It felt like SUMMER came to an abrupt STOP and the BLUR of school began! It's not our first year heading back to the routine, but the new routine with 3 kiddos in FULL day school was a first!
Leighton started Kindergarten this year and is now in ALL DAY SCHOOL!
Griffin started 6th grade, which is officially MIDDLE SCHOOL, but thankfully is still at our fav little place on the hill.
Millie started 5th grade and is in her final year of ELEMENTARY!
Just don't blink MOM...it goes by in a blur, but thankfully I'm wrapped up in that tornado of chaos with these kiddos!
Best thing for this mama is starting the year off with all school worship and prayer!
We capitalized on the nice September weather and the final weekend the pool was open for the season and spent Friday night swimming with friends!
All smiles after a fun evening of pool and pizza!
And then it was time for the first weekend filled with CHEER!!! Bring on the coffee!
Millie's squad was up first!
Next up was Leighton's first game!
Done with games and celebrating with GUACOMOLE...because we are a little extra.
Why not add on family pictures to the first weekend of school...sounds relaxing!
We had an amazing experience with a wonderful "new to us" photographer. Can't wait to share her pictures, but you might have to wait for the Christmas card!
If being obsessed with your kids is wrong, I don't want to be right!
Millie and her "little" sis! Cheer edition!
Favorite Sports Team Day....I guess you can say we will always be a House Divided!
Friday night watching some UW Volleyball! Go Coach LG!
Look tough!
DUBS UP!!!!
And then the Football edition...Cougs took it this year!
Another Saturday...another weekend of junior cheer.
Between game Hot Tubs...
Next up...LJ and a RAINY day!
She cheered her heart out and earned the SPIRIT stick!
WET...really WET!!!
And then it was round 2 of Hot Tubs...and we all joined in to warm up!
Who did it best...we are loving 12:30 church and the brunch bonanza at home each week.
It's rough being 5!
Early morning eye doctor.
Still getting my steps in!
And the official Spirit Stick since the original was ruined by the rain!
MOM AND DAD Weekend Extravaganza for Rich's 46th Birthday (with puppers)!
Stop 1 - Lunch
Spent the first afternoon taking Ford out to get on some birds!
Favorite place on Earth...
Saturday morning in our happy place...
Meanwhile back home....Grammy and Papa took care of the crew! Cheer, Birthdays, Fun nights and more!!!
Heading back home to the kiddos...Ford enjoyed being the only KID!!!
Dad's birthday with the kids...everyone showered and ready for a NEW week!
Griffin has been playing soccer for his 2nd season at HCA and enjoying it! We love it too!
Sneaking out for sunset walks with my babe!
And then the braces were GONE!!!
Millie lead a prayer on Prayer at the Pole day! Love her heart for God!
Game DAY....again!
Sunny September means getting the yard ready for winter...
I had the pleasure of attending a Baptism class with Millie...she's not quite ready to do it at church, but so excited to see her grow in faith and love.
Mom and G time! As he gets older, I cherish this...his schedule is getting filled with things more than mom!
That's my take away...the time will pass, but I will continue to put God, my husband and kiddos first! Thankful for my blessings and praying that my heart is humble and can shine HIS light!
