Rainbow

We got an awesome storm yesterday and it produced this rainbow. So if you can look past the power lines then it's really nice.

White Horse

Ski Resort for lunch.An old...snowmobile/tractor thingy (that's the city coming out in me)
Sycamore Canyon
White Horse Lake
White Horse Lake

We took a family day car trip in the forest this weekend. We just wanted to get outside in the forest and be together as a family. So we drove to our ski resort and had lunch. We then took the kids to White Horse Lake....they both fell asleep on the way there so we stopped by Sycamore Canyon first. It was a really nice day together.

I (we) Made It

Ahh, the first day of school is over....I'll never have that day again....you know, first born, stay at home mom, great big school bus....again, ahh. I stayed pretty busy that day but I was like a kid at Christmas when 2:30pm rolled around. Klara and I waited and waited and waited...and waited some more for the bus. It finally arrived around 3:15pm (which felt like eternity!!). I was so, no wait....SOOOO happy to see him. He did great and he was most excited that he got to play on the playground 2 times in one day!! Today was day 2....and I'm proud to say I did much better. Only a few tears to fight back as he got on the bus to go. We are now dealing with new issues...he has a hard time adjusting to life back at home. He's been a little aggressive with his sister and then he takes a little nap. I knew we would have this adjustment to make and we'll get thru it. Thanks for all the words of encouragement that has come my way by emails and phone. I'm still glad the "first day of school" is over....it was rough.

1st Day Of School

I wanted to get this out right away to keep me busy, however, my eyes are quite blurry. Kaleb was so excited to start school today. He wears a uniform and gets to ride the bus. But, he was a bit nervous about the bus. So Clif got up and stayed home with Klara. They waited outside on the driveway and waved goodbye as Kaleb and I got on the bus. I rode the bus with him and I'm sure glad I did. It's noisy....were busses that noisy when we were kids??? Well, he was a little intimidated by that but did fine overall. I pointed out landmarks for him and he learned where he could hold on. At school, the teachers ushered all the kids to the building and all I got was a kiss.(boo hoo) He took off and went on his way....a little shy like, but followed the instructions. I walked home with my tissues in hand. I thought I had it together until I walked in the door and daddy says "who's that" to Klara. She came running to the door and said "mommy and Kaleb"....and then she says "where's Kaleb". Yep, more boo hoo from mommy. So we explained and now here I am. Clif went back to bed and us girls will go do some errands today to stay busy. Kaleb will ride the bus home today without me and I can't wait until 3pm to see him!! (neither can Klara)

1st day of Kindergarten uniform

with his backpack on
my big boy getting on the big bus
Front of his school
his school bus...see it's a big one!

Of course, Klara wanted a pic too when she saw the ones of Kaleb.

Yes, More Soccer

I just can't help it. I'm so proud of our boy playing soccer and actually participating. This was snack time before the game. I guess I need to work with Klara on keeping her legs closed. Good thing it was a skort. But I love the glasses on them both!!
More pics of Kaleb kicking the ball.....
A group "High-5" after a score. Little did they know, as they were trying to "organize" their hand slap, the other team was waiting on them to start the next play. Very Cute!!

Clif's Early B-day

Since my parents were in town, we had Clif's b-day party early. Kaleb was so excited to help me bake the cake. Of course he got to lick the bowl when we were done.
I know it's a pretty sad looking cake, but I'd be in trouble if I didn't post it. This is one dream job I can scratch off my list.
Clif's gifts.

Church Day

Klara looking cute in her $4 Kohl's outfit. She didn't look nearly this put together after church.
Kaleb wasn't in the mood for pics, so Klara tried to make him laugh.
The many sleeping positions....ahh, to sleep like a kid again.

Home Depot in Phx

We once again got to go to the free craft day at Home Depot but in Phx this time. The kids got to build a flag pole (which stayed in Phx ((in trash can)). The tables were nicer to work on in Phx than in Flag, but they didn't have the option to paint their poles (oh darn......) in the Phx store. Klara is showing off her creation!!
and Kaleb shows of his!!
That night they got to dip fruit in chocolate.....yummm!!

Vacation

The kids were able to go and spend some time with their Grandma and Grandpa Backey for few days. Meanwhile, Clif and I got tons of work done around the house and even got to see a movie, Black Night. Then we picked the kids up and con't to Phx to see my parents. The kids with MeMa
The kids with Great Granny Nadine (she's 88 yrs old now!!)
Of course it got up to 112 in Phx so out came the pool.

MeMa had taken a trip to New Orleans and picked the masks up for the kids.