Kindergarten!!!

Today our sweet, precious boy started kindergarten!
We had to wake him up this morning!

He walked in the door and never looked back!

Preschool: Here she comes!!!

Brayden has been ready to go to preschool since the day she realized that Kennan got to go and was having a little too much fun without her. For the last year, she has been talking about being snack friend and cross carrier, going to chapel and using the potties that are just her size. Last night was Discovery Night (like Meet the Teacher night) and she could hardly contain herself. She doesn't start school until the day after Labor Day...but this girl is ready!

"See mom? The potty and sink are just my size!"
I've never seen this girl so excited to wash her hands!

Listening to a story with her teacher and new friends.

This 5-year-old-big brother-almost-kindergartner went with us and enjoyed showing his sister her classroom. I think he really just wanted to go because he heard there would be cookies and lemonade.

And this little-brother-talking-up-a-storm-while-the-"principal"-was-talking is just thrilled that in just a few short weeks he is going to have mommy to all to himself! (For a 6 hours a week, but who's counting?)

If Grayson could talk...

I think this is what he would say...

"Really mom? I want the good stuff...like baby back ribs or a prime rib."

"This exersaucer is great fun. But I think mom puts me in it so I can't go anywhere."

"That's right! I am rolling over now! There's no stopping me!"

"Whenever we go outside mom puts this silly net over my bouncy seat. I'm not sure what it's really for, but when no one is looking I sometimes try to stick it in my mouth. And when mom comes to check on me I look real innocent, like this..."

"I'm really a 5 month old genius. I don't really need anyone to read this book to me but they do any way. Oh, and the pacifier? All the other 5 month olds do are doing it."

Pretty Princess

We celebrated Brayden's 3rd birthday last night with a princess party.

As you can see from this picture, there were a lot more princes at the party than princesses. For their sake, we kept the pink, girly, princessy stuff to a minimum!

Grayson got a kick out of his sister's new Barbie doll. I'm not sure what he thought was so funny!

And here's little brother giving big brother a karate chop kick. (Kennan was attempting to show me a few of Brayden's new dolls because she wouldn't.)

That first taste...

I think it's safe to say he wasn't a fan!

And just for fun...

Friday Flashback

We went to Galveston in August of 2008 and then again last week. As we were taking pictures on the beach this summer, I remembered this sweet picture we took in 2008.

So of course, I had Brayden reenact it this summer.

Pretty cute, huh?

Galveston

Warning: An obscene amount of pictures are in this post. I will let the pictures do the talking!

We had a FABULOUS trip to Galveston last week. Thanks to my parents, we were able to enjoy a week of fun, sun, sand and relaxation. Thanks mom and dad!!