Another summer is over, believe it or not, and it always seems to fly by.
Benji is now a 1st grader and is going to school all day. School started for him August 17th and he was so excited to go back. Truth be told, I think he was bored being home with mom all day. I think going all day kind of wore him out at first as he came home so tired and had a hard time getting up in the morning but I think he's getting the hang of it and he really seems to be enjoying it. He loves recess of course but also says he loves math which I am glad for.
Alyssa is now in Kindergarten and it really bugged her that Benji got to start school a whole week earlier than she did. School started for her on August 24th which was good so she didn't have to go on her birthday. She only goes for half a day but loves going everyday as opposed to preschool when she only went 2 days a week. She loves her teacher and they seem to do a lot of art things in class which is right up Alyssa's alley as that is what she enjoys doing. I can't believe she has started Kindergarten.
Only 3 more years before James starts!!!!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Happy Birthday Alyssa!
Alyssa lucked out this year as far as birthday parties went. She ended up with four of them. We first had a friend party for her on August 14th and got to play with water balloons and in the sprinklers. The kids seemed to really enjoy it and Alyssa had fun with her friends and enjoyed all the new toys she got. On that Sunday, we had her party with Ryan's family after church and just had cupcakes and ice cream. She enjoyed having everyone there and the presents she got for school and to play with. On her actual birthday, Ryan took her to rent whatever movie she wanted (she picked Disney Princesses and Race to Witch Mountain) and we had popcorn and sat and watched them as a family. She got her presents from our family on this day too. Then that Saturday, we went to Nanny's house and had a lunch barbecue with Nanny, Bre, Dan, Giovanni, and Maddy and went swimming. She had a blast and liked all the new clothes and toys she got there. I think she got really spoiled this year and she loved it. I can't believe she's 5.
Happy Birthday Alyssa!!!! We love you!
Happy Birthday Alyssa!!!! We love you!
California Trip 2
We took our second trip to California from July 30 to Aug 3 for 2 family events. We left at 5:00 pm on July 30 and arrived at my aunt's house around 5:30 in the morning. It was great as far as the kids sleeping most of the trip but mom and dad were exhausted by the time we got there. We got to sleep for an hour and a half before the kids were up bouncing around telling us it was time to get up.
On Friday, we got to hang out with Nanny Great and Pops and just catch up for a little bit. It was a very relaxing day which is what we needed with how tired we were.
On Saturday, we went to my cousin Ben and his wife Kelly's reception. They finally decided to get married after 10 years of being together. The reception was from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and then the party continued at my Aunt Donna and Uncle Frank's house by the pool. It was fun to get to see everyone and spend time with Ben and Kelly celebrating their marriage.
On Sunday, we celebrated the August birthdays which included Pops (80), Nanny's sister Stella (69), Mom (54), Dan (28), and Alyssa (5). We got to see my cousins Heidi and Jennifer. Jennifer and her husband Paul just had a new baby girl named Emily and she is the cutest thing you've ever seen. We're so happy for them. Their little boy Adam is a doll also. Benji and Giovanni had fun playing with him. Sherry and Steve were also there and Aunt Stella and her husband. We had a great barbecue and enjoyed spending time with one another.
On Monday, we were going to leave early in the morning but Pops was going to take Giovanni fishing and Benji wanted to go so Benji and Ryan went fishing with Pops, Giovanni, and Dan Monday morning. Benji caught 14 fish and Giovanni caught 5 but Giovanni caught the only Blue Gill of the bunch. They boys had a lot of fun. We finally left after the fishing trip around 2:00 pm and again traveled through the night. Because of some road construction delays we didn't make it in until 5:00 am and lucky Ryan got to go to work at 9:00.
It was a fun trip but definitely tiring. It took us a while to catch up on our rest afterwards. Pictures will be coming shortly.
On Friday, we got to hang out with Nanny Great and Pops and just catch up for a little bit. It was a very relaxing day which is what we needed with how tired we were.
On Saturday, we went to my cousin Ben and his wife Kelly's reception. They finally decided to get married after 10 years of being together. The reception was from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and then the party continued at my Aunt Donna and Uncle Frank's house by the pool. It was fun to get to see everyone and spend time with Ben and Kelly celebrating their marriage.
On Sunday, we celebrated the August birthdays which included Pops (80), Nanny's sister Stella (69), Mom (54), Dan (28), and Alyssa (5). We got to see my cousins Heidi and Jennifer. Jennifer and her husband Paul just had a new baby girl named Emily and she is the cutest thing you've ever seen. We're so happy for them. Their little boy Adam is a doll also. Benji and Giovanni had fun playing with him. Sherry and Steve were also there and Aunt Stella and her husband. We had a great barbecue and enjoyed spending time with one another.
On Monday, we were going to leave early in the morning but Pops was going to take Giovanni fishing and Benji wanted to go so Benji and Ryan went fishing with Pops, Giovanni, and Dan Monday morning. Benji caught 14 fish and Giovanni caught 5 but Giovanni caught the only Blue Gill of the bunch. They boys had a lot of fun. We finally left after the fishing trip around 2:00 pm and again traveled through the night. Because of some road construction delays we didn't make it in until 5:00 am and lucky Ryan got to go to work at 9:00.
It was a fun trip but definitely tiring. It took us a while to catch up on our rest afterwards. Pictures will be coming shortly.
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