It's the First Day of School!

The First Day of School!

Three in uniforms this year. Andrew is in 8th grade at Albritton and Alexander is in the 7th. This is Melissa's first year at Irwin, she is in the 5th grade. Jacob is in 3rd and Abby is in 1st. (Shay doesn't start until Monday-different school system).

Andrew is still playing trumpet this year. And Alex is still playing Sax. They both plan to join the Albritton Jazz Band this year. Melissa will be taking another year of piano lessons.

We decided not to do fall sports this year, since Dad isn't home, I really need that extra driver for that! So in the spring Jake will play baseball and Andrew hasn't decided but I think he's leaning towards soccer. Abby is wanting to take karate classes so I'll need to check on that. Shay is still ice skating, but not doing ice hockey this year. He is still skate guard at the ice rink.

So what will I do with all of my free time........WHAT FREE TIME.......lol...........

I start teaching early morning seminary next week. 6:00 AM. Monday's are given to the Devers Elementary PTO as well as volunteering at Devers on Thursdays. Tuesdays are the Neighborhood meetings so I guess as the mayor I really need to be there? FRIDAYS, I am UNAVAILABLE........(that really means I'm not getting out of pj's until at least noon). So that only leaves Wednesday to hop around to three other schools. I also want to set aside some time to go into the Family History Center, so we'll see.

We did plan out dinner menu's for the next month so we'll see how that goes. I made a shopping list for each week too............did I mention that I don't do well with lists?

Happy First Day of School!

Meet Jacob's Teacher

Jacob's Teacher is Mrs. Krynicki. Tonight at Open House she had a scavenger hunt for him to complete. He likes scavenger hunts. He came out of her room with a gumball filled with NERDS. The way to Jake's heart is through the sugar. LOL.

Meet Abby's Teacher

This is Mrs. McDonald. She is Abby's first grade teacher. Jacob had her when he was in first grade too. WE absolutely LOVE her.

Dirk the Jerk and Maggie

Some more pictures of our new puppy, Maggie. Dirk has finally decided that he likes her. They fight over his rawhide bone, but he lets her take it.......She has learned to "Sit" already, we're working on "Easy" as she snatches her treats and her baby teeth are sharp!

Chuck E. Cheese with Friends

The kids went to Chuck E. Cheese yesterday with friends for the last summer hoo-haa.

School starts on Thursday........I'll be waiting for the bus!

Abby Daddy Shoes

For the past year Abby has been wearing black and white hi tops, she calls them her Abby/Daddy shoes. On Valentines Day we had hearts, this is her new pair for school.

Roses......

No, they're not from Sam, they're from my friend Linda!

Rock Climbing

The boys went rock climbing with their friends.....( left to right) Alex, Ivan, Anthony, Marcus, Shay, Andrew and Alexander

Raingutter Regatta 2007

Maggie

This is Maggie, our new puppy. She is an 8 week old Border Collie mix........isn't she cute?

Double Date??????

Ok..........since when does the term "double date" mean two girls and one boy? LOL. Guess dad is gonna have to have a BIG talk with him.

Mama Will Be Home Soon

Abby's favorite book is Mama Will Be Home Soon............we hope Daddy will be home soon!

Little House on the Prairie

This summer we hosted a Summer Reading Program, today was the last day. We asked the kids to share their favorite books and give a mini book report. Melissa chose the Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. She dressed up too!

Cape Fear Botanical Gardens

We visited the Botanical Gardens with the Cub Scouts. It was very beautiful. It was a little warm, we'll go back sometime when it's not as hot and do lots of pictures. (I can hear my kids groaning now! LOL)

Icing Anyone?

Abby decided to play with the icing on her cupcake instead of eating it. Her friend Kurt followed her lead. Aren't they beautiful?

Moving Stinks..........

Alexander's Best Friend Matt moved to Germany.........

Day Camp 2007

Yeah! This was Jacob's first year of Cub Scout Day camp! He had alot of fun. Archery and BB's were his favorites. Shay volunteered as a Den Chief so that he could be there with Jacob. Day camp was always a tradition for Kayla and Sam- they would volunteer the week together.

Melissa's Awards

Melissa received the Presidential Excellence Award ! She made Straight A's all year too! She also received an award for her help in the Special Education Department. And of course dressed up for the occasion!