Gabe and Tia's first day of school

Tia had a half day on Monday and Tuesday, today is her first full day. She is excited to make new friends. Gabe got to go with Mommy yesterday and see his classroom, make a name tag and meet his new friends. This morning he woke up ready for school, he will be sad it is only twice a week. Mom's got lots of other activities to keep him busy, gymnastics, Little Lambs and bitty sports classes.

First Day of School and Parker's Birthday

Parker and Iris had a great first day of school. They are very excited at beginning 2nd grade.
Parker celebrates his 8th birthday with an early morning, presents and King Cake.

Zoo Trip on Saturday

While Daddy was away with friends we took some time to have fun too. The kids enjoyed our trip to the zoo, the dolphin show and playing pet vet, zookeeper, face painting and more at the Family Play Zoo.
Parker helped release 4500 ladybugs too. Gabe got some but kept freaking out when they got on his hand and throwing them on the ground (supposed to go in the trees so they don't get stepped on). We also had fun checking our wing span at the Bald Eagle exhibit.

Last day at the beach before school starts

The kids are loving the sand and swimming in Lake Michigan. It's a beautiful day for the beach! School starts in 5 days. I'm not sure whose more excited for school to start, Mom or everyone else. Even Gabe keeps getting his backpack on and saying, 'I go to school'. I think we're all ready for a change in routine.

Gabe's 3rd Birthday

We celebrated with Daddy a day early. He had a great birthday, presents, cake and a movie out with a big bucket of popcorn and a cherry icee.

American Girl Doll birthday celebration

Grandma and Grandpa H came for a visit and the girls had a special girls only morning with breakfast at American Girl. They each got to bring a friend and pick out a doll from their birthday. To top it off we all went bowling in the afternoon and then to the drive-in to see Brave. What a fabulous way to start off the 6 weeks of birthday celebrations.

The Birthday Boy, Camden's 1st Birthday

Camden really enjoyed his cake, he wanted that more than the presents and got mad when I took it away. He is taking more and more steps by himself everyday and will soon be running with the rest of the crazies.

The kids got a new surf slide from Uncle Tom and Aunt Judy, it is a huge hit!!!