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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Back to School

Updates on Clifton -
Sure is happy to be back at school.  That boy loves school.

Updates on McKay -
All the sudden has a hard time sleeping alone.  She cries every night when she has to go to bed.

Updates on Stanley -
Wants to play spoon hockey any chance he gets and when someone comes over he always talks them into playing spoon hockey.

Monday was Labor Day and Alex had a day off.  We enjoyed the day off by working in the house, playing soccer, going to Manchester beach, and BBQ with friends.
 Found a fish that quickly dead.

 So we gave it a proper burial.
Playing games while waiting for our dinner.
Finally taking the pink tile down.  I couldn't be more excited to throw it in the trash!!!

Tuesday we woke up with smoke and ash falling.  There is a wild fire close by and the winds have blown the smoke and ash our way.
It was the last day of summer so we decided to go play even with the smoke.  Splash pad for the last time this year.
 And we had the place pretty much to ourselves.
And feed some ducks after.

That night the smoke didn't clear up and we had to cancel soccer.  Which actually helped me out.  We had a back to school night at school that I had to be at.  Clifton and McKay were super excited to meet their teachers for the year.
We are pretty lucky that both kids got amazing teachers.  McKay's teacher might be the best teacher around (plus she's a huge Sounders fan) and Clifton has been waiting the last 2 years to have a class with one of his best friends.  He couldn't be more thrilled to have Dallin in his class.  It is going to be a great year!
The smokey moon on our drive home.  So sad that it's so smokey and so many wild fires but it does make for a beautiful moon.

Wednesday was Clifton's first day of second grade.
And just like that we are back into the school routine.  He sure is happy about it.

Thursday was a day I had nothing on my agenda so I told McKay it was her last day to go do what she wanted before school.  She requested ice cream and gymnastics play hour.  I ended up with 4 extra kids but we decided that wouldn't stop us from playing.
Sadly the gymnastic place was closed so we played at a park instead.  A fun day with friends and enjoying McKay before she heads to school.

Friday I had to get some goodies from Starbucks for a PTA event.  I decided to take McKay with me to get some more time with her before she is gone all day.  We enjoyed getting a little treat together.
And Starbucks is amazing for donating yummy treats to Sunnyslope Elementary.

That night Alex and I got to head to the Temple.
It's been too long and felt so good to be in the House of the Lord.  All the crazy, sad, hard things of the world I left at the door.  So thankful for Temple and a wonderful babysitter.

Saturday we got up and headed to church to take our turn cleaning it.
Stanley was pretty good at helping and not making a bigger mess.

Then McKay and I got away again and headed to our neighborhoods new homes open house.
Girls can dream right?  The houses we beautiful.  It sure made me want to get moving faster on updating our house.
And enjoying our free crepes.

Sunday bakeday we busted out the pumpkin.
Yay for this time of year!

Fun things from this week.
More of the smokey sun.  The sky kind of looked like it was on fire.
This time of year makes my heart so happy.  The way the sun hits the trees is beautiful.
 Treasure isn't a cuddly cat but when she cuddles its always on my face.
 Being creative.
 Cute friends!
 Stanley helping me get ready.
Sometimes you give in and let the kids ride the machine at the store.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Last Bake Sale of the Summer

Updates on Clifton -
Loves watching sports.  He always has but never enough to sit for a whole game of something.  But lately he will and all his ficus is on the game.

Updates on McKay -
Makes friends with any and everyone.  She makes immediate best friends everywhere she goes and I love that her love has no boundary.  I hope she always has this ability.

Updates on Stanley -
Had his 2 year check up.  I know he is almost three.  Oops!  But he is looking so good.  Finally adding some weight on and is getting taller.  And he did so well with the doctor.  Getting no shots helped!

This is the last full week of summer fun before school starts.  So we played hard! And played lots of soccer.  Monday we ventured to the skate park in town for the first time.
My kids loved it!  Me on the other hand.  It was fun but I was nervous there was going to be a collision and I may have gotten in a fight with a 9/10 year old boy.  Who thought he could tell me we need to leave, that we are in the way.  And proceeded to curse at me.  After getting rather angry with this boy I felt it was best I didn't yell at him so we packed up and left.  But if you ask my kids it was the best day!
They were all pretty brave.  We all hung out on the smallest ramp except Clifton who was feeling real brave.

That night we went to "Old McDonald's Farm" as Stanley calls it.  He always gets so excited when we pass by.  We decided it was time to get him a big boy bed so we got to visit the animals and get a big boy bed at the same time.  He was sure happy about it.
This boy cries when I tell him he isn't a baby anymore.  He just wants to be a baby, but I don't want to change diapers anymore.  He does not have any interest in using the toilet so we thought maybe if we gave him a taste of being a big boy he will want to.  I was nervous on how it would go, but he has been doing great.  However he still has no interest in going potty on the toilet.

Tuesday we went to the library lego activity.
And then went to a friends house for lunch and playing.

Wednesday was our down day.  We went to the store to get supplies to build our new bake sale stand. Any time we go to Gig Harbor we have to stop at the "animal store".

And then we spent the rest of the day painting.
Turned out pretty cute thanks to Pinterest.  

Thursday we had a meeting with a friend to go over a new calling I got for church.  I am now the Stake YW Sports Director.  I am very excited for this calling, but have lots to learn.

Friday we went to the mall for new hair cuts, got lunch and ice cream after and then played at the mall play area.
 Such cuties.
 Ice cream goatee.
I love playing with these crazies.
Stanley had his doctor appointment after playing all morning.
Batman is as healthy as a horse. 

Then we went home and baked the evening away.
Ready for the bake sale.  After talking with the kids on what we should do with the money we all decided to donate the money to Hurricane Harvey Relief.  One proud mom that they would be willing to donate money instead of using it for themselves.

Bake sale time!
McKay was so cute explaining what we were going to do with the money to everyone who came.  They earned 65$.  A great morning.  Thanks to wonderful neighbors and friends!

After the bake sale we played in the sun and water.
 Washing Daddy's and their cars.
 Sprinkler fun.
Bath time outside!

Sunday we didn't need anymore sweets but we baked dinner together.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie.  YUMMMM!  Love that my girl wants to help me.  Sunday bakeday!

Other fun things from the week...
Sharing breakfast ;)

Spoon hockey.  Stanley's creation and we play it almost everyday.

Never get tired of seeing this.