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.