1st Day of School

This is actually meet the teacher night, but I thought it was real cute.

Mrs. Marge is new to Hope School. She just retired from public school and is the minister's wife at the Methodist church here in town. Asa was so excited that he couldn't stand still. My big 1st grader!

First day of 2nd grade. Grant at his desk in with all the big kids.

Their new school building is so nice. This is the library where all the big kids were hanging out before school started.

Grant playing with a puzzle in the library with his friends. Notice the 'I'm ok mom, you can leave now' look on his face.

This is Zane's first year of school. I am driving him into MFs until next year when he'll be old enough to attend the same school as his brothers. He's going 2 days a week so I can work on M&F. This is his nap gear. He HAD to carry this himself.

With his teacher Miss America. I think this was about the time he realized that I would be leaving him.

More House Pics

kitchen full of cabinets!!! (door inset is beadboard) a place to rock and watch the deer

Zane in Time-out

We don't remember what he did, but I think this picture is so stinking cute!

Our New House

site prep'd with free dirt from the city when they repaved our street!

foundation was poured on my birthday - July 13 lots o' lumber framing! wrap and roofing
our kitchenThe view of the valley from our bedroom window.

Swim Lessons

The boys took swim lessons from Mrs. Suzy again this year. She is an awesome teacher. We decided to send Zane since he is such a daredevil. :)

This was the end of June in Pantego.

Zane swimming from Mrs. Suzy to the steps.

Grant learned the breast stroke this year.
Asa swimming to the side after jumping off the diving board.

Zane swimming again.

Sweet Baby Speaks

I'm in the house doing laundry before we head north again for the ... I think 3rd or 4th time this month. The boys are all outside with their daddy working on the garden, chickens, chores, etc. In walks Zane ...

Zane: "Candy"

Mama: "Zane doesn't need any candy."

Zane: "Zane candy"

Mama: "Zane hungry?"

Zane: "Aye"

Here's where I wonder if we have given birth to a pirate or an Irishman!?!

Mama: "You can have a graham cracker."

Zane: "Cracker, yeah!"

Our baby is so cute. He's finally using two word sentences!

Asa's First Report Card

Many of you may not know that Asa was promoted to Kindergarten mid-year. He brought home is first report card today and got all A's and S's. He was so cute showing it off, but not really understanding what it was. He only knew that his brother got lots of attention when he brought his home. :)