Science Center

I can't believe I've never taken the kids to the Science Center.  Our friend Lilly was so nice to get us in. It was one of our last days of summer.  The kids looooved it, especially Hunter.  He's built just like his Daddy.

The kids loved 'working' on this car for the longest time.

Hurricane force winds!

Peyton's First Day of VPK / 4th Birthday

The first day of school was also Peyton's 4th birthday.  Lots going on in one day!  She loves school and was very excited to go with her Hello Kitty lunchbox.

We ran into Iris on Day 2 (Iris' first day) and Peyton was super proud to walk her in to school.

This is from Meet the Teacher.  Her teachers are the same ones Hunter had for VPK and I couldn't be happier about that.  Love them.  I thought Peyton would act like she didn't have a voice and be super shy to the teachers.  She surprised me.  She interacted with them some which was big for her.  It usually takes her a while to trust new adults.

Rolie Polie Ollie

Peyton loves this book and has memorized a lot of it.  I had to video us reading the whole thing.  She knew the video camera was on as you'll be able to tell when you see her staring into the camera.

Last of Summer Hurrah

The kids and I spent a couple nights in Ormond Beach the week before school started.  We invited along the Ewaskos.  We packed in as much fun as we could for the kids.  These stinkers better remember what awesome moms we are.  At least I have this blog and all the pictures to remind them later in life!

There's something about jumping on hotel beds!

My mom was even able to get away for the day and enjoy the beach with us for a couple of hours.  Maya and her daddy came to see us, too.  Double bonus!

Ice cream from the ice cream truck!

Dinner out.... picture fail.

"Everybody pose!"

Mini golf after dinner

Peyton talking.... as usual.

First Day of First Grade

Another year of school is underway.  Hunter was a little nervous and I finally got out of him why.  Somehow he's got it in his head that teachers are now mean and school is hard.  We reassured him that his teacher wasn't going to be mean for no reason and that school will be harder, but it will still be fun.  He came home from school and had a good day.  He actually talked quite a bit about things the teacher said and behavior incentives she has in place.  He was ready to go this morning on Day 2 :)

Oh, hi skinny Heath.  He's dropped nearly 35 pounds in the last 3 months.  We're all so proud of him!

Yes, she's holding a piece of bacon..... ha!

One last squeeze!

What a difference a year makes!  So much maturity in that face.  Look how pointy his chin is now.

They have big individual desks this year instead of group tables.

His teacher is a sweet lady :)

His buddy, Leo is in his class along with many others he knows from preschool and his Kindergarten class.  Robyn and I will be a super duo team as Room Moms!

Beach Girl

I blogged a session with the kids and their friends over on my biz page.  See it here.

Also, I did a beach session with great niece, Maya not long ago.  See it here.

Peyton said she'd model for me during one of our many beach days this summer.  Love these pics of her.