Happy Fall...

I just love my kiddos. More to come....

We love parades!!

We went to several parades this past weekend. One of them was ISU Homecoming parade. Katelyn got to see our friend Molly. She learned some new dance moves that is for sure. Here they are dancing away> Molly was doing the hip action and Katelyn was raising the roof. What is an ISU parade w/o Reggie?!

They are just too cute.

We also went to the High School Parade with our friends Rachel, Sarah, and our cousins Lexi and Lindsay.

And what the kids like the best....ALL THE CANDY THEY GOT!!!!

Off Roading....

Katelyn got to drive Sam's Truck the other day. As you can see....Sam did have to assist. He called her a crazy driver. but look how much fun she was having....Look mommy, no hands!

Oops...off the curb. Oh well, better luck next time...if Sam lets her drive again!

Bowling Fun!!

Aunt Amy, Meemaw, Papa and I took the kids bowling before they started Kindergarten. They are such good friends. Makes me remember being friends with my cousins when I was little. Our kids are lucky b/c they are in the same town! Before we left I put the girls hair up like Katelyn wears her's. They all looked so cute in their pig tails!

School...

Sam's 1st Day of 3's Preschool... Last Day of 3's Preschool... Sam's 1st Day of 4's Preschool...

Last Day of 4's Preschool...
AND DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

1st Day of Kindergarten!!

Sam had a great 1st week. He had friends coming up to him on the second day that knew his name and wanted to play. You like your teacher, the Art teacher, the principal.

We went to a PTO picnic on Tuesday the 31st. You had 4 boys following you around. Right when we walked up one of the boys said he had been looking all over for you. And the GIRLS...WOW. They wanted to hold your hand. One of them said you were K U T cute (I didn't tell you that though ;) You also told us that one of them kissed you....not sure how we really felt about that. We told you not to let girls kiss you...and you dont need to be kissing them. It is to early, not for school...but it melts my heart.....

The day goes by so fast w/o you here. I can't wait until it is time for the bus to get here! We are so happy that you enjoy going...and the school is just great.

Can't wait to watch you grow...well....I can wait....I wish time would not go so fast....but it has to happen so... ;)

The time has come....

SAMUEL -

Look at that adorable little man...it seems like just yesterday you were that small. And now you are 5 and a 1/2 and headed to Kindergarten on Monday. I am trying so hard to be strong for you. I am trying to hold back the tears. I have been so lucky to have spent your childhood with you...those young, sweet, special years that have just been the best of my life. I hope that your father and I have raised you right so far. I know you will make us so proud. Mommy is going to miss you so much, but I am so excited for you to meet new friends, and learn all kinds of new and fun things.

We love you buddy. Good luck. And if you see mommy cry a little bit on Monday, or when I drop you off on Tuesday for your first full day, just know they are tears of happiness. They really are. Because you make me sooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy :)

Love,
Mommy

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Happy 4th....Belated

Hope everyone had a great Holiday. We sure did. Had some great quality family time and good time with friends. Here are a few pictures. We took family pictures... The kiddos on thr 4th before we went to the parade!

All the kids at our house on the 4th. Such a fun time ;)