My litter tuber

Finally at the last boat ride of the season Elliott decided to try out the tube! She was a little hesitant at first, but it didn't take her long to put thumbs up and go fast!

Peek a boo baby....

Danes loves his peek a boo! Give him an object to place his head behind, he will enlighten you with his smile and playfulness.

First Day of School

My little girl, Elliott, started Kindergarden today. I can't believe it... she's gone all day everyday. She has begun her life long adventure and she will now evovle into a wonderful person (hopefully) with a mix of home and external forces! Elliott was more than ready, and to be honest, so was I! I love my time at home with Elliott, however, she will excel in the classroom socially and academically! The days with her her will be super quiet! I think Dane will miss her as much as I do! Myles of course was as brave as ever! A bit nervous, but ready to take on a new year in 3rd grade!

My little swimmer!!!

Since the beginning of summer, Dane has been eagerly kicking and paddling! One of the neighbors let us borrow this little ring, and Dane went off on his own! We've spent lots time this summer at the pool, very few visits have included a camera! So, I was able to capture this photo via a cell phone of a person at the pool (thankful for technology)!

My new Picasso

Dane's first painting! He actually did so good, I kept it! NOw if only I can find a frame large enough it will make a cute wall hanging!

Enjoying lunch outside

The pool in the neighborhood isn't finished yet, so the kids have played outside in the sprinkler and baby pool - which is why you see them in their swim suits! This particular sunny day, they are all enjoying a snack outside with the babies! Myles and Elliott enjoy placing the slide in the pool for some adventure.

Thanks to grandma and grandpa Mathews we have a great table. And thanks to our grand neighbors, the VanFleets, we have four chairs! It's mismatched, but who really cares. And the patio is right off the kitchen so it's easy to place the high chairs outside for the babies. Oh and the umbrella is a beach umbrella, however, it is providing shade! The babies sure enjoy sitting outside (the baby girl in the pink hat is Reagan, the neighbor girl I baby sit - Dane's first love!)

Read on back

I updated some posts in the first two weeks of May, so for all you loyal blog readers, check on back for some fun insights to our everyday lives!