Micah :)

For those family members that are far away I just wanted to post a photo of Micah and I. The pregnancy is just over 32 weeks along so we only have about 7.5 to go! We are so excited to meet the little guy!!!

First day of "Won do"

Now that Julia and I are flying solo in the mornings we decided to go ahead and enroll her in the toddler Tae Kwon Do class where Noah and Reyna have been taking classes. She was over the moon excited that she was gonna go to "won do" and talked about it all morning before we went. It is a mom and tot class so I was able to play with her. We had such a great time! Mr. Mason kept us super busy so I was only able so snap a few photos.
Julia pushing her ball through the tunnel.
Pushing the pad across the room and back. She was laughing and happy the whole time :) We then practiced doing somersaults over the top!
Getting ready to do a somersault solo. She is getting better and better at it.
Breaking the board! She was so excited that she got to break a board too! Just like Noah!

It was pretty neat, we played a lot of games that both got them moving physically and helped them with counting and colors.. Can't wait to go back again on Wednesday!

School Days!

Well September is now upon us..... With that comes crisp fall weather, leaves changing colors, Hot apple cider on the stove, dinner in the crock pot and SCHOOL!

Noah started the Second Grade this year and is really enjoying himself. I am so thankful that he really enjoys school. His teacher this year is really great. I can't wait to see what he will accomplish!

Here are a few photos of my "little" boy on his first day of school.




Naturally Noah is big enough that he doesn't want his mother taking excessive photos of his first day of school, so that is all I was "allowed"

However, Reyna started Kindergarten this week and I was allowed to take a few more photos of her orientation and first day. She is over the moon about getting to go to school this year. She is a little bit bummed out that she doesn't get to eat lunch at school like Noah. But sadly first grade will come before we know it! Today was her actual first day. Kind of weird to have your first day on Friday. She doesn't want to wait till Monday to get to go again. Oh well. We do love her teacher this year. I am so thankful that both kids seem to be put with teachers that really fit well with their personalities.

At Orientation day

Julia wants to be a big kid too!
Reyna and her teacher
All ready for the first day!
All three kiddos :) They were all so energetic this morning, this is the best photo I got.
Julia all excited to go!

All settled in at her desk.
With BFF Emelia at the end of a great first day!
Little sisters ready for their playmates to come home.

Camping at the Cove

Well, the much anticipated 5 night camping trip has come and gone and I am still here to tell about it :) The kids have been excited about this for months. So last week we began to pack up to leave for Cove Palisades State Park. Unfortunately on Saturday Eric threw out his back so there was a little bit of a concern that we may not make it, but at the last minute we pulled it together and were able to go. We were accompanied by or good friends and partners in crime the Salter family. So between us there were 7 kids (Noah is the only boy till Micah comes along) and 4 adults. We are quite the "herd" but we are a good "herd" and always have a fantastic time! This year it was quite a bit warmer then we expected. One of the days it was over 100! But, each day when it became too hot we just went down to the lake and floated for a couple of hours. All the kids just loved to play in the water. Other then that there were plenty of boulders to climb, Dirt to scoop up, bikes to ride and lizards to catch. I think there was only one time that I had to crack open the craft box to keep the kids busy. They did a great job finding things to do! The kids also played so hard that they slept great at night! Here are a few photos of our fun.

Our Home away from homeThere was lots of dirt... And Julia likes dirt, she can play in it for HOURS!Julia and Layelle played together in the dirt so well. They were adorable!
There were also lots of rocks. Over the course of the week there were many different "clubs" and hideouts. Apparently Reyna did not want her photo taken. But with a face like that it is quite necessary to share :)All ready to swim!Both Noah and Reyna were perfectly content to float around for hours. Julia loved floating in her little boat!
Julia was cold!Best Buds!My two handsome men.All of us Stifflers
Swimming wore the little ones out. This is one of the two short naps that Julia got over the week.Layelle looks like she means business.
When the temp is over 100 this very well may be the ONLY way to pass the time.Julia loved playing on the ScooterNew and interesting ways to get around :)
While we were there we got to celebrate Eric's 30th birthday!

Are we hugging or wrestling???
At the playground
Well that pretty much sums up our trip. A whole lot of hanging out! Now we are back to "real" life getting prepared for Noah and Reyna to start school in about 2 weeks and then little Micah's arrival in just under 3 months!

A trip to the park with Baba and Grandma.

A few weeks ago we were able to spend a little time with Baba and Grandma. The kids were really missing them and we were so excited to be able to spend a little time at our favorite park. Here are some photos of our afternoon together.

Swings!
My handsome Daddy :)
Look Baba I lost a tooth!

This guy is pretty handsome too :)Playing Catch!
The "little" sisters club Baba and Miss Reyna Fish LipsBaba and Grandma