Monkey turns 3!

Sophia had her third birthday party at Discovery Gymnastics. She had a blast. It is hard to believe that she has gotten so big. Thanks friends for such a great day.

BooHoo

We just returned from a surprise trip to the beach. We didn't tell the kids we were going and they didn't figure it out until Lamberts. Bella wanted to know why there were so many pineapple trees (hehehe). The condo was so nice and the kids had a blast. They always do. There is definitely oil in the water. Scott actually wrote oil in the water at one point. Lots of BP workers still making the clean-up effort look good. It's hard to tell just looking at the water. The dolphins came each morning, which was a good sign that maybe things will be ok.
Now that we are back, Pops gave Little man a 4-wheeler. He is actually really good at it. He cruises around the school board parking lot.
Monkey is sick. She caught what Little Man had for 7 days last week. She is a good sport, but you can tell she is feeling yucky. Her birthday party at the gymnastic place is Sunday. I hope she feels better by then.

Corn Maze

We went to the Rippavilla corn maze this weekend. The corn is a little short this year, but perfect for the munchkins. It is in the shape of a barn with a sun and cloud. They had fun trying to find the circle for the sun and then the bumps for the cloud. Great for map skills.

First Tooth

Little Bit has her first tooth. It has poked through. She is not even drooling like the others did. Little bit is such a laid back baby. She loves to swing at the park and has just started the babbling of dadadada. What a blessing she is.

Trains

The trains are back in town. Each spring and fall the trains come to our county park. You can ride on these little trains. Monkey, Litte Bit and Bella rode the trains today. Little Man was in school. Scott is taking Little Man tomorrow. He can't wait. Friday lunch, ice cream money, prize box, trains... He is busting at the seams to get to Friday.

Monkey is Gone

Little Man pulled his first stick yesterday. This caused him to lose recess time, lose Friday lunch, lose treat box and he was not allowed to bring ice cream money either. Doesn't this seem a little harsh for talking too loud. I was a teacher for years, so this is not a "my child does nothing wrong" thought. He is also a kindergartener. I'm just saying. :)

Labor Day

We are laboring away today. This cooler weather has brought out a desire to be outside getting everything ready for winter. We went from 90's to 70's. The waterslide is packed away and the garden plants are being pulled. We finally had three green peppers. We skewered them last night for dinner and then had smore's for dessert. Little Man loves the fire. He is our little camper.