Birthday Weekend

Mimi and Aunt Mary came up to celebrate the girls birthday and it turned into a weekend celebration! On Friday night, the girls opened a few gifts since John was leaving the next day and would be there to see them open them. On Saturday, the girls got to pick out a few gifts at Barnes and Noble using their gift cards, and at Dilly Dally's. Then, they got manicures and pedicures before church. After mass, we went to Shoguns for dinner (their choice). They love the fire and show they put on while they are cooking the meal. They even got fried ice cream while the waiters sang happy birthday to them at the end of the meal. It was a busy, but fun day!

 So excited for bras...

 and mermaid costumes

 

Jack sat in the chair

Fried ice cream at Shoguns

playing with new toys/crafts

Aunt Mary helped color

Cleaning up the Trail

My group I run with adopted a portion of the Bentonville trail to keep clean. We pick up trash four times a year. The girls helped this time around and were very good helpers. This part of the trail is called the DAC PAC.

First Day of School

The summer went by so fast! We had a lot of fun. The kids all said their favorite part of summer vacation was visiting family.

They were all excited to start school this year. Second and fourth grade! I think they were more excited to see their friends, rather that start school! The girls said they had a great day. Kate told me she thought the day was a lot longer than last year--I told her it was the same length of time, she will have to get used to it again. Jack learned how to switch classes. He has a new teacher for each class this year. He also had to learn how to zip up his binder. He told me he needed a bigger one to fit all his notebooks and folders, but I had to teach him the best way to close it.

The morning was much smoother than last year. For starters, it wasn't raining! We also made it to school earlier this year and had some time to take some pictures and catch up with friends. I think it is going to be a great year!

 They were so done with pictures at this point!

 So happy these boys are in the same class this year, Joey, Jack and Jack

 Francesca is in first grade, but a good friend to the girls

Standing with Ella and Scarlett

 Standing outside with Vivi

 Jack with some of his buddies, Joey, Jack and a 5th grader

 This year the girls are upstairs in the "big" hallway. 

 With their friend, Emma

 The girls with their teacher, Mrs. Hansman

Jack with his homeroom teacher, Mr. Martin