1st day of School

It was the first day of 2nd grade for Micah and 3rd grade for Jeremiah at Bethlehem Lutheran School.  Both boys reported that they had a very good day.  Jeremiah is impressed with Ms. Schulteiss' organization and loves that they will sing every day.  Micah enjoyed Mrs. Picker's calm personality and loves the classroom theme of monkeys.

Boys trip to Seattle

Papa Tata and Grammie took the boys on a trip this past weekend.  The left for the Seattle area on Friday, hopped on a train early Saturday morning, visited Uncle Tony's farm (picked fruit, veggies, etc..), went to a seafood farm (loved the gooey duck!), ate ice-cream for lunch, and LOVED it all!!!  Sunday they had a blast at the "Kids Day" Mariner's game.  The weekend will be remembered as the best summer thing ever:)  Thank you Papa Tata and Grammie!!!

New Yard!!

YEAH...GRASS!!

Jeremiah's 9th Birthday

Jeremiah's friends from school and baseball and cousins Solomon, Bella, and Mia came to celebrate with him.  He had a Secret Agent party with lots of activities planned...however; with that many athletic boys - no activities were played.   Lots of basketball and football played by all; well, almost all!  They had a great time and I'm so glad everyone made it.

My cousin Wendy, and her girls, came for a few days to visit.  I couldn't have done it without her!  First of all, we were preparing our yard for sod AND planning the b-day party.  I couldn't even decorate his cake by myself...my hands just wouldn't allow me to do it - WENDY COUSIN TO THE RESCUE!!!  She's also a caterer...which you can tell by the food display on the table - it was beautiful; and all for 9 yr. olds:)

Can't believe Jeremiah's 9 years old!  Not very many more years for us to be together...I've been thinking about that recently.  I love him so much and have so much to pour into him.  Oh boy, I hope I do a good job!  Sweet Blessing to you my incredibly wonderful son!!

Alayah's new hairo

I love Alayah's hair!  She loves it too and is so proud to show it off!  I did Mariah's hair also, but the rubber bands broke to soon and it just wasn't quite as cute as I was hoping.  (I think a big bow for her is cuter)

Love the dresses!!

Our dear friend, Alyssa, made these for our girls - I love them!!