First Haircut

I gave Noah his first haircut. I have never let my boys hair get as long as I did Noah's; and although it was long overdue, I was still sad. I think I was sad because cutting his hair represents how much he is turning into a little boy and leaving behind the baby. He was so good to sit still and be a good helper. Oh, and the candy helped a lot too! Here are some before and after shots.

You're Welcome

I spent the past 2 days washing my windows. They looked great for about 15 hours! So you're welcome to all of you out there who were praying for rain. I guess I'll check the weather next time before I go to all of that work!

First Preschool Field Trip

Connor had his first field trip for preschool. We picked apples at a local apple orchard. Connor loved it! He was really picky about which apples he would pick. He is doing so well in preschoool, and he is so proud that he goes to school. He tells everyone that he is going to preschool now. Oh and I had to add a picture of Noah wearing Connor's backpack around the orchard. It was so cute.

Family Vacation to Canada

We had the best time on our trip to Canada. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. We even didn't mind the long car rides. Our first stop was at my sister Lisa's house in Corvallis, OR. We had fun visiting cousins and thanks Lisa for introducing us to that French Pastry Place. It may have been some of my favorite food the whole trip!

Next we went to Seattle. Here are the boys looking out our hotel room. They liked being up high and looking down on the city.




The next day we went to the Seattle Science Center. We all had fun there. Here is Brenden sitting at a giant table.

Noah and Brenden on a giant caterpillar.

Brenden and Connor blasting off into space in the rocket. They loved pushing the real button and switches.

This cracked me up. They were looking at a giant, moving T-Rex. I love their faces.

Here are my boys looking out at the Puget Sound.

Then were were off for Vancouver City. We went to Stanley Park to the Aquarium. It was amazing. We had a lot of fun. We loved Stanley Park. I could have spent our whole vacation there.

Noah's first time in the Ocean!

We went to Capilano Suspension Bridge. It is 450 feet long and 230 feet above the river below. Because it is a suspension bridge it swings and bounces as you walk on it. It was really a strange feeling. We loved it and the boys weren't scared at all, well I mean my little boys (ha, ha.)

Next we went to Whistler. I fell in love with Whistler. It was beautiful. I can't wait to see it again this winter for the Olympics. We took a gondola from the Peak of Whistler to the peak of Blackcomb. It was amazing. We were 1,430 feet above the ground and there were 9,921 feet of unsupported span. It was pretty crazy how high up were were. They even had gondolas that had a glass bottom so you could look down and see how high up you were. We didn't ride on one of those, per request of Gary. Noah even climbed up to the window and looked down and looked at me and said, "Whoa." We all laughed. It was really amazing. We hiked while we were on Blackcomb mountain. It was gorgeous.

We had a wonderful trip. It was so fun to be together.

First Day of Preschool

Connor's first day of preschool was September 9th. He was so excited to go. I just can't believe that Connor is starting preschool. I feel like it was a couple of months ago that Brenden started.

Connor wasn't scared, or sad to leave me. He was just ready to be there. He has really enjoyed himself so far. I'm proud of what a big boy he is becoming.

First "Official" Day of School

Brenden started Kindergarten today. It was a melancholy day for me. I am excited for Brenden to learn and grow, sad that our life is now forever changed. Every other year the first day of school has been just another day for us. Today, was not just another day.

Brenden did awesome today. I think it was harder on Connor and I than Brenden. We got to the school and we took this picture:

which I might have to retake later because it looks blurry. Anyway, we got to the playground just as they were lining up to go into class. Brenden lined right up and didn't even look back to say bye. He was just excited to go start school at the "big school."

Here he is lined up with Sam.

When Brenden left and went into the school, Connor burst out crying. "Why can't I go with Brenden?" This happened last year when Brenden started Preschool. So as we walked to the car with Connor sobbing, my own eyes filled up with tears. Connor and I talked about how we were going to miss Brenden so much.

So what did we do to console ourselves? We went to the park. We had fun swinging, sliding, and chasing each other around on the grass. We felt much better. I'm just sad I only got a picture of Noah at the park. What was I thinking?

Brenden had a wonderful day. He told me all about what he did today, and how much he loved his teacher. That made me happy. I think it's going to be a good year. Change can be good, right?

Smiley Face Day

Yesterday was wear a smiley face sticker on your head day. What? You don't believe me. Ask:

BRENDEN, who started all of the fun.

or CONNOR, who loved his smiley face, hated getting his picture taken. (yes, that is Noah in the background crying)

You could even ask NOAH, he may have even been the most decorated.

It was fun, you all should try it.