LPS Party!

The Littlest Pet Shop Adoption Agency was the place for Emmy's birthday party.

So many cute friends who lovingly adopted and took home a Littlest Pet:

But not before they got their new homes ready, complete with a warm blankie and a food dish,

 

and not before taking them to the movies to see their fellow LPS on the big screen,

and of course, not before the big celebration and opening of the presents.

 We were happy to see all of the Littlest Pets go to such good, loving homes!

six smiles

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Six Smiles on September Seventeenth.

And So many more Smiles 

since Caleb and Codi were here with us to celebrate!

That was a first and we loved it!

happy weekend

Friday, this came home.
I'm so happy we get these calendars once again!

Saturday we had the Primary talent show.
It was a blast!

Ali and Makenzie did a modesty fashion show and Emmy told her original jokes.

The kids made this on Sunday.

Emmy wore some protective gear, including 4 pairs of underwear just for a little extra cushion.

 

It was swingin!

Emmy's original jokes:
What did the iPad say to the iPhone?  I! (with a wave of her hand)
What do mouses eat for their birthdays?  Cheesecake
What do horses eat for dessert?  Caramel apples
Where do kitties swim?  In a kiddy pool
What do pilots eat for breakfast?  Plane bagels

pinky finger

Jake broke his pinky finger.

It was after the Court of Honor, the first day of school.  The Scouts went to the gym to play around, someone threw a ball at Jake, and Jake tried to deflect it.  And broke his pinky.  It was a pretty good break--they thought he might need surgery.  Luckily he does not.

Take 1:  Getting a cast

Take 2:  Getting a cast again, only this time Uncle Dan pulled some strings and got us into see Dr. Hanel, the best pediatric orthopaedist around.

Jake has been adjusting to doing everything with his left hand, including writing!  Although, I get to be his scribe for homework.  Good thing I did pretty well in 7th grade. ;)

stretching summer

Even though school has started, we are squeezing in some summer-ish things to enjoy those warm rays of sunshine:

 Sunday afternoon at Ballard Locks

 

 Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Jenny came with us.

 

Gorgeous day, beautiful boats.

Family Night at the Mariners game

Hoopes, Roberts, Kimballs, & Maurers.

 

The kids made it on the BIG SCREEN!!!

The M's lost, but we had a blast!

kindergarten

11:20 bus to Endeavour Elementary

teacher: Ms. Finch

 

Arrival at 3:16

A 3-part first day for half-day kindergarten:

Part 1: The bus stop

There's just something about putting your child on a school bus and watching them drive away.  Definitely pulls at the heartstrings.

Part 2: The school

Emmy was, of course, first in line, and started in right away with getting to know Ms. Finch.

Part 3: The bus stop again

She thought kindergarten was kinda boring, but you probably would too if you were used to hanging out with Drew and me all day.  Good thing our Grand Ridge Kindergarteners are being bussed to Endeavour so she can ride the bus, which ended up being her favorite part of the day!

Silver linings.

back to school

7:02 bus to Pacific Cascade Middle School

7th grade

Home at 2:30.

9:15 bell at Grand Ridge Elementary

3rd grade: Mrs. Haroutoonian

Done at 3:40.

And good-bye Summer.