Kevin and Alison

Peter was happy to have some snacks during last Saturday's soccer practice and game.  Here are some pictures of the girls playing - both are doing pretty good so far!

Peter got a hair cut a week ago - buzz cut to end the warm weather ;) Chloe took these pictures for me! He really didn't mind the clippers and even laughed when Kevin did around his ears. He didn't like getting any hair in his face though! It seemed really short at first, but now I'm used to it -- here are some shots of the back.... And a picture from today of the front (with a bunch of stuffed animal friends too!!)

 First, Happy Birthday dear Mawna :)   Thanks for always helping me get the girls to dance (this is from the recital in June!) Check out our early morning visitors from the other week: School routine is sinking in....and this boy loved having a show and popcorn all to himself....life of the youngest ;) We've experienced a range of emotions: April's quote for purple day:  "This purple day is going to be a hit for me."  Labor Day weekend provided some relaxation on Lake Arthur! Hair trim for Peter....and it's a little shorter than I intended....of course. So, I tried spiking it - Peter didn't mind! And, dance started up again for the school year! Both girls have class on the same night this year! :)

 First Day of First Grade! She's loving it so far :) First Day of Afternoon Kindergarten! She's loving it :)

School starts on Thursday!  We will be trading in swim-suits and playing all day for school clothes and homework! Chloe is very excited and April says she's going to be a "little bit quiet" but I don't believe her ;)  Peter always says "Me Mama's class" when we talk about school, which I find quite adorable. I'll miss the slow un-scheduled summer....but I'm looking forward to seeing these kids grow and learn!

First weekend in August we headed to my Uncle's house in the Poconos for a family weekend.  Tried to get some pictures of "lots of people" because I tend to go home with only pictures of my kids :) Brooke trying out the binoculars: This spot was empty this year.  Usually, my grandma would be up here in her hat, watching the kids on the tractor ride, waving as they went by. Made me sad that she wasn't here this year - she would have loved hearing their cheers :) This boy was all smiles when the kick-ball game started.... until he couldn't steal the ball away! We left there and stayed with Kevin's parents. Celebrating Chloe's birthday on Sunday night and then a trip to the beach on Monday! Ice cream on the beach is very refreshing, but very messy :) This little guy took a little nap :)