Back to school for the big kids!

The kids went back to school this week!
Halle is now a 2nd grader and Luke is a 4th grader!
Halle has been planning her outfit for days, especially the choker necklace which are very in style right now (just like when I was in Middle school!).
Luke was happier than the look on his face shows...at least once he got there and saw his friends :).
Both kids were pretty reluctant to go back and dreading summer being over, but they both love their teachers and have been happy about going since the first day.
As for mom, I'm ready to get back to routines and earlier bedtimes but not ready for them to be gone all day! Summer went too quick!










The twins had fun saying bye to the kids at the school and then we stayed and played awhile on the fun big kid playground.





These two are going to miss Luke and Halle being gone all day! They have all had so much fun together this summer! Luke and Halle have been so cute to include Asher and Avery in playing with them this summer, whether it's playing make believe games down in the basement, or playing outside, or playing at the park or museum or water park (or whatever other activity we went to do). I am so grateful for these kids and so happy they all get along so great and take care of each other! And I'm sure proud of Luke and Halle and what kind older siblings they are!

Cast-free!

And the cast is off! It was a hot month to have to stay away from water but I think we'll make up for it between now and when school starts! Avery is still being really protective of her arm and won't use it but we're hoping she gets used to it soon. She keeps talking about it and saying "the good doctor help-a-my arm! And it's all better now!" The kids have been really cute with her and careful with her and her arm. She's such a cute girl and has been so good and patient through this whole thing!

Draper suspension bridge hike. It was so hot and the twins wanted to be carried most the way, but still worth it! Last year I about had a panic attack crossing this bridge and the kids still laugh about it...I blame it on that I didn't know it would shake and that it's so high up! This time I'm happy to say I was able to cross it fine and help Avery across who was a little scared (she's two so she has a good excuse 😉). Loving enjoying the outdoors as a family this summer! ❤️

Bacon bread sandwich

If you're wondering what this heap of bacon, turkey and cheese is, like I was when I walked into the kitchen, according to Halle it's a bacon-bread sandwich 😂. Obviously, it's summer! She's always loved bacon 😆.

Ice cream!

A cold, windy summer day yesterday called for some McDonalds play place time, happy meals, and of course ice cream cones!

Riverton Days parade

Tonight we went to the Riverton Days parade! It was hot but luckily we got a shaded spot.
Luke and Halle had fun collecting candy and were nice to share the candy with the twins. I think they had a lot of fun running around and driving for taffy :).
Asher loved playing in the dirt on the corner we were standing by. He would play in the dirt and then if something came by he was interested in he would run over (motorcycles, firetruck, train, horses) watch with us for a minute, and then run right back to the dirt.
Avery was very interested in the horses that came by and the princesses (Riverton City royalty). She also loves the bus and the train.





I love nights like these where we get to spend time together! Although we were hot and sweaty and had dust and dirt all over us from Asher playing in it we had a great time! Love this sweet family of mine ❤️❤️❤️.

Last Day of 1st Grade

We can't believe 1st grade is over! Halle had a great year and has learned and grown so much!






She drew this cute picture for her English teacher Miss Hare. On teacher appreciation week she drew one for Miss McGarry.



I came into the school to take a picture of Halle with her teachers and found them lining up out in the hall and Halle was a little emotional. It was so sweet. Her teachers said that her crying made them cry! I love that she cares so much about school and loves her teachers so much. They were great teachers and we will miss them, but I reminded Halle she can visit them lots next year!

Halle with Miss Hare, her English teacher. Halle is such a good student and does so well in school! She scored all 4s (As) on her report card!


Halle with Miss McGarry, her Chinese teacher. This was Halle's first year of the Chinese immersion program and she did so well! Miss McGarry would often comment what a quick learner she is and how good her Chinese pronunciation is.


Mom decided to have a little summer gift for Luke and Halle after school. They each got a new book they have been wanting to read over summer, a sticker book, and one more "fun" things. Halle's is a wooden birdhouse craft set she can work on over the summer.






Halle with her best friend Phoebe.








I'm excited to have Halle home with me all summer! It should be a fun one!