Western Day

Lucy is really loving her school this year!  She is learning a lot & loves being with all her friends.  I so wish I could be a fly on the wall in her class because she really doesn't tell me much that goes on.  I would love to see how she interacts with everyone & how well she participates.  Her teachers always tell me that Lucy is very social & they usually tell me when she gets in trouble.  She doesn't get in trouble much, just a few minor things like sitting up during nap time or not sharing, for the most part I think she is really good.

Here are a few pics of this little western girl - 

Kyle & Erika

Last month Kyle & Erika came into town to hang-out.  We loved seeing them & I am so thankful that they made the trip up to see us.  I know it's not a fun trip at all but it means so much to me that they would make the trip & take the time to invest in Lucy & Miles.  Lucy, of course, was so excited that they came to see us & was pretty much attached to them all weekend.  We didn't do a much while they were here just ate some yummy food, watched football, played outside, & caught up on life.  We love where we live right now but we sure do wish we were closer to aunts & uncles.

Sweet Miles in the BOB - he loves it in there.

So happy to be feeding the ducks with Aunt Erika

Play time!

We almost got a smile from Lucy...

Uncle Kyle = FUN

Miles loves Aunt Erika

Ribbon dancing!

After the Olympics this summer Lucy was super into gymnastics & ribbon dancing.  Not only did the Olympics have ribbon dancing but a new Dora episode came out after the Olympics & Dora was a ribbon dancer (the Dora marketing people are really on top of things :) so with both of those things Lucy became obsessed with ribbon dancing so Erika made her some amazing ribbons to dance with.  They are a huge hit around here - while they were here Kyle & Erika helped her learn some dances, it was pretty funny!

New School Year!

Summer was so great but we (mostly me) were definitely ready for the kids to go back to school.   We are so blessed to have a great little pre-school that we can send the kids to.  Lucy has been going to this school since she was 10 months old & now Miles is now starting in the same class that she started in a few years ago.  They have the sweetest teachers & I feel so comfortable leaving them there for the day.

Lucy was so excited & Miles had no idea what he was about to get himself into.  She couldn't wait to go back & see all her friends & I am pretty sure that she was excited to have a break from me.  I love our time together but it is good for us to have a little time apart. I love summer & the lack of routine that we have but by the time August comes around I am always ready for the fall & to have our routine back.  

Being the good mom I am I attempted pictures before we left for school.  Lucy of course would not smile or look at the camera & Miles was just super wiggly.  

 Back to school 2012

Thank you Miles for looking at the camera

 Still trying to get a good pic & Lucy is just singing & Miles is trying to make a run for it!

 Little Miss ready to be the queen of pre-school

 Miles is just happy to be outside :)

 Attempted again to get a picture outside of school = Lucy just yelled "cheese" & Miles ate grass

 Miles did great, he was one of the only ones not crying in his class.  He has cried a few times since the first day but most days he is so happy to go into his class & he waves goodbye to me.  We really do lead a pretty crazy life, but I think because of that life we have 2 pretty well adjusted kids that most of the time go with the flow don't know if that's good or bad but it has worked out well for them with pre-school.

Lucy just walked right in & sat down to play & of course would not look back for a picture!

So thankful for a place for them to learn & grow & for teachers that love them well.  Most mornings I am ready to drop them off & get to work but I am always happy when I get to go pick them up & kiss those little faces!

Go Rangers

My Dad wanted vacation to last a little big longer this summer so after the beach we drove up to pick up Hannah & Drew & headed up to Arlington for Lucy & Miles first Rangers game!  It was great b/c Rangers games are so fun & it was really nice to spend some time with Hannah & Drew since they had to miss vacation this year.  We stayed at a hotel near the ball park so we were able to ride the ballpark bus & that was really nice & a huge bonus for Lucy Jane.

Ready for the game with Uncle Drew!

Love spending time with Grammy!

The game was hot!

One of Lucy's favorite parts of the game - ice cream with sprinkles on top :)

Taking a little cat nap

sweet baby girl

I LOVE THIS LITTLE BOY!

Lucy & Grammy during the 7th inning stretch singing "Take Me Out to the Ball game"

Beach

 

 Dave, Bekah, Tyler & a very happy Miles having some fun in the sun!

This summer we continued our tradition of going on vacation with my family & my mom's side of the family.  This year we were missing a few & that was sad but we still had a great time seeing everyone who could make it. We are so blessed to be able to enjoy awesome vacations every year because of my grandma.  She really values our family being together & I am so thankful that she does.  Vacation these past two years has been extra special because of how much Lucy loves them.  She loves being with cousins & spending time with family & it's so fun to watch.  Thanks again Grandma, we are so blessed by you!

 

 This sweet baby LOVED the beach & didn't mind the waves at all

 Loving their life!

 

 I thought Miles would be a little bothered by the water & the sand but he loved it, he also had a mouth full of sand several times ;)

 Fun with cousin Sammy, who also loved the sand

 Snuggle time with Aunt Bekah

 This little girl had a blast in the pool - she loved jumping off all the waterfalls.

 She even played the game Cody & Tyler made up for her - jump over the pool noodle.

 Pool time with Dad is the best

 Happy girl

Ice cream from Pa!

 Talking about life with Daddy

 Of course we picked the windiest night ever to go take pictures on the beach...

 Best we could get of the fam

 Windy pic with Grammy & Pa

 The girls - we miss you Hannah!

 Miles was back on breathing treatments - he has had a rough first year.  Ever since he got RSV his colds have kind of stayed in his chest so he goes back on treatments, hopefully he will grow out of this.

Lucy got a new glass tea set from the Shacks & she LOVED it!  She was serving everyone tea at every chance she could get.  She was also telling everyone to be careful bc it was "very glass."


It was such a great vacation & such a sweet time with family.  I miss being together & am so thankful for the memories that we have of that time.