Blowing bubbles?

 I'm not sure what she is doing here but I do know she was able to get my phone and take some pictures.   I think she might be trying to blow a bubble with some gum. 

Running in the Rain

It started raining the other day and Ollie insisted on going outside. He also wanted me to get a video of him. 

Dragon Park

We had a sunny day in our forecast and I knew it would be turning to colder weather and rain. So, I decided to take Bo & Jonah to Luther Burbank Park. We also asked Finn to come along. They played at the playground for a little bit then we walked down to the beach. This is when we discovered it was closed.  

Such a bummer!  

So we decided to head over to another park nearby called the Dragon Park. 

Even though we didn't get to play at the beach I was thankful we were outside. 

My baby goes to Kindergarten

Bo had his first day of Kindergarten on Monday. 

He was SO excited!   He has an awesome teacher and already knows a few friends in class. 

 

Brad and I went to the school to watch him get off the bus and line up with his class.  He is the coolest Kindergartener at the school.  Mostly because he knows so many people at the school and they know him. 

Zipline & Candids

A few candids from our trip to the Ranger Station. 

The zipline was a favorite for the kids. 

Ranger Station

We had the Smith Family Reunion at the Ochoco Ranger Station over Labor Day weekend. Brad was able to leave on Thursday morning so we decided to do the whole drive in one day. 

Within the first hour, Bo had thrown up twice.  He threw up one more time when we stopped for lunch.  We knew it was going to be a LONG day.  

But thankfully we made it and we were so glad to be there. 

I did not take a single picture while we were there.  It was so nice to not have my phone out every where.  I really should have just brought my camera but I don't use it that much anymore. 

Anyways, we had a ton of fun (as always) and our favorite was playing washoes. 

 

Unfortunately, I was the only family representative in the finals.  Doug and I did place 2nd. Hopefully next year one of us will be a winner. 

Our kids are all very good washoe players.  It's fun to watch them but it's also hard to watch them lose.  They are usually pretty sad when it happens. 

1st Day of School

Well, it finally happened. 

The first day of school. 

I don't think any of us wanted it to be here.  Not because we don't like school, but more because we had too much fun this summer. 

We are grateful for the teachers we have, the school we go to and the friends we will get to see. 

Brody - 7th

Colt - 5th (Mr. Merrill)

Ollie - 4th (Ms. Black)

Darby - 2nd (Ms. Connolly)

Bo - Kdg.  (Ms. Adams)

Bo's pictures coming soon. 

Brody had a late start so he was just chillin in his bath robe. 

Best picture! 

At the bus stop with some of the neighbors.