Some Fall events 2009

Halloween=1 Jedi and 1 Dinosaur. Y had a blast trick or treating for the first time in our neighborhood. He just kept running from house to house without stopping. It's so funny when it clicks that you get free candy from your neighbors. The other kids could barely keep up--thank goodness there were no creepy houses around or he would have come to a screeching stop.

We had our family portraits taken...

Had a major snow storm and I mean major. W had two snow days ...

W lost his first tooth and had his first school project...

Alpine slide once again..

W&Y both played soccer. I so wanted to get a picture of them in their soccer gear together but never did. Y had a ball, but I don't think starting any sport at 3 is a good idea. We basically paid $50 to watch 3 year olds have melt downs on the field(ours included). The coach did amazing with them considering at one point her son was crawling on the ground acting as if he was some sort of animal during the game. HILAROUS! (when it's not your kid) Still so cute to see them play.

First day--1st Grade!

Not sure if moving to a new home and a new school with in a few days was the best timing for W, but having Grammy and Gramps here for it all seemed to make it better. For me too being that it was an emotional and overwhelming day. I kept it together at first but it hit me when I saw him all lined up to go in. I had to take a picture of him putting a fake smile on for the camera in line. He looks just a tad bit miserable. Can't say my son was enthusiastic about the first day of school. I think what excited him most that day was the fact we all walked him to school. It has taken some adjustment especially to the long days but it's becoming easier and he seems to be doing great.

Our Move and New Home--

We moved the weekend before W started 1st grade. We are so glad that it's over and if it's God's plan we won't be moving again. Daddy and I are not fond of change. We were in the same house for almost 10 years and it was hard to leave but excited that Tim's sister is living there now. We had looked all last year for homes and did bid on a few but the door was always closed until we found this home. It's in a neighborhood I always wanted to be in, especially because of the school and how walkable it is. Y and I have even walked to target a couple of times. (not sure if this is a good thing) Our neighbors have been so friendly and welcoming. We even moved in just in time to get invited to the annual neighborhood picnic. The only thing we have replaced in the house so far is the flooring. Daddy laid new hardwood on the main floor and we replaced the carpet. The house actually doesn't need too much-- just some updating like new hardware, lighting and paint. We are so thankful and humbled by our new home and the space and excited to see how God is going to use it. Here are some photos of the move and the house.

W&Y 09 Portraits

Every year I DREAD taking the boys in to get pictures done. It's always such an ordeal. I had a friend who wanted the practice so she offered to take them this year. She did a fabulous job and becoming quite the photographer. It was such a layed back and dare I say "fun" time. She was just wonderful with them. Thanks SB!!