First Day of First Grade!

Today was Allie's first day of first grade! She was so excited! She woke up a little after 6 and was more than ready by 7 and we didn't even have to catch the bus til 8:30! She kept asking, "Is it time to go yet?"

 As per tradition, I took her picture on the front porch.  I think Allie was most excited to wear her new light up shoes. She learned how to tie them a week ago and unties them and ties them over and over again!

  Sporting her Jessie backpack

I love my Allie girl! I'm going to miss her so much -- Just me and the boys home all day now!


Finally it was time to head to the bus. The bus wasn't scary at all this year. When she saw it coming she ran to go catch it and I had to call her back to give me a kiss!


Allie's cousin Hans Whipple is in her class again this year!


And Aunt Carol is her teacher this year. Allie couldn't be happier! We love Carol!  
Allie is growing up so fast and is turning into quite the little lady. We're so proud of you Allie and we're excited for the new school year!

Walkin' on Water

One of our favorite family activities is canoeing at the res. The kids love it and we all have a great time.












When we went this time, the res was high and the little island was just under that water. When Dustin paddled out to it, he jumped out of the canoe and said, "Look, I'm walking on water!" We all thought it was the coolest thing ever. So we spent pretty much the rest of the time playing out on this little island and pretending to walk on water!

Two Months

Little feller is TWO months old!
Yesterday was Johnny's well check and he had to get three shots. He weighed in at 12 lbs and was 23 inches long After his shots, he was in a bad mood. So he didn't enjoy the afternoon of school shopping that Allie and I put him through. What a boy! ;)

But on a happy note, at two months, Johnny finally fits in his little red boots!  I die!I don't think I'm ever taking them off him.He's also starting to smile and coo. He likes to flirt with me and I don't mind a bit.He's sleeping about six hours at night and we've about got our daily schedule figured out too.
Mark told me the other day, "Mom, Johnny's so cute, let's keep him."I think we will Cowboy, I think we will.

Jumpin' Jack's!

We did Jumpin' Jack's again this year for Emma and Isaac's birthdays!














We had a great time!!