First Day of School

Today Brian and I sent our baby to kindergarten!

He had his Kevin Durant backpack all ready to go before we left for the day!

We met the principal at the door and he helped us get to our classroom!

Brady was so excited!  He knew just where he was going.

Once we got to his classroom, his teacher had a small project to color to begin the day.  

We were so excited to have Mrs Sadliek as a teacher!

He didn't even bat an eye!  Just went right to work!  I am surprised to report that there were no tears on Mom and Dad's end either!  

He rode the bus home with a friend he already knew from t-ball.  They "sat together and talked the whole way home."  

It really is true!  It just goes so fast!

4 Kids for a Weekend

This past weekend we were fortunate enough to watch my niece Susannah for 4 days.  The boys had so much fun!  One of the days we got the sprinkler out and the kids ran through it.  

Luke crawled along the outside perimeter so that he didn't get wet but Susannah was daring with her cousins.

Blake really had fun with her!  He was so attentive to her and what she was doing the whole time we watched her.  One of Susannah's favorite things was riding in the car while Blake pushed her.

They also shared a sucker together one afternoon.

On the last day before she went home, I played "beauty parlor" with her and painted her nails!  With a girl in the house I couldn't resist!

We had so much fun!  I would have taken more photos but I was chasing kids!  What a fun weekend with cousins!

Swimming Lessons

At the end of the summer Brady participated in 3 weeks of swimming lessons.  He really enjoyed them!  They practiced front and back floats (which he is demonstrating below) among other things.

He really enjoyed his instructor and can't wait to begin the next level next summer!

Milwaukee

Two weeks ago Brian and I took the kids to Milwaukee to watch a Nationals game.  We were able to do many things which included a visit to the zoo and visiting my grandparents.

We started the trip with the zoo.

This summer the zoo featured a special exhibit with sharks and stingrays.

Each of the boys were also allowed to touch a horseshoe crab.

Of course a highlight is the train ride at the end of the day.  Blake waits all day for this!  Luke certainly enjoyed it this year too!

The boys were able to take home a small souvenir from the gift shop.  Luke was playing with Brady's tiger.

The next day was the game.  We got to the gates early to take in batting practice.  The younger boys entertained themselves playing catch.

Luke loved the game!  He stayed awake the whole time clapping and watching the game.

We were even able to see Hank Aaron for a special presentation.  Very cool!

The pool is always a highlight! (not Brian with the towel!)

Blake loved going under water and Luke was even gutsy with falling into Brian

Fun way to finish up the summer vacation!

T-Ball

This summer Brady played on a t-ball team with some of his classmates.  Brian helped coach.

He had so much fun!  He was serious in his stance in the outfield "just like the Phillies."

Next he wants to try flag football this fall!