family pictures

We had family pictures taken last night...and yes, it was 100 degrees. :) But we survived...and with the bribe of ice cream for children who had big smiles, click here to see what we got! I am thrilled. :)

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August 7th...Keatin's 5th birthday! The day started off with opening a few gifts...

...and then it was off to an all day outing at adventureland with 6 yer old Lauren! (Will stayed home-thanks Becca!) We had an awesome day & their giggles all day long were truly priceless. :) Happy 5th birthday baby girl...

A little catch-up!

Wow! I need to play "blog catch-up!" I tell you what, going back to school takes up a lot of your time. :-)

Let's start with August 6th...day before Keatin's bday... Our neighbor, 9 year old Lauren, hung out with us that morning...

...and then we headed downtown for an early birthday lunch with Josh. Isn't he so cool??

Keatin & Lauren

Cheese balls :)

And after Keatin went to bed, I got the house all ready for the big 5th birthday!!!

{Keatin - 1st day of kindergarten}

Well folks...today was our baby's 1st day of kindergarten.

She has been SO excited, but had some tears last week...so I wasn't sure what to expect this morning...but the "Back To School Fairy" left her a treat on the table this morning, we put a few special things in her backpack (just in case she needed them at school today), and she was good to go!

I realize I am SO spoiled to be able to see Keatin at school, and probably why I didn't feel as emotional about the whole day! She had a great day...and I got to peek on her several times. :)

Happy successful first day of Kindergarten Keatin - you are such a special girl and we can't wait to watch you grow this year!

Keatin and her friend from preschool, Preston...

Mrs. Burris and Keatin (I know...blurry...kind of crazy and hectic in a Kindergarten classroom on the 1st day of school!)

Today...

...was my last official day of summer. 😪

Tomorrow...back to oh-so-exciting in-service meetings at school. :)

I am going to miss my days with K & W very much. They may drive me batty at times, but I love them fiercely...and I am so blessed to have these summer days with them!

So today we...went to the indoor play place this morning...

And this afternoon, I made homemade sidewalk paint for Keatin & Lauren...they giggled their way through the day one last time before school.:)

We ended our night by going on a family bike ride to get ice cream-so good! :)