1st day of 1st grade and back to school night

 Waiting for the bus

 Her writing journal at school, it says" It is the first day of school. I feel skard.(scared) Her teacher always writes little comments on her work.

 Anya's desk

Another journal entry," It is back to school night i wnat my  parents to know that I am god. (good)
This one was awesome, what self confidence to think she is God!! Haha

Allison's garden/Landscaping at Granpop's by Anya

CT

Anya was finally old enough/could swim well enough to join the 10:00 swim club. So while Kevin slept Anya got to swim, it was all very hush, hush and she was so excited for this milestone in her life.

The kids LOVE Grandpop's house in CT. It really is the perfect place for kids(as long as they can be outside). Can't wait until next summer.

Even superheroes need to rest

On the way to the park after his birthday party, to fly his new kite. He just couldn't quite make the 10 min drive

Kevin is 4

 Pirate cupcakes. Thanks to Jess who stayed until midnight the night before the party helping me make and decorate them.

 Food

 Taken from the trampoline.

 Blowing out the candle

 Balloon sword fight on the trampoline

Kevin has never really had a birthday. We have always been traveling. I guess that is what happens when you have a middle of July birthday. This year was his 1st friend birthday. We had all his friends and all of the Lonegan family come for the party. It was a pirate party complete with a sword fight, telescopes, eye patches and bandanas and a real treasure hunt and treasure chest at the end. Everyone had a great time, especially little man. Oh and he got some spectacular gifts!!

Summer at a glance

 We decided to build a deck on the other side of the screened in porch. Got it all dug out, the sidewalk ripped out and changed our minds. Oh well. It was really good exercise.

 Dress I made for a friend's daughter

 Summer was exhausting for little man

 Anya and Annie

The village Anya made, I think we might need more tracks.

So much to catch up with...

But not today. I am still not quite feeling up to it. Getting there.
school starts this week so I have 5 weeks of house cleaning to catch up on and then I can update the blog. Although I will probably do it sooner. I can do it while we are Skyping Ed.

 So for now, off to make a semi-wholesome dinner(mac and cheese from a box anyone?) and to pack a backpack and lunchbox for the 1st day of all day school. She is not excited, "what about my family" she says. "When will I snuggle you?" I told her, "when you get home". I on the other hand am THRILLED!!! 8:30-4 you will be a blessed break from the one I butt heads with most of the time. I will miss waking up to clean-ish dishes.