Backyard Campout

So the weekend before Ryan started school we decided we wanted to do something special with him. Not having a whole lot of money we gave him a few suggestions and he decided on camping. So we had a big family campout in our backyard. We made a fire, smores, roasted hot dogs, and just hung out in the tent. The boys both had a blast and we definitely will be camping more in the future.

Ryan's 1st day of school

So today my baby boy started school. I cant believe he is old enough to be in Kindergarten!! I think he will do great but it was still hard on mommy. I felt a little better when he turned around as he walked down the hallway with his class and gave me a huge smile and a big thumbs up!! Our lives have changed forever today! No more going whenever we want, now we are on a school schedule!! I'm sure it will get easier but today its not!!

A big UH-OH!!

Well today has been an eventful day! Josh found some fingernail polish and decided he was going to paint the house! And I know it was him because he was got "pink"-handed!! I had fingernail polish on the carpet, the rug, the couch, his clothes, and him! What a mess!! I got most of it cleaned up but I think the rug and clothes are just going to go in the trash!

Family Fun Weekend

This weekend we finally got to spend some time together just as family. Dave had worked the previous 19 days! So on Saturday morning we got up and decided to take a wagon ride. The boys love to ride in their wagon. We decided we would walk to Ryan's new school which he will be starting on Aug. 18th. I can't believe he is old enough already to go to Kindergarten!! We walked to his school and let them play on the playground for awhile. We also took a little snack for when they took a break from playing. After an hour or so we decided to head back home where we just hung out for the rest of the evening until we went out to dinner and did a little shopping. Sunday morning we woke up early and headed to Kings Island for Dave's company picnic. It was a cool morning and never did get too hot. Ryan had a blast riding all the rides but he needs to grow about 4 inches before next year so he can ride some of the bigger ones. Josh wasnt big enough to ride but a few rides. He liked the ones he rode except the carousel for some reason. As soon as we went around once he started screaming, "I'M DONE!!" and was trying to climb down! We all had to stop and get some BLUE ice cream! It's the best! I can not go to Kings Island without getting BLUE ice cream. We had a great day as a family! The best part is pretty much everything was free!!!