First Day of School

Owen was ready for his first full day of school as a first grader. He has Clara's old first grade teacher who we love.. Mrs. Leander!

Clara is in a 3rd/4th grade split class like she was last year. She too has a great  teacher... Ms. Siccardi

And they're off! The second day of school as we were walking to the bus Anna said, "Clara and Owen going to school again today?" I think she missed them after her first day alone with just me. The house and car rides sure have been quiet. I must admit I am very thankful for a bit of peace and quiet and look forward to spending time with Anna.

Vacation to Minnesota

Enjoying Unlce Aaron's campfire with hot dogs and smores

The cousins at Valley Fair, a big amusement park

We hiked to a beautiful waterfall in Wisconsin

Matching cousin shirts

Anna was thrilled with her new Ariel doll

Friday Harbor

After a treasure hunt for Uncle Gordy's legendary "Steerasaurus"

"Daddy a crab pinch me"

The tide was way out and the kids had a great time searching for fish on the beach

Legos

Clara has discovered Lego Friends for girls!!

This is how Owen does his legos.. Dump 'em everywhere!!While laying on his bed one night he came up with a new  Lego creation idea.. Jesus legos! He said there would be a Jesus dying on the cross, a dead Jesus and an alive Jesus.

Anna is totally into her Disney princesses!!