August 24, Missing Brother

"Ok Mom, I'll settle for playing with you, but when does brother get home?" She still cries each morning at the bus stop.

August 23, First FULL Day of School

This was Alex after his first full day of school. Exhausted would be a good word for it. He zoned out here, just like this, for 20 minutes, oblivious to everything around him.

August 22, Picnic Dinner

We ate dinner on the deck and Abby decided to take some of hers into the playhouse. Yes, that's sand all over her nose, and no, I do not know how it all got there.

August 21, Random Toys

Alex pulled out this random basket of toys from the basement and both kids loved exploring the treasures in there.

August 20, First Day Of Kindergarten

Not sure if he was more excited about riding the bus or starting Kindergarten!

August 19, Zoo Babies

Here are my two zoo babies. One insisted on reading the map the whole time, while the other played mainly off the beaten trail and got in lots of trouble.

August 18, Last Weekday Ice Skating Class

Tuesday was Alex's last weekday ice skating class. He was promoted to the "tot advanced" level and really seems to love it! I'll have to check out when the Saturday class starts again.