First day of school 2012 & Kyle's first day of Kindergarten

I just dropped off Kyle at school for his first day of kindergarten. He was cool as a cucumber, but I’m sweatin’ bullets. Oh man, there were a lot of boys in that class and I’m worried about his poor teacher. She is in my prayers. This year is different, maybe because I did it last year with Barrett, but I don’t feel sad…just a little unsettled. Kyle has a friend from Pre-K in his class too, and somehow that makes me feel better, like he’s not alone entering this new environment.



I believe everyone’s life should have a soundtrack like in the movies. The perfect song for every moment…that would be so awesome! If my life had a soundtrack, this is the song that would have been playing as I peeked into the tiny window of the classroom door just before I left my little guy on his first day of elementary school.

My Wish:
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow
And each road leads you where you want to go
And if you're faced with the choice and you have to choose
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you
And if one door opens to another door closed
I hope you keep on walkin' ‘til you find the window
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile
But more than anything, more than anything
My wish for you Is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold
And while you're out there gettin' where you're gettin' to
I hope you know somebody loves you
And wants the same things tooYeah, this is my wish
I hope you never look back but you never forget
All the ones who love you and the place you left
I hope you always forgive and you never regret
And you help somebody every chance you get
Oh, you'd find God's grace in every mistake
And always give more than you take

Barrett's teacher is new to the school and this is her first year with her own class. She seems excited about teaching and I think it will be a good year for Barrett.

First day of school clothes: Kyle is wearing none of the new clothes I bought, and Barrett is only wearing a new shirt. Both boys opted for the old ratty shoes over the new awesome shoes. ugh.

Back to School

It's that time of the year...backpacks stuffed with school supplies are waiting by the back door, new shoes and outfits are set out to be worn, and alarms are set for the first time since early June...Back to school!
Kyle will be starting Kindergarten this year.  It's a big year.  So to commemorate the occasion, I took him out for a quick back to school session.

Celebrating 12 years

We just celebrated 12 years of marriage by taking a quick trip down to Austin. We stayed at a very nice, nature-y (that's totally a word) spa. We did none of the "activities" like yoga or early morning mountain hike. We did however get massages, swim at the pool, and swing lazily in a hammock. What does that say about us? hmm. We also had lunch and caught up with my friend Elizabeth from high school and I got to meet her precious baby. We had a sunset dinner at The Oasis (which has really changed since the last time I was there!) and had coffee at Mozarts. It was a fantastic quick getaway. I always forget how cool Austin is.

These Boots Are Made For...

Gardening...Naked? No, that's not how that song goes. 


These Boots Are Made For Wearing with Pajamas?


These Boots Are Made For Playing Basketball...while wearing pajamas?


These Boots Are Made For Wearing with a Dress?


I have a feeling These Boots Are Made For Preschool in the very near future!
I cannot get Annabelle to wear a cute little sandal to save my life, but she willingly puts these boots on by herself.  She will be starting Preschool for the first time in just a few weeks and I think they kinda frown upon bare feet. 

Photos taken over the course of a couple weeks, hence the different clothes (or lack thereof).

More Beach Pictures

I am slowly working my way through our beach trip pictures.  There is a pile of laundry on the dining room table along with 3 half-unpacked suitcases, and nothing to eat in the fridge, but I am proofing/posting pictures.  C'mon! Priorities!