Jack's in Kindergarten!

Our big boy is in kindergarten! He started school this week and is loving it. Mike brought him to school on Monday morning. They got to do a project together in the morning and then Jack said goodbye to Dad. He was so excited and so ready to start school. He knows many friends from his EAK class and has met some new friends as well. I love having him at school with me. I get to say a quick hello to him at recess, and every now and again, I catch a glimpse of his class passing by.

It is hard to believe that six years ago, my girlfriends and I announced we were pregnant. When we found out that we were all having boys, it only added to the excitement. We always talked about the day our boys would start school together, and here it is. All but one of the five boys started school together. (We miss you Christina and Connor.)

Where Has Summer Gone?

Okay, so I am really behind. Sorry folks! We left off with the Fourth of July and Mike's parents' visit. I am finally finishing up July which was just as busy as the beginning. July ended with a couple trips to the beach and Zoo Camp for Jack. Jack loves the beach (and probably would go every day if he could). Our good friends were camping on the Strand and invited Jack and I down for the day. We had such a good time that the whole family went back a few days later. Even Kate went. It was a much cooler day than the first, so she enjoyed being held and snuggled by Christina and Sharon. Jack "the fish" stayed in the water the whole first day boogie boarding and splashing around. The next day, he got a chance to fly his kite (for about 5 whole minutes...poor Mike) and play in the water and sand with dad. The following week, Jack and his friend Jacob went to Zoo Camp. They really had a fun time. On Friday, the kids got their face painted. Jack chose to be a dog. There are some pictures below of the boys. Kate meanwhile had a cardiologist appointment. All still looks well. She met with the pediatrician too. She had her next set of shots...never enjoyable, and she is now off all of her medications. She is not quite ready to eat solid foods. Although she has the chubbiest cheeks, she still has some growing to do. I leave you all with some pictures from those two weeks.

Jack and Jacob at Zoo Camp

Miss Kate at the Zoo





Snuggling with Auntie Sharon at the Beach

Jack and His Boogie Boarding Debut