First day of first grade and super hero powers

Yesterday was Lex's first day of first grade. I absolutely cannot believe he is in first grade! As I expected, he did not want me to walk with him. We went to Open House the night before and he finally started to get excited. He just looked like such a big kid sitting at his desk! *sigh* My little boy is growing up... As Lex left for his day of school, Nate informed me that he had superpowers (he did have a blanket cape on!) and he would take care of me. As I was painting later, I found out what his superpowers were: Mom, I see your butt. Excuse me? I see your butt! I have pants on, Nate. Yep, that's my super power. I can see peoples' butts. Oh dear...

Awwwness and guns, yeppers...

Last night we were driving home from Jamestown. Bailey had chosen to go to Friendly's for her birthday dinner (so hard to believe she's 11 already!). As were leaving Jamestown, there were a few deer in somebody's backyard that Erik pointed out to the kids. Three of the kids in the car said, "Awww, look at the deer!!" Lex, on the other hand said, "Dad! We should have brought our guns! Look how close those deer were! We could have shot them! Man, I knew we shoulda brought them!" I'm thinking I have a hunter on my hands...

The past three months...

I realized I haven't written in a while. I'm thinking that's a good thing as we've been so busy enjoying our summer! This has probably been the best summer we've had in a long time! Until this week, I could count on one hand the number of times its rained. Also, until this week, it's been super warm. We've been able to enjoy, literally, every single day since school got out. A lot of families try to jam pack each day with stuff and well, we just don't. Don't get wrong, sometimes we do, but for the most part, we really just try to enjoy life. We chill out with each other in the morning and snuggle on the couch. We go for walks, bike rides, to the pool, trampoline, etc. There is nothing better on this Earth than listening to the sound of laughter during the day and hugs and kisses at night. Nate started riding his bike with no training wheels this month. I should say, flying, not riding as he is not slow in the slightest! Lex has two loose teeth on the bottom and he's waiting for them to fall out. Bailey has shot up and will be taller than me by Christmastime. We got another dog this summer and have been having fun watching Charlie and him get along and play. We've had lots of sleepovers and daytime playdates. I can honestly say that family comes before cleaning and that is obvious! Eh, dust will always be here but we may not. Time to enjoy each other while we can. :)