Back to school

It was a great feeling to get back into a routine again. The kids even missed it just a little. Josh had a big week with being a kindergartner (yeah). He has been practicing walking around with his lunch box and backpack for the last three weeks so I am glad for him that he was finally able to put it to use. His beautiful face was beaming bright, I managed to hold back my tears until the car ride home. Oh sweet boy, I am so happy for you but miss you so.
Ben is in third grade this year and will be taking on a lot more responsibility with his school work. The night before school when we were giving Josh his pep / advice talk, Ben seemed disappointed we did not have any advice for him. We smiled and told him to do exactly what he has done for the last three years.
As for Grace and myself, we are enjoying the peace and quiet. Not to mention shopping and errands just the two of us.

CUBBBIES!!!!!

Here is the candy bar wrapper that we did for the kids teachers. It was a free download from shabbyblogs and oh so cute. The chocolate was a huge hit.

Beautiful Day

Crank up your volume because this is the song I had in my head all day. Cyndi and I took the kids to the beach for the day and WOW, it was the perfect day. Of course it greatly helped that the beach was deserted. It was awesome to have all of this beauty to ourselves. The kids had so much fun. Ben tried out his new skim board, Grace did everything and Josh stuck to digging.

Rest and Relaxation

This July the whole family (including my brother's family and my parents) spent four fun filled days down in Palm Beach at the Breakers. My children came home quite spoiled between room service, cabanas and a television in the bathroom. It is so hard to compete with that but, for once I didn't have to tell the kids twice to shower. They would just stand in the bathroom mesmerised. Grace became a little panicked when we put the tiniest squirt of body wash in the Jacuzzi tub. The bubbles were up to her chin and still rising. I think she realized she was about to be consumed.

Grandpa made sure the kids were well equipped for the their annual beach dig. They dug trenches and forts, this is not a small undertaking. My little Gracie just loves the beach and loves the waves, she is my fishy. You would not believe what a great swimmer she is for two years old. Josh had some issues with the ocean. He is keenly aware that there are "things" in there. So, in the meantime, he has built lots of sandcastles this summer, swimming in the ocean, not so much.