First Day of School

The night before Hadley's first day of school she got to go out with her favorite person in the whole world - A.Molly. First they went to the library to read books - something the two of them love to do, but with no younger siblings to interrupt or de-shelf all of the books. Then off to Ruby's for a strawberry shake.

Hadley was anxious and excited to start school and happy to have a friend from church in her class. Here she is minutes before I left her for her first day.

Unfortunately, Hadley was quite disappointed by her first day of school. When I asked how it went she said they didn't learn anything except, "rules rules rules." The following day got better as they put the 'rules' into practice and actually started learning stuff.

Labor Day Weekend

We had a fun Labor Day weekend with family in town for swimming, playing baseball, pizza and holding Gentry.

Hadley and Dallin discovered a door in the pool house just their size.

Lauren lounging on the stairs at the end of the day.

Ethan holding Gentry who is flashing ominous 2-week old gang signs already.

On Monday Chris had to work so I took the kids and we went up to Mt. Baldy to pick blackberries with Gma and Gpa and A.Molly. The weather was beautiful but the bugs weren't fun. Gentry, true to form, preferred to just be bundled up tight and held.

She's Here!

Gentry arrived on Friday the 21st at 7pm. 7 lbs 6 oz 20 inches.

New Pics

Three pajama amigos playing in the dirt early one morning.

Vincent and cousin Landon enjoying one another's company.

The banker is 'in'.

The kids have it very rough when they stay with A. Molly.

Gpa making do on the computer while entertaining Lauren & Vincent.

P.S. Our schedule for the rest of August is: this weekend - move into our new house; next weekend - have c-section; following week - Hadley starts Kindergarten.

Playtime

Hadley & Lauren playing dolls. Actually Lauren only likes the little tiny shoes (see hand). 

H & V made this cute little nest for Lauren in our ottoman & thought she looked so cute they insisted I take a picture. 

Fourth of July Weekend

We started off the weekend with overnight stays from cousins Cameron & Carolyn and lots of

playing.

The boys especially loved playing on their scooters and the, ahem, dress-up clothes.

Lauren got her fill of attention from the Sawyer boys as well as 'Slippery Fish'.

Popsicle Queen

Vincent, Abby, Hadley, & Carolyn enjoying Popsicles at gma's.

After a busy day - rocking with Carson.

Had a fun pool party on the 4th.

Two handsome guys.

A. Jodi made these adorable skirts for all the girls to celebrate in. Very festive.

Lauren waiting for the fireworks with Carson.

Daddy and Lauren.

Can Your Four-Year Old Do This?

Warning: this contains x-rated scenes during a diaper change.

I'm always looking for ways for my four and three year olds to step it up a notch & really contribute. J/k I was joking when I asked Hadley to do this but she went for it.

I love how well Lauren participates for her older sister compared to when I change her. Also, having Vincent give the play-by-play in the background.

Question: How many of you moms cringed at the 'front to back' portion?