September in a Nutshell

The first few days of September were spent hanging out with new and old friends. Jon & Nancy (our friends that live in CA) came into town to meet all of the kids our little group of friends managed to produce. The Cochran family hosted the Kruckebergs, the Larsons and Jon & Nancy. The kids had a blast being together. Of course, my daughter, the trouble maker, wouldn't let the other girls sleep. I guess excitement got the best of her, two nights in a row she went to bed AFTER midnight.  The adults spent a little time drinking and a lot of time reconnecting and playing games.  We went as a group to the Children's Museum. It was one of the busiest days there, but we all enjoyed it. Jon & Nancy, who don't have kids yet seemed a little overwhelmed but I think they enjoyed watching all of our kids interact. Cori and Kylie seemed to hit if off and they stayed together for most of the trip. Catie C. introduced Cori to Mary Poppins, which is now the only movie the kids will sit and watch. I just can't get over it, even Spencer will sit and watch.

 

Cori started school the next week.  She was excited to have a new teacher.  She is also in a new room this year.  So far she likes her classmates and her teacher.  The school has also gotten some new equipment for outdoor play.  Spencer has had a hard time being in the babysitting room while I work in the classroom.  Luckily Michael's parents have helped me out and taken Spencer on those days.  Spencer can't wait to go to school, it seems he'd rather skip ahead to Cori's class, and the kids don't seem to mind either. 

 

The kids have been enjoying the cooler weather.  Spencer is more sure of himself on the slide and playhouse and he does really well in the sandbox.  The kids made these hand and foot print stones and GG Charlotte's last summer.  I can't wait to see their faces when it snows for the first time!

 

 

 

Tea Party VIP table.



            


   

We went to Conner Prairie with Bea and Papa. They took us up in the hot air balloon. I was a little uncomfortable but the kids seemed to enjoy it. It was a beautiful day to visit and the kids were exhausted afterward.

 

The weekend of our 5 year Anniversary we spent cleaning puke and poop up after the kids came down with a bug.  By Sunday we had all been infected.  Needless to say we did not get to celebrate the way we wanted.  Luckily when our friends Jennifer, Mason, and Ella came to visit, Jennifer offered to watch the kids so we could go out for a kid free night.  She even sent us with a gift card! Thanks Jen!

 

Now we are getting into October...soon to follow.

 

Yowzas! Check out that swollen nose! I put a helmet on him AFTER the nose-dive.

Saturday Fun with Daddy (Tent building)

Trace cutters, cut out, punch holes in them.  Busy hands equal quite time!

Busy Girl

Water beads, seriously addicting! I can't walk away!

Happenings from last week..

Spencer got a serious boo boo on his face.  Spence meet sidewalk, sidewalk meet Spencer's nose.  He was hurt but was more upset that I was taking him inside to patch him up! Such a boy.  Papa taught Spencer how to throw his arms up and say "touchdown", he's prepping Spencer for the season to come.  The little dude is more and more expressive about his wants and needs.  He has also been teething this month, it's not a fun thing we are just hoping to get through it unscathed.
Cori has been working on writing her letters, she has "C" and "O" down.  Not always in that order.  We've done a few projects this week including some foam lacing "cards" I made with cookie cutters and a hole punch.  We also got water beads for a sensory activity.  Next week she has Fairy Tale Camp at her preschool.
I attempted another batch of gluten free bread, but as always it's a failed project and waste of food.  I think my oven is adverse to all things gluten free.  I may just give up bread products all together, or until Earth Fare opens this year just down the street from our house.  I can't wait to see what kind of yummy healthy options they will have.  I was also asked to take over the Preschool's Treasury job.  I'm not looking forward to the accounting part but it will be good experience for when I go back to work.  Enjoy the pictures.  I can't say enough how blessed we are.  

Peace, Love & Chicken Grease!

Mommy/Cori date.  A $1 movie at the theater and "shopping". 

Excited to brush his teeth!

Caught climbing.....again.

Time is flying!

As you can tell we are living life instead of blogging about it! It's been two years since our last post.  Here are some pictures that were taken during the school year. 

Will post again soon when I figure out how to get the pictures off of my phone.  Enjoy!