First Day of School 2014

Sending Trinity and Blake off to school was easy this year. Sending Isaac off was pretty easy too. . .in some ways. He was so excited to go to school with the big kids and it's only for a few hours but it is definitely opposite to what I have done with the older two and he is my BABY. So, yeah that part was hard. I have gone back and forth emotionally on whether or not pre-school was the right choice for him. Some people would laugh at that but there are others who understand my desire to have him home with me. I am hoping this feeling of peace I have about the decision is from the Lord. I think Isaac will thrive in the school environment and funnily enough, I am still picturing him at home with me next year. Here are some pics of their big day. 

                

                                               

Trinity: We have had our share of struggles this past year. Fourth grade was a challenge beyond both our expectations. You had good days and bad days but through all of it you persevered. I am just so proud of you for taking on Fifth grade with such optimism.  My prayer is that this year you continue to learn ways to cope with your anxiety, that you remember all the people ready to support you, and that you remember you are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made. Take things slow and communicate your needs. This year is going to be a good one.

                 

Blake: Sometimes you struggle with distractions but you are a bright boy that is well behaved in the classroom, and everyone likes you. My prayer for you this year is that you work hard, that you continue on your journey of learning respect and honoring others above yourself, and that you let your light shine and don't follow the sometimes not so excellent examples of those around you. 

              

                                     

Isaac: they made me do it. lol  My prayer for you is that pre-school will set you on the path of development you are meant to be on. I pray that you grow tremendously with the help of your teachers and therapists and that you meet every potential I see in you. Terrible Three's are no joke and you are in the phase of "I do it" for EVERYTHING. Somehow I still go to sleep thinking you are utterly delightful. 

seasons

I've been in a long season of reading and not writing. I love reading but I miss writing. Wondering if its time for the seasons to change. Inspiration find me soon. Here I am.

and the summer fun continues. . .

I couldn't stop myself. I went to mom's for ten whole days! Of course I broke it up with a few days at Nats where thankfully my dog did great with her cat. Mom ended up having eye surgery the day we left. Her retina began to detach just as her other eye had done three or four years ago. Crazy huh? So glad that we got out of her hair so she can recover but also that I was there to cook dinner and hang with her the two evening before we left where she was stressed and not sure if she would need the surgery or not. We actually had quite the stormy weather while there so only one day at the beach but that was okay, the cousins don't really care where they play as long as they are together. We took the kids to the Bonner county fair (Sandpoint, Id). It was the perfect size (teeny) and SO WELL DONE with a Wizard of Oz theme. On the same day as the fair we stopped by Daniel's workplace and admired the Kodiaks they had finished. Very nice looking planes! We had a wonderful time as usual with friends and family. 

 happiest pig on the block lol

 the planes are loud!

 we had Natalie laughing so hard trying to get a good selfie of the three of us that she almost peed her pants

 "daddy's work, daddy's work"

 okay so this was back home but I had to throw it in. He's going to PRESCHOOL!!!

 brothers =) melts my heart

 panning for gold. Blake found a nugget and now they want me to take them to the Klondike