This blog has been neglected! It is a little overwhelming to see the last time I posted was before Halloween. That means I have
to blog about. In a perfectly non-busy world, I would have it all updated before Kennedy's birthday, birthday party, and baptism all happening in the next 10 days. Slightly overwhelming so I better get started!
This morning was a little rushed. We all woke up slightly late, and everyone was not moving through their tasks as quickly as I would have liked. I worked really hard to be patient and calm as I asked them to eat their breakfast for the twentieth. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of it all, I looked up and watched McGuire across the room. He let out a deep, contented breath, closed his eyes and said, "I love this place."
And then I stopped. I smiled as I looked at each of our children and said a silent prayer of gratitude for having them in our home and as part of our family. I, like McGuire, love this place we call home and I am grateful for the safe haven it provides our family from the world.
Kennedy and McGuire were excited to start school. McGuire was beyond excited he got the same teacher Kennedy had for 1st grade. Kennedy showed a little less enthusiasm about her teacher, but only because she didn't know who she was. She has since grown to LOVE her teacher and is constantly telling us the funny things her teacher says and does in class.
It will be great watching each child as they grow and develop in educational and social aspects this year. Hard to believe we have a 1st AND 2nd grader!
Zach started pre-school the day after we got home from California. His class starts at 8 am, which was a little early the day after getting home from vacation, but he was excited to go to school! We can't believe you are old enough for pre-school, Little Texas. We love you and are excited to see all the things you will learn this year.
We spent our last day in California back at the beach. We LOVE the beach! It is so relaxing and entertains everyone for hours. It was great having Grandma and Grandpa join us for a couple days. Until next year, SoCal!
Rich and his dad
Grandpa, Grandma, and Kids
Rich after boogy boarding
Kennedy and McGuire practicing their skills on the boards
One last trip to Downtown Disney
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 07:49PM