Labor Day Camping!

Yes, I know camping with a two month old is a crazy idea! It worked out beautifully though! The weather in Beaver, Utah was perfect and a heck of a lot better than 100+ degrees in Vegas! We had all the right gear and great friends to hang out with! Jacob was off playing in the woods around the campsite and Charlie just settled into his new carrier nicely! It was a great family trip!

2 months for Charlie!

This month is banana cupcakes with Italian cream cheese frosting! Charlie has learned to smile this month, scream in at the grocery store EVERY time, and is able to recognize dad and brother. He adores his brothers wake up visit every morning (at 6am!)! With Jacob out of the house at school, Charlie and I are getting a sneak peak of what are mornings will be like together. I can't wait for the weather to improve and get started on daily walks!He's sleeping with one eye open!

First Day of 1st Grade!


Jaylin and Jake (not in the same class though)
Ms. Stenson
Jacob started first grade at a new school, with a new teacher, and a chance with new friends! Our traditions for Back to School included a special breakfast (4 cereals mixed together in one bowl), Mom and Dad BOTH dropping off at school, special dessert (Hershey's mini) in lunchbox, and ice cream (Golden Spoon) after school! Jacob reported that the two things he learned today were about getting tally marks when you don't listen, and getting a note sent home from P.E., if you make the teacher mad by running on the blacktop. Hmmmmm....He also mentioned not getting to play with anyone during recess and not talking to anyone during lunch. Hmmmmm....He is, despite the above, looking forward to another day and he really likes his teacher. I guess recess was tough because of lots of older kids. I asked if he thought the 4's class was nervous to play with him last year and he said." No, because I always played with the little kids. Even Alex!" *sigh* It was a tough day and I think tougher for me to hear. I cuddled and kissed and let him beat me at Wii! Tomorrow will be better I said, I've got my fingers crossed!