and so it begins

The beginning of the school year feels more like a time I should set "New Years" resolutions than it does in January. One thing on my list is starting a new praise system for the kids, which I still need to finalize. I have had a terrible itch to decorate or something around here but since we are moving soon that doesn't make much sense. Perhaps it's the fall weather we are having that is making me feel like a change. I guess I'll have to settle on purging and cleaning.

We had a short Sunday again (30 min.) and then T-man headed off to clean out some flood damaged houses. It is very cool to have the ward come together in such a physical and spiritual way all in the name of service. He came home dirty and smelling rotten from the slimy mud he was shoveling. He enjoyed helping out.

Little A just had a check up and came in weighing 17.7 lbs putting her in the 25-50% and measuring 30 1/4 inches and in the 95-97%


First day of 2nd grade
First day of preschool. Gracie is attending preschool twice a week run by four other ladies and myself (mommy preschool).
This is their cute attendance sign. She is so happy and excited to be going to "school."

Gracie was pretty worn out last week with her new school schedule. She and Letty also started gymnastics once a week, they love it! Especially since two of their friends are in it also. Gracie has always been my sleeper. She was the weird baby who would go to her crib and say "nigh nigh" as she would peer in. This little girls just crashes wherever and whenever its convenient.
The girls had a special treat on Friday when they got to go with Dad on a Father/Daughter camp out, good times!

Restoration

Palmyra, New York-

We enjoyed a fabulous Labor Day weekend in upstate New York joined by K-Rae, visiting church history sites and witnessing the raw and mighty power of Niagara Falls. Completely by Chance Pika and Pato were headed there as well so it made for a mini family reunion.


We visited Sis. Lovell while there and found her to be her wonderful personable and lovable self. True to her calling and in a very thoughtful way she issued challenges to each of us to teach, invite, fellowship and share the message of the Savior. We love our sister and aunt.



Niagra Falls (Canadian side which is by far the nicer side)

Beautiful, Awesome and inspiring Niagara Falls, taken on the Maid of the Mist
It turned out to be a rather hot afternoon, so the mist was refreshing.

Just outside the Sacred Grove, such a beautiful place.

PS. A is now crawling. Watch out world!