School Lunch!

Today was Jackson's school birthday, his real birthday is tomorrow. Dan and I got to go to the school and tell his class about him. He loved that, but his favorite part was we got to eat lunch with him. He led the line to the lunchroom, he was so cool about it. Then in the lunch room he showed us what to do. I can't believe how much school lunch has changed. Plastic trays, plastic silverware, and the food, that's a whole other story. Anyway, it was so much fun. It makes me sad to see my little boy all grown up, carrying his own tray, taking care of everything himself. It has only been a week and he's already an old pro at the lunch thing, just ask him. Tomorrow is his birthday party with a few friends, he can hardly wait. I'll post pictures!

Karly's First Day of Preschool!

Karly started preschool today! She was so excited she could hardly wait. She woke up and got ready so fast she had an hour to wait, with her backpack on. When we started up the stairs to the classroom I noticed her slowing down just a little, when I opened the door she hesitated for a moment. With a little push she went inside. Once we got inside the aides in the class said hi to her and that made her a little more nervous. So we found her hook for her backpack and then headed off for her to get started with an activity. The teacher had set out some puzzles, legos, or playdough, Karly chose the playdough. I sat her down by another little girl and the aide got her some pink playdough, even better, and a roller and off to work she went. I said "I'll be back to get you later, ok" she kissed me and said "ok, see you mom!" When I picked her up she was so excited she got to cut with scissors and walk with the rings and play on the playground and have treats. She said "do I have school tomorrow?" "No, not until next Tuesday." She was very disappointed. I have to say my heart broke just a little, not that I wanted her to not like it, but I was a little sad that she didn't even miss me! Really, I am glad she did so well, I was worried. I asked the teacher if she talked at all and she said "Not really, but we'll give her some time." She loved it and honestly, so did I!! I went to walmart with just Kourtney! I might get a little lonely for someone to talk to since now I'm left with just the baby.

Kourtney !

Kourtney is now 10 1/2 weeks old! She is growing so fast. This stage is one of my many favorites! She is starting to really smile at people, and she follows with her eyes where ever you go. I have been so lucky, she sleeps 6 to 7 hours at night!! NONE of my other kids slept that long until they were 2 or even 3! I am so thankful.
I think she is a doll, but then again doesn't every mom think that about their kids?

First day of School

Today was the firs day of school! I am so happy, yet at the same time so sad. I am so used to Kamrie going to school full time and where as she doesn't talk, it is almost like time has stopped for her, but with Jackson it is a first for everything. I had a really hard time thinking that my baby boy was going to be gone all day. He was very excited! He got a new backpack from grandma Jackie for his birthday and he loves it. As if you can't tell. He loved his first day. His favorite part was two recesses and he got to eat lunch at school. He thought that was so, awesome, was his word. Very big day! Looking forward to a year with the girls only at home. Karly might start preschool next week two days a week. I will be able to get some thing done, maybe.

Summer Vacation!

We went to Bear Lake over the 24th of July and had a blast. We stayed for three days. We swam ate good food and spent time with my family. My parents, my sister Amy and her family, my brother Justin and his family, Dan's brother Mark and his family, and Amy's friend Julie and her family all went with us. We had such a good time. It seems like it is so much work to get there, but always worth it. The kids are already planning for next year. Thanks to Amy we always have a campsite, and everyone always knows what food meals they are cooking. Thanks Aim, you do a great job! After Bear Lake, Dan had decided to take the kids to Yellowstone. I was less than excited, for some reason I just couldn't get excited. I just kept thinking it's a lot of driving and new baby, and screaming kids, but all in all we had a great time. The kids did really well, only fighting the most when we stopped! Kourtney slept almost the entire time we drove, I would wake her up to feed her every four or so hours when we stopped, and then right back to sleep she'd go. Maybe that is an advantage of a newborn. She is such a good baby all the time. Kamrie could not figure out what was going on, she was just excited to get out of the car and do some walking. Thanks to her our admission into Yellowstone was FREE! Her disability pass from the fish and game ended up saving us $50. Hooray. The kids loved Bear World. I think that was all of our favorite part! The kids loved the bears and the rides, especially Kamrie. My favorite part was the NO CELL PHONE SERVICE!! What a great summer vacation.