Back to school

Another year of school has started for my 3 oldest kids. Jacob is in 5th, Dillon in 3rd and Courtney in 1st. I think all of their teachers are going to be wonderful and I am so happy with the school they are attending. I have to say that my kids and I had our ups and downs this summer, but I miss them when they are gone to school. It is strange having Courtney gone all day this year. I know she will do well and make lots of friends. She has already gotten an award at school on the second day for being a good worker. Dillon's attitude about school gets a little better every year, so this year I see him growing and maturing and I can't be happier. This is Jacob's last year in Elementary. How fast life can go sometimes. He has turned out to be a great kid and is so smart! I am so proud of all of my kids. Here's to a great school year!

Butterflies, spiders, and a whole lot more

I took the kids down to the Butterfly Pavilion and they had a great time. We saw many beautiful flowers, butterflies, fish, insects, and Rosey the tarantula. Evan, Courtney and I were the only ones to hold her. I usually would freak out about having a big hairy spider like that touching me, but it wasn't that bad. However, if I saw it in my basement, I would totally scream and run away! (Guess it must have been the environment that made me feel ok about holding her.) We had a fun time walking around and pointing out all the different kinds of butterflies we saw there too. They are so beautiful and I am amazed at the vibrant colors and designs each of them had.

They are growing up too fast...

My 4 sweet kids are growing up way too fast! I just wanted to take some pictures of them while they are still in Elementary school, still love hugs from their mom, will still let me take their picture, and the list goes on... I sure love them and am sad that time goes by so quickly. If only I could find a way to stop it.