home, we made our customary visit to the University of Iowa to explore and grab some lunch.  While walking around, we ran into Herky Hawk which was an awesome way to top off a great trip.

So Much Fun Together

I love having these two so close in age.  They really are best friends and have so much fun together.

Best Buds at the Splash Park

The Pool

The highlight of the summer for the boys were their trips to the pool.  Bennet’s become a really great swimmer and Hayden amazed us all with his flips off of the diving boards – especially the high dive.