A Random Sunset

A random pretty sunset as viewed from the Turnpike

Happy Birthday, Janie!

We helped Janie celebrate her first birthday! It was a rock'n purple party! The birthday girl loves her some frosting! (My kind of girl!)

Cross Country - The First Meet

Ben's first official cross country meet was in Bowling Green. It was a beautiful day for a race! He ran his half mile in 4:40 and came in 20th place!

Cross Country - Mini Meet

Ben is running cross country for St Rose this fall. He asked to do CC a while back because his kindergarten teacher told him what a good runner he is. So, although I have nightmares of my own days forced to run 0.5 mile (which I swear had to have been longer than that 25 years ago), I said ok. It's a bit grueling with 3 practices a week, but he's enjoying it and does fairly well. The Thursday before the first official race, there was a mini meet to get the kids familiar with how it all works. Ben didn't really know what to expect, but he still ran his 0.5 mile in 4:20. 

Cub Scouts

Ben is a Tiger Cub Scout this year and Adam is the Den leader. Both are super excited about it. Adam has been planning and building totem poles for a few months now. Right now there are six boys in the den. 

The First and Last Sprinkler Run of the Year

I'm not actually sure if the kids even played in the sprinkler this summer. So, we rang out the summer with some sprinkler time on Labor Day. 

Last Summer-time Pool Party

The last of the summer time cul de sac pool parties. Until next year, and hopefully better summer weather!

My, What A Big Gaping Hole You Have In Your Mouth

Ben is now up to having lost 3 teeth. After a slightly epic tooth fairy fail but smooth recovery (you can't confuse the tooth fairy by switch between the top and bottom bunk because she might leave it under the wrong pillow...), Ben is now working on his third new tooth. This week he also gained 2 new molars. He's on track to lose the other top tooth soon!