Today we went to Lance's alumni soccer game..it was super fun to see him play and reconnect with old friends! I didn't get pictures of the game, of course, but here is one of the girls on our way..all bundled up with backpacks on hand! They each had their backpacks filled with favorite blankeys and dolls, and stuffed animals. They were so cute!
....not so cute here, but funny! she was soooo mad, as you can see, because she couldn't get her hat on all by herself!
We went to a fun night hosted by our church..it was tons of fun for the kids! Lots of games and prizes, a jumpy house, dinner...and here they are during worship! It was so fun to see them jumping around and singing!
Here is Violet getting her face painted!
Here are the girls waiting with me to pick Kaedyn up from school! It's still been nice out so it's not much of a bother...hope it goes better when we are bundled up in the snow!
Here Is Violet on her first actual day of preschool! She was soooo excited to go! I couldn't believe that when I got to her room she said bye mom, and turned around and walked away! When I picked her up, she was beaming! She said it was so fun! ahhh...another big kid in the kelly house!
So, I guess we just had to cave in and let the kids stay up late to watch the first packer game of the season! I cannot even begin to tell you how excited they were to stay up late and eat junk food!
Here is one of the many celebration dances that occurred after a touchdown!
Mercedes looking ever-so-cute in Lance's football helmet/hat!
Both girls enjoying the game...I will say, I think we are going to have to buy a few more cheeseheads....mommy played referee over who's turn it was playing with it!
Enjoying a beautiful afternoon outside. Kaed played football, Violet was 'snuggling' a worm, and merce following them both around!
Lance picking up from his 2nd day of school!! Today, his 3rd day of school..Kaed asked if I could just drop him off at the door and not walk him all the way to his classroom. :( I guess this is good news..independence. I'm not going to lie...I teared up a bit! But despite my worries..he made it to the class ok, cause he was there when I picked him up at the end of school!
well...it's official! Kaed had his first day of kindergarten! I know he doesn't look excited...but trust me, he was! He gets a little shy at first! He said he had a lot of fun, and can't wait to go again tomorrow! He's so grown up now! :)
Here they are as we were about to leave the house. We also had a meeting to meet Violet's teachers so as you can see...she has her backpack on and ready to go! Poor poor Merce...she totally thinks she is going too...all ready to go with her backpack too..and posing with a cute smile!
So we bought these loft beds for the kiddos, planning to assemble them once we've moved to WI...but Daddy, and the kids, couldn't wait that long! They are sooooo excited about them!
Today we had the pleasure of taking the kiddos to the fair, along with the Ulferts Family! Here are the three eldest on the bus ride to the fair..which is probably the highlight for them!
...gazing out the window in wonder!
Trying to get a pose of all the kids together...it's really difficult with 5 of them!
I love Kaedyn's pose here...he looks like a bored teenager!
Observing the animals in the birthing center. As you can see, violet was a little stand-off-ish! It was kind of weird...she wasn't real fond of the animals! When we got to the cow barn, she would have nothing to do with it!
Our dear little Violet has finally turned the corner and is now willing to go on the rides! Woowoo Violet!
I'm pretty sure I should get super mom award for this...we build little wood toolboxes at the Home Depot corner. I had Merce on my back..which weighed a ridiculous amount...plus violet in front of me as I helped her hammer nails into the wood! I even lifted her up for some of it so she could hammer it easier! whew..that was exhausting! Thank goodness Gretch helped Kaedyn!
Awe...Violet even got a ride in the backpack...thanks Daddy!
