First day of school!!

Avery and Brayden started school today! Brayden is in Kindergarten, and Avery is a proud 4th grader!! Avery was thrilled that she has a lot of friends in her class, and her teacher, Mrs. Long, seems very nice. Brayden says he hasn't met any friends yet, but I'm sure he will. He has Mrs. Walland. Brayden did not cry, which made it easier for us to drop him off this morning! I did see other kids crying, even 1st graders! So, I'm proud of Brayden for holding it in, even if he felt like crying. He still said "goodbye" to me and blew me a kiss as I was leaving. So cute!!

Avery with her good friend, Becca

Avery in her classroom

Brayden in his classroom.

Brayden and Avery getting ready to leave for their first day!

More from camping trip

On Saturday night, the campground had a band, and Avery and Riley finally got up the nerve to get out there and dance. Originally, before we got there, they were bragging about how they were gonna dance like famous rock stars. But, then when we got there, they were petrified to get on the dance floor! But, once they did, they had a great time! (Before playing video, scroll down and pause the music on my blog!)

Camping Trip!

As our last summer activity, we decided to go camping with the kids, and my sister's family. We rented a camper at a local campground and the kids had a BLAST! It was beautiful weather Thursday and Friday, and the kids got to swim a TON in the pond! But, Saturday, the weather was kind of cold, so they fished most of that day. Every night, we cooked our food either on the charcoal grill, or over the fire using pie irons. We made pizzas in the pie irons, or hot ham and cheese. We also made apple and cherry pies in the pie irons, and of course, s'mores! It was sooo fun! Can't believe school starts TOMORROW!!

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Riley's Birthday Party!

Today we went to my sister's house for a birthday party for my niece, Riley. She is now 9, just like Avery! The kids are getting too old!! Seriously!! We had a great time today! It was a hot one out there, but the kids got to swim, which was really fun for them!

Amber and Jason

Riley, the birthday girl!
My daughter, Avery, trying to avoid the camera! She takes after her dad!
My nephew, Nate

Riley again. I caught her in the middle of chewing something!

My niece Noelle with Brayden

Awwww, what a cutie!

Me and the birthday girl!

Getting ready to blow out the candles!

Cash is always a good gift!!

Fun with Emma and Lexi!

John's brother, Chip, was home for the weekend, and his girls had a blast jumping on the trampoline! What cuties!

What we've been up to....

Sorry for the lack of posts! It's been such a fun and busy summer! I can't believe it's almost time for school to start again, and this time we're gonna have TWO kids in school! Wow! Hard to believe that I'm not gonna have any more babies at home!! Brayden is going into Kindergarten, and Avery's going into the 4th grade! I can't even believe that Avery's only got a few more years at the school she's at, then off to the Middle School! We've done so much this summer, but yet I've been sooo bad at taking pictures. I need to do better! But, here are some of the ones I've gotten lately....

Brayden "attempting" to climb the rock wall at the county fair! (He gave up pretty quick!)

Avery enjoying the slide at the county fair

Brayden enjoying the slide at the county fair

Vacation Bible School....Crocodile Dock!

The kids had an absolute BLAST this year at VBS!!