Two Down...

Today was the first day of school for Zoie and Tobin.

Our First-Grader:

Our Pre-schooler:

This was Chase's initial reaction to Zoie and Tobin being dropped off at school:
But this was just moments later when he realized he could watch Sesame Street (a show his siblings have outgrown) in peace:I'm so proud of my kids. The house is quiet and I am in heaven...

Summer 2011

I received a text from a friend today that said- "You are probably never going to be black. Maybe just go ahead and update your blog?" (See most recent post for explanation). And so I will update my blog.

This summer:

• The kids, and subsequently I, mastered the art of sleeping in. Its heavenly.
• I spent the first 6 weeks of summer playing the role of single Mom while Lance worked in Houston.
• I visited Lance in Houston and had so much fun (here we are in front of the Houston Temple).
• Lance taught the kids how to shoot a bb gun. They love it.

• We had a few amazing trips to the beach.
• It was too hot to do ANYTHING outside so my kids began to appreciate our cable and dvr.
• When I realized the kids were watching too much tv, I signed them up for daily swim lessons.
• Lance and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with a weekend trip.
• We also celebrated our 10 years of marriage with great gifts. A watch for him and a ring for me!

In June and July, I would have told you that I love summer break and I never wanted it to end. I loved sleeping in and having no set schedule.And now it is August. I am ready for a schedule. I am ready for my kids to be in school. Zoie will be in 1st grade and Tobin will be in pre-school. (In Florida, kindergarten is all day so the state pays for all 4 year-olds to attend preschool for 3 hours a day/ 5 days a week.)

The kids start school next week-- its been a great summer! I only wish it would cool down soon...