Garden Pumpkins

On Earth Day Lucas planted our garden. He planted some pumpkin seeds and one magically grew, producing two beautiful little pumpkins. Yesterday we harvested them.

Here's to the beginning of Fall!

Puyallup Fair 2013

We all ditched school and work on Wednesday to enjoy a day at the Puyallup Fair (which was renamed this year to the Washington State Fair). We all had a great time - lots of junk food, games and rides - just what a fair should be...

To see this same picture from last year click here. It's amazing how they change in just 1 year!

 

Next year Frances will be old enough to ride more rides - she was pretty upset watching her brother go on all the rides without her.

It was a beautiful day at the fair - very memorable and always a great time!

Waiting for the Bus

First (and Second) Day of Kindergarten at Hidden Creek Elementary

Lucas started his afternoon kindergarten class Monday at Hidden Creek Elementary. He was super excited and even more excited to ride the big yellow school bus. He now has a very busy day, but it is broken up at lunch so he does get a little break. He has morning class at the Montessori, I pick him up at 11:30, we come home, have some lunch, run around a bit, then catch the bus at 12:30 - home at 4:15. Long day - but he's up for it. He loves school, and already is doing very well in class. We're very proud of our big boy!

Lucas in front of the school

Frances wanted her picture taken too.

Lucas with his teacher, Mrs. Kisiday.

Lucas is now a Hawk!

We'll see how small that sign gets as the years progress...

On the second day of school Lucas took the bus (Had to take him myself the first day). I had things all together until that big yellow thing came for my little baby. Frances didn't understand what was happening, she was crying her eyes out, poor little thing. She did much better today (so did mommy). Lucas is very excited about riding the bus - hopefully it stays that way!

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend was spent doing much needed house chores, errands, and getting ready for the school year. We did spend Saturday at Kandle Water Park in Tacoma. It was a beautiful day and the kids had a great time playing in the wave pool. My friend Dawn took the picture of us below.

Now, the rain is upon us and school is almost in full swing. Here's to a great 2013-14 year! 

First day of school!

Today was Lucas' first day as a kindergartner at Discovery Montessori. He was very excited to go back to school. He has a new teacher, Mrs. Nelson. She is a wonderful teacher and I'm excited to see how Lucas will grow in her class. Next week is the big week when Lucas starts Kindergarten at his elementary school, Hidden Creek. Stay tuned! 

Lucas is very excited about his shoes.

Seated in circle. Bummed about the blurry picture, but I was chasing Frances around too.

Frances the cat

Tall Ships

The tall ships were in Port Orchard a couple of weeks ago. I meant to post these pics a while ago, but alas...

Frances eating a hot dog before we went out to see the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain (which you can see their masts in the background).

On board watching Lucas at the helm

Taking charge of the ship

Yo ho yo ho, a pirates life for me...