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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Camping...a family favorite!

With our summer being so incredibly full, not like that is unusual, but still is seemed to be so busy that squeezing in a camping trip almost didn't happen. We decided that the last weekend before Brooklyn was to start school would be the perfect time for us to getaway and just be together as a family without the interruptions of the phone, internet, or tv.

We headed up to our property in Waha and are finding that to now be our favorite camping spot. There, we are away from other campers, it is completely beautiful, and is the perfect place for us all to ride 4-wheelers. The kids especially enjoy the open meadows that are here and there because this is where we allow them to drive the 4-wheelers by themselves. Although Brittan is still a little too young, Brook can ride on the seat behind him and still have him think that he is all alone.:) Brooklyn on the other hand has free reign. She has mastered her own 4 wheeler and is becoming a wonderful, safe driver. It is so fun to watch her confidence build and it is something that she completely loves to do!

On Sunday, our friends John & Heidi came up to join us for lunch, 4-wheeling, and smore's around the campfire. It was so fun to share our 'camping' spot with them and we look forward to many camping trips there together in the years to come. Let us know if you like to camp or would like to join us sometime even for an afternoon of fun together. I don't know how much we will get up there this next summer, but when we do, you are invited.:)


Treasure hunting.


Brooklyn and her treasures.


The old homestead now that the guys have torn down the old porch.


Catching butterflies


The kids gathering firewood.


John & Heidi ready to ride.


Brittan & Colby playing with some 'treasures' that they found.


Starlight Mountian Theatre.:)


Brooklyn playing in the old barn with her imaginary horses.:)


A view of the lake.


Brooklyn proudly showing me that she is driving all by herself!


Brook & Brittan riding the big 4-wheeler.


Our little family enjoying some snacks before bedtime.:)

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

First Day of School '09

The summer ended way too quickly and before we were ready it was the 'First Day' of school. Brooklyn was up and dressed by 6:30 a.m., something that hasn't been repeated since. But there is something so exciting about the first day of a new school year.

First Grade...staying at school all day...having Mrs. Ridinger for her teacher...new pencils...crayons...backpack...lunch at school...being picked up in the circle...these are all things that added to Brooklyn's excitement and have continued to be wonderful things for her as the year has gone on. She loves math, spelling, art, and show & tell. We just had out first PTC and found out that not only does she love it, she is doing great. Hearing those words makes Brook & I even more reassured that we made the right decision last year in having her repeat. We can't go back and change it now and after seeing and hearing how wonderfully she is doing in class, we wouldn't want to.

So here is to a wonderful year of First Grade...


Our Happy First Grader!


Brooklyn & Mommy


Brooklyn & Daddy


Brooklyn & Mrs. Ridinger
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