Fun in the Rain

First day of School!!!

Thursday was Collins' first day of kindergarten and Mary Blake's first day of 2nd grade. Both of them were very excited. Mama was the only one that was anxious, sad, excited - you all know how it feels. Thought these first days of school would start getting easier for me. Anyway, they are both adjusting well - It took Collins a few days to warm up to the all day thing. His report today was that he played Star Wars and Power Rangers at recess - which means all is good for Collins! Give him a buddy to play Star Wars with and he is good to go. I don't get a whole lot of details from him - just what he ate and what he played. He also doesn't remember anybody's name. He refers to them as "the boy in the green shirt", or "the boy in the blue shirt". Mary Blake, however, reports a very detailed day along with tons of names of new friends. She LOVES her new teacher and makes up homework when she gets home - just to practice. She certainly did not get her overachiever traits from me!

Lakehouse fun

2 weeks ago we gathered in Alabama with some of Brad's family. Mary Blake and Collins were in the lake 90% of the time, while Griffin and I hung out on the pier and watched. Things were a bit different this year with all of the babies - 7 children ages 7 years and younger!! Never a dull (or quiet) moment - that is for sure! Thanks again to Madelon and Bill for their gracious hospitality and for the awesome lakehouse!