Just Plain Silly

Wow!  The first week of school was an incredibly easy transition for the kiddos.  I was a bit stressed out because my part time teaching gig started the same week.  But the kiddos - they did great!  This week.... well that is another story.  A bit more drama on the kiddos' side and Disco and I are still crazy busy just trying to keep up.  It really should slow down after this week is over.  So we are in "survival mode" for just a few more days. 

The good thing is that even with the busy weeks and transitions around here the kiddos still know how to have fun!  Disco deserves a dad of the year award for his patience as big sis' dance student.  And we have a grand time playing a household-wide game of hide and seek.  We laugh and laugh - especially because Disco is very creative and stumps us each time with his hiding places.  :)

Below you will find pictures of one of the silly things the kiddos dream up around our house.  And yes, they think these things up all by themselves... Love these kids!

Big Kid School 2012

Tonight we got everyone ready to return to school.  Forms are signed, bags are packed, lunches prepared, clothes set out, and kids in bed.  Little man fell right to sleep.  Big sis is a bit too excited and took longer to settle.  I have no doubt this week will be a little stressful as we all adjust to the new schedule.  But for now the house is quiet and we all anticipate a wonderful school year!  Little man has asked us all week "Is tomorrow a school day?" and he told me "I'm not even going to cry on my first day."  Can't say the same for his mommy....

Here are the kiddos in Disco's white shirt - we plan to take a picture each year to show how much they have grown.  Big sis has one from the night before Kindergarten and now 1st grade.  Little man's picture from the night before Pre-K is his first one.  Off we go!

The Night Before Kindergarten 2011

The Night Before 1st Grade 2012

The Night Before Pre-K 2012

Tailgating

The Hogs played in town the weekend before Thanksgiving this year. It was great to get to see out of town friends and let the kiddos run outside enjoying the fall weather.  I love tailgating now that they are old enough to have fun while we are out there. :)

Thanksgiving Parties

The kiddos really enjoy having family join in school activities.  Thanksgiving parties and programs were a big hit this year.    Big sis had a cute, cute, cute Thanksgiving program followed by a feast which aunt K, grandmother, grandad, and myself were able to enjoy.  The lighting was awful so the video wasn't much good.  But we did capture a few pictures.  Little man had a feast which both Stew and I were able to attend.  His whole class was so cute and excited about all the moms and dads who showed up.  They are so sweet!

Fall Photo Session

We always took a fall photo in front of the maple tree in our front yard.  Since we lost it after the spring storms this year we had to improvise a bit.  But we still got a few cute pics of the kiddos surrounded by fall colors. And there is even one pic of Disco with his new fall/winter cap. :)

Vegas #7: Random pics

Chocolate fountain

This pastry shop in Bellagio went from Halloween
to these decorations while we were there

Best crepe EVER!

Cool tower o' wine

Inside the Venetian

Aquarium in Mandalay Bay - the image on the
wall shifted as you walked by.  Pretty cool!

Holding hands :)

Out on the town on our last night

Homeward bound

Vegas #6: Lunch at Top of the World

View from our table

Just watching the bungee jumpers while
we eat . . . pretty cool!

Vegas #5: Dinner at Olives in Bellagio

Vegas #4: Vow Renewal

Picture at our hotel - Vdara

Picture at hotel - Vdara. 

Awesome wedding chapel!

Me and Elvis before the ceremony