Girls and Boy

We've been lucky enough to have dinner with the Bradley's semi-frequently.  Here is a photo of the kids when we put a video on for them at the end of the night.  We thought it was hilarious how the girls all pile up on one couch together, and Will decided to take the big chair all by himself.  

Special Person Day - Grandma Sharon's Visit

Grace and Evelyn celebrated special person's day at school.  We invited Grandma Sharon to come down for a visit and attend this event.  The girls were so proud to have Grandma at school.  Sharon also got to drop Clara off at school with me, and we took Grace and Ev to lunch after their early dismissal.  We are so thankful for Grandma's visit.  First for special person day and also because Nate was out of town.  We loved having her here to keep us company and, as always, we were sad to have her go.  

Fall Festival

We are making an effort to attend more church activities since we are settled and hoping to be here for a very very long long time.  Our first big event was the Fall Festival.  This event was put on beautifully.  They had a bunch of bounce houses for the kids, delicious food, beer, spray tattoos, raffles and dancing.  Grace and Evelyn loved it and loved seeing their friends out in a fun atmosphere.  

Nate and I were impressed by the event and thrilled with the new parish and school!

Will and Mommy's days out

Will and I have been doing some shopping.  I'm having quite a bit of fun one-on-one with him.  I am amazed by his LOVE of trucks and all things construction.  It is a fun change from all of the princesses and Dora.  He's a wild little boy in the stores, but has been a trooper.  Thank goodness for videos on my phone to help me get things done while keeping him occupied.  I just love this little boy!

Clara's First Day of Preschool

This girl is sooooo excited to go to school!!  She is pumped.  She's been counting down the days.  I wasn't worried about her at all.  She marched right in and started playing.  When it was time to pick her up, she ran right out, smiling from ear to ear.  She really is so independent for a little 2 1/2 year old.  I forget how young she is all the time.  She's got a temper, with a very sweet side.

Will and Clara will play while the big girls are at school

Here is a prime example of one of our days.  We have been visiting Lowe's quite frequently to get the house settled.  Will thinks that the tractors belong to him and that he can sit on them all day.  Clara just tries to kick him off b/c she wants whatever one he happens to be sitting on.  When I take Will off the tractor, he screams until we leave Lowe's.  If I happen to let him down, he'll streak across the store back to the tractor area.  It's crazy annoying, but it makes them happy.  

Also I included one of Will's many battle wounds.  I can't remember what he bashed his face on this time, but the kid is always hitting his head!

Grace and Evelyn's First Day of School

First Day of New School

Grace 2nd Grade

Evelyn Kindergarten

The girl's school is amazing.  Grace and Evelyn were so excited to go be with kids after the first few weeks of August with just mom and dad to hang out with.  When we got to school they had tons of balloons at the entrance and Miley Cyrus' song Party in the USA.  It was adorable and it really helped the girls forget they were nervous.  They both went right in and sat at their desks and got settled.  I couldn't wait for the end of the day to come.  I was nervous for them.  They both had great days!