To the Beach

We decided to try out a new beach today, so we followed a friend's recommendation and stopped off at Hug Point. I think we found our new favorite place to play! The cliff blocked the wind and it was the shortest walk ever to the sand! The boys had a blast in the sand and water.

Dress Up

Gavin
Ben & Gavin
Buzz Carson
Mike Wazowski Gavin
Spiderman Ben giving Baby a piggyback ride.

The boys love dressing up! I bought the Cookie Monster and Elmo costumes last weekend at our Full House MOMS Resale and they've worn them at least five times since! Ben refused to take his off the other day, so he walked into the library as Cookie Monster and a little boy, about the same age, exclaimed, "Hello, Elmo!" about three times. Ben didn't know how to respond since he knew he wasn't Elmo.

First and Second Day of School

First Day of Kindergarten and Preschool for Carson and Ben.

Errand number one with the "Big Boys"- Target and Starbucks waters in hand.

Errand number two-Home Depot. Carson & Drew in front of the "Robot."

Take Two-Monday, the official first day for all three boys.

Carson and his buddy, Kade.

Gavin & Luke intrigued by the magnify glasses.

Isaiah & Ben cleaning dishes.

I cannot believe they all stayed still for this picture!!

Last Friday, Ben had his first day of preschool from 9-noon, and Carson had his first day of Kindergarten from noon-3, a half day. Gavin was still getting over a cold and fever, so Brian stayed home with him in the morning.

The boys were so excited to see their friends at school! Isaiah and Luke are joining Ben and Gavin in the 3's class MWF, and Garrett will show up for lunch every Monday, so Carson is excited about that. We'll get to see Drew at drop off only, but we did enjoy a fun morning out on Friday with just the big boys and moms. Carson was happy to see his preschool friend, Kaden, back at school as well. The other kiddos in the Kinder class are all girls, only four, I think. There are a couple of other boys upstairs with the "big kids" in Pre-K as well.

This will be an interesting year with a lot of driving on my part, but I know Carson will benefit from the full day of Kindergarten. All three boys will be together during drop-off and circle time downstairs, then split up for the rest of the time. I pick up the twins at noon, then we go back for Carson at 3. When we arrive home, the cul-de-sac kids are out and we've been enjoying the weather outside, hearing about everyone's new classes or experiences.

Back to School Transitions

We've decided to have Carson attend Kindergarten where he went to preschool for the last two years. Bennett and Gavin will go to preschool there as well from 9-noon. Carson's Kinder will be from 9- 3 PM, so that will be a long day for him, but we think he will enjoy that much more than 7:50-10:40 AM. He loved his preschool years there and we love the teachers, Bible teachings, sign language, and the academics they taught. We felt that he was more than ready for Kindergarten and for a full day at that.

In addition, Kim will be working this fall as well. She'll be a part-time teacher or substitute part and full days. It will be an interesting transition and has required some juggling so far, but we'll make it all work.

Cullen House Visit

Since I, Kim, am a huge Twilight fan and Brian supports my "habit", we took the boys on a little drive to find the Cullen House. This house was used in the movie Twilight as the vampire house for Edward and his family. My friend, Kelly, has a connection to the house and we hope for a tour inside sometime in the near future!

Blast Off to Kindergarten playgroup party

July 2004~ One of the first playgroups. Can you spot Carson?

The proud moms of new kindergartners!

Now at age five and ready for kindergarten!
back: Sam, Laurel, Josephine, Kyle
front: Jeffrey, Tanner, Emilie, Ainsley, Carson

We've been meeting off and on with this wonderful playgroup since our first born kiddos came into the world. With going back to work, then staying home again, I'm so glad that this group stuck together. We've really enjoyed meeting up for parties and celebrations!