School Time

It's that time again! Gavin & Emma started school today. I am so proud of them. They both woke up so bright & cheerful that I almost didn't recognize my own kids! I'm excited for them for they both have great teachers this year. Emma has Mrs. Karaffa for kinder & Gavin has Ms. Love for 3rd grade. 

As we pulled up to the school Gavin jumped out, (was embarrassed I took his picture & then took off to find his friends) Emma on the other hand was a bit apprehensive at first & I walked her to her class & waited with her outside with all the other dozen mommies & kids. She met 1 little girl named Gwen with fiery red hair. They are both princesses & will get along just fine! Emma said to me this morning, "Mom, I'm going to a real school, & I get to see dad every day!" 

After I turned Emma loose (well actually after she found the playground) it was all over for me. Emma was happy & adjusting fine & without further to do she told me she would see me later on & not to forget to pick her up later! Thought I would have been a bit more emotional letting her go but actually I was proud & I just can't believe how grown up she is getting!

After leaving Emma, I went to find Gavin. He was acting all cool in line with his friends. He gave me the look like mom, what are you doing here?  I gave him a high five & told him to behave & to have fun & then Landon & I were on our way.

So, you might ask what will I do with my free time from now till 11:45? Well I will post this then I will listen to the silence. I will not miss the fighting between Emma & Gavin. I will not miss the door opening & closing 50 thousand times! I will love having my tile floors downstairs clean for most of the day! I will not miss trying to find activities for the kids to do to  keep them entertained. I will ENJOY my free time with Landon! 

It's going to be a wonderful school year!!!

 

Our Summer

Wow, where do I begin? It has been a very eventful summer to say the least.... It started off when Landon entered the world the day after school got out & just got busy & fun from there. Seems to be so much to write about so I'll just start listing the highlights:

1. Gavin & Emma have been reading books from the library & by the end of the week depending on how many books they read & how many points they get they can go with my mom & get an ice cream treat.

2. We have had relatives visit this whole summer. Almost every week we have had relatives visit & stay either a few days or a few weeks.

3. We have been to the beach, well rather Andy, Gavin & Emma have been at the beach while Landon & I have been home napping.

4. Andy made Gavin a lemonade stand & Gavin managed it with Emma as his assistant & made like 9 bucks 1 day. 

5. Gavin & Emma have been swimming at auntie's pool.. Emma this summer has overcome her fear of putting her face all the way in the water... she is so proud & my sister is such a great swim teacher!!!!

6. We have had many donut runs & ice cream on top of what they get from my mom... Gavin & Emma kept the ice cream man in business but I have put an end on that!

7.  We have hosted many BBQ's & attended alot as well.

8. Andy & I went to his 20th high school reunion...It was fun to see a few people but scary too that SOME people never change... I felt like no one really grew up... but still good to see a few people & to  hang out... (you know who you are) ;)

9. Andy & Gavin were able to go to a  Padres game in July with my dad & Andy's brother. They got killer 60 dollar seats & the Pads even won that night!

10. We went to Legoland with the kids. 

11. Gavin has been to the local water park "The Wave" with his cousins.

12. Andy planted a garden in our backyard. We just need to finish it by deciding what we want to grow.

13. The kids have been chasing snakes at my moms & lizards & losing them in her house! For the record I guess I should clear up that it was a baby lizard & it was NOT my kids that let it loose in her house but we won't name whose at fault..  

14. Gavin & Andy have been at the skate park & at this last visit Andy broke his arm... I posted it on FB but ya it was crazy... his days of holding Landon or skating for that matter or over for a few weeks!

15. Our last event was this Sunday when we blessed Landon. It was nice to have family from out of town come in. It was a great day & thanks mom for all the work you did! The lunch was yummy! Thanks again mom & dad!  

That about sums up our summer & we are now gearing towards school that starts in 4 days! YAHOO! I'm excited for Gavin & Emma. It's going to be a great year! They both have awesome teachers & what could be better than having your dad teach at the same school & just a door down from you?