Layton's 1st Day of Pre-K

Layton started Little Voyagers Preschool at First United Methodist Church in Heath today. The real first day of school was last week while we were in Disney so today was his first day. I have been a little concerned about this because if you know Layton then you know he isn't an overly excited child about a lot of things. He is home body and isn't very social, even with people he is around a lot. I was pleasantly surprised this morning! He was happy all morning and ate well, brushed his own teeth, dressed himself and even did his own hair. He posed for pictures for me on the porch. He was happy in the car and walked right in with confidence and put his backpack and lunchbox up. He let me take a picture with Ms. Beth and went to his table and began his table work for the morning. I was great until got in the car and then I cried for a while. I am getting used to Logan doing big boy things and having new experiences but Layton doing them now it a lot for me. I am so thrilled that he was happy, had confidence and was excited for himself. I am so proud of him and I can't wait to hear all about it this afternoon.

He is really serious about doing his own hair. He combed it for at least 4 minutes this morning.

He wanted a rolling backpack like Logan's this year. He informed me that character backpacks are for babies. He also wanted to use Logan's old lunchbox from when he was 4 and in preschool. He DID NOT want a new one of his own. I guess character lunchboxes are not for babies. He was fine to take a picture with Logan and daddy but did not want Landry in the photo. Landry took offense to this!

Ms. Beth is a wonderful teacher already!

All I can say is...

Disney World here we come!

Bye Bye Summer Vacation

We have had a wonderful summer vacation. We have had the most fun just playing with friends and swimming. Here are a few random pics from this last month from being with friends and playing outside. This one is at the Timmerman's house when the kids all entertained themselves by taking turns jumping over Adam's legs.

I just love this picture of Logan and Anna Overstreet. We have a photo of them like this each year since they were 4 years old and in preschool together. Can anyone say arranged marriage?

Here are the little brothers, Jake and Layton.

Look how Landry is tilting her head against Jake's shoulder. Can you say arranged marriage again?

Logan and Austin Alexander had a good time swimming together on this day.

Snack time at the pool.

Happy Birthday Sis

Happy Birthday Sis

That's webdings for Happy Birthday Sis

We all love you very much!

Flubber

We made Flubber. Logan has been asking to make it for about a month so we finally did it. It is very easy to do, you mix water and Elmers glue and food coloring. Then you mix water and Borax. Then you pour the Borax solution into the glue solution and they immediately become flubbery. (Yes, they all still have their pj's on, don't judge, it's summer!)

Look at this face? Does it look happy? It was very happy mixing all the ingredients together until I told her to put her hands in the mixture and squeeze it together. Needless to say, she DID NOT touch it and hasn't touched hers since.

These little faces are happy though.

Children's Museum

I took the kids to the Children's Museum in Commerce and the Alexanders joined us. We have been there 2 other times and the kids love it. This is our favorite museum.

Landry and Ainsley played very well together.

Layton up in the rocket ship and then playing the CiCi's pizza man.

Logan and Austin loved spending time together here. They are trying to get the marble maze to work.

Layton also liked playing in the firefighter pants and Landry loved the pilot coat.

Brushing huge teeth and looking at the HUGE milk carton.

Wet Zone

Our church had a family fun day at Wet Zone in Rowlett. It was a good afternoon for all of us.

We brought Brooke Brown with us to help me watch the little ones. She love her and she was a great help to me. Here is the group of friends we hung out with. Colette Curtis, Jake Curtis, Tatum Moore, Cade Estes, Logan, Landry and Brooke. Here they are munching on cookies after several hours of swimming.

Caroline Curtis was precious and helped Brooke with the little ones. Landry finally warmed up to them later in the day.