Back to School 2010

Parker entering his first day of Kindergarten. He was all gung-ho until we got to the classroom door. Then he got nervous, but his teacher took over and he seemed fine when I walked away. I, however, cried as I walked out the door. I do not remember having this hard of a time when I left Briton on his first day of Kindergarten.

My boys are so handsome. I told them this morning that they were going to be the two best looking boys at their school! I am so glad they are such good friends to each other; they really are the best of buds.

Parker ready to start Kindergarten.

Briton ready to start the 2nd grade.

Our new home . . .

We are all settled in and enjoying being back in Burley!
You better look quick before the dust starts to settle again and the kids start drawing pictures in it. And yes, that is laundry on the yellow couch, but it's clean; it needs to folded and/or ironed. (I'll get to that as soon as I am done with this post.) Also, notice the kids playing in the dirt out in front of the house. All my hard work in cleaning the house will be in vain by the time they are done playing outside and come inside to play covered in dirt. Oh well, drop by next week for a visit, maybe I'll have the house clean again by then . . . :)

Cassia County Fair Parade

I took the kids to the Cassia County Fair and Rodeo Parade where we met up with Jennifer and her kids. These 7 children get along so well; they are best buds!

Right to left:

Briton, Kaelee, Jade, Jackson, Emilia, Parker, Danielle,

Kai, and Jacob (my cousin's kids from Texas)

4th of July campout at Blauer's house

We camped in grandma and grandpa Blauer's backyard for the 4th of July. The kids loved it!! We had a delicious dutch oven dinner, roasted marshmallows and made smores, and lit off some fireworks. We also gathered around in a circle and shared some skits, then grandma pulled out here ukelele and sang while the kids danced around and acted silly. We all had a lot of fun and are looking forward to doing it again!!

. . . seek learning, even by study . . .

The new school year is upon us!
Brian started his final semester at CSI this evening. He is taking the last 3 classes he needs to receive his Associates Degree online; Speech, a math class, and a computer class. Hopefully it doesn't keep him so busy that he doesn't have time to spend with his family. I know sometimes those classes can pile on the workload! He is determined to continue his reign on the President's List so to him I say, "Good luck and no, I will not help you with the story problems!".
Briton and Parker are enrolled at Dworshak Elementary in the second grade and kindergarten respectively. Briton's teacher is Ms. Troxel and Parker's teacher is Mrs. Wahlquist. I am told they are both very good teachers and am looking forward to meeting them Thursday evening at "Meet the Teacher" night. Both boys have all of their supplies in their new backpacks ready to go and I took them clothes shopping last week. They are all set to start school and I think they are both pretty excited, too!
I begin my Cosmetology schooling after the Labor Day holiday. I have to report for orientation on the 7th and classes begin on the 8th. I am actually really excited to get started; I have been waiting 15 years to do this!
Kaelee will be the only one left out of the "homework hour(s)" that will take place at the dining room table each night after dinner, but I don't think she'll mind. She'll probably grab her crayons and coloring book just so she can "do what we are doing".