My first day

I volunteered at carline at school and loved seeing the boys' classmates on their first day. After that, I joined a few friends for lunch to celebrate the first day back to school. I was so productive after lunch since I could dash into places by myself :-)

First Day!

Jack and Theo had to be pried out of bed this morning, of course they were sleeping soundly on a school day, and guided through putting on their uniforms. They ate a nice, big breakfast and posed for their pictures. I used the fabric banner that I made in their school colors as the backdrop. Theo has a new, bigger backpack now that he's a big Pre-K boy and will be bringing home lots of work.

They were all smiles walking in together. I had them take in little treats to their teachers so they could practice introducing themselves. I hope my boys have a great first day!

PK and 2nd grade classrooms

Tonight I went to Open House for Jack's teacher and I LOVED her. He's going to have a great year. The room is decorated like a racetrack and Jack sits in the middle in the back, right next to his buddy, Izabella.

Theo's classroom is decorated to be a giant cruise ship. He sits at the yellow table closest to his teacher's desk. He's going to learn an amazing amount.

Pool Party

We hosted a back to school pool party with another school family yesterday at the same pool that the boys swam at for swim team. Tons of friends came and it was really neat for all of the moms to meet each other. We served up tons of ice cream sundaes with a variety of toppings, and also had another go round with ice cream cones! The boys said the ice cream was their favorite part :-)  It was a wonderful way to celebrate the last day of summer. I think we might have a new tradition!!

I Can See!!!

I let Theo's hair grow out all summer long and well, long it did get. That doesn't jive with his school so the hair had to be trimmed back. I took him to my salon (just like last year) and Ms. Barbie did a great job. His hair is super thick. Just look at that pile on the floor!!!

Jen's birthday

My friend Kristen and her husband, Abel, have a party barge that totally rocks! 22 cup holders and an awesome sound system make for a good time. Our buddy Jen celebrated her birthday on the barge and we all had a blast. We took turns being towed on a float and enjoyed a signature drink made by the birthday girl herself in between. I loved my maiden voyage on Anchor Management.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

We are still a week away from going back to school so we headed west to Gulfport today to the children's museum. The place was completely empty since all the schools are back.  We got asked if we home school :-)

Jack and Michael climbed in the tower and ran all over the place! Jack also spent a great deal of time in the science area, learning all about the nervous system and currents. Theo and Molly played in the grocery store and on the fishing boat. All of the kids went in the art room, though Theo preferred to mix paint instead of completing his project.

We wrapped up the day by seeing Odd Life of Timothy Green. Theo has been talking about this movie for weeks and was so excited to finally see it. It's a tearjerker!  Bring a tissue for that one.