FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL...

Well, it has finally come - Hailey started school this week. Sonny and I went to her school on Tuesday evening for orientation while Patrick stayed home with all five kids (thankfully three were sleeping). We were able to meet her teacher and see her classroom. On Wednesday, Hailey and I went for a one-on-one for 15 minutes. She was able to bring all of her school supplies that day and put them all in her cubby. As we were leaving, I stopped to talk to a friend, until Hailey informed me that we were not there to chit chat (guess she boss already).


The night before school, we had a big ordeal trying to pick out her clothes - I am sure that is the first of many to come. On Thursday, she had her first day and we ALL walked her to the door (I think we might have embarrassed her too). Here are a few pictures.

WAY TO LONG...

It has been so long since I have updated this that I don't even know where to begin. Our summer has been fun, gone by quickly and has been very busy. The kids have loved playing outside with our neighbors. They have spent most of their time "exploring" and "frog hunting". I have a few pictures of them in our woods and some of the frogs they have collected.

Just last summer, Hailey would cry if any bug came too near. Now she is chasing frogs, grass hoppers and anything else she can get. When I ask her why she likes bugs now, she tells me it is because she is in Illinois. She just didn't like California bugs. Gotta love her logic.

Now Hannah is our one who doesn't like bugs. She screams if a fly even comes near her, however she always wants to play outside with the big kids. She tries so hard to keep up, but just can't yet.

What a face!!!