Geocaching

Last weekend we finally got around to try something we have wanted to do for a long time. Geocaching. This was our first time so we went about it like we were Pirates searching for a treasure. I pulled out the eye patch the big pirate earring and the arrg! But the kids were just embarrassed for me and took all the stuff away and used it amongst themselves. We went to three locations and found one "cach" it was a pretty lame "cach" so we didn't take anything out we just put something cool in it. I think we will try it again. The kids were hiking all over and not complaining like usual when we just go on a hike.































Finding our first "cach"!





















The "junk" inside




































Best buddies! Even dressed the same and wore there hair the same.

























Ivy's mean Pirate look






















Enjoying the view..




















































Watch out boys!















And girls!

Labor Day trip!

Friday night at 5:00pm we decided to drive to Florida and go to the beach. we were on our way 1/2 hr later. We just threw swimsuits in a bag and left.

Highlights: Beach, Sleeping in, Family time, Crocodiles, Free breakfast, Palm trees

Low lights: Forgetting to pack under ware for all the kids.., BAD traffic on the way there, Camera Battery dieing after first hour and charger left at home! (Meaning I missed taking pictures of the kids with Crocodile's), Not having Hotel reservations so paying WAY too much for a room.

Next time I think we will plan a little better like; bringing under ware for the kids. But, what a fantastic trip! We love living close to Paradise!

The slow days in the South

While the boys are at school...

Ivy is a natural dancer. She was SO excited to start her Ballet/Tap class. It is a pretty serious Dance Theater Company. They have to wear there hair in buns every class and everything. Ivy is pretty much a girl who has died and gone to Heaven.

School Starts

School is finally in session. The schools here are pretty amazing although, what I have gained in academics I have lost in convenience. It takes me almost TWO HOURS to drop off and pick up my kids at school. They don't bus out here so EVERY parent is there. The last three years they were able to walk so I know I am due for it but it is still quite frustrating. The boys are all in a different school which gives me THREE SCHOOLS to figure out. It is quite a learning curve. Not to mention that the schools start at 7:45AM. Way too early! I am going to get myself a book on tape and Ivy some Learning movies to make the process a little more bearable. Kanyon signed up for Band this year. He is playing the Saxophone. He is doing a really great job and is very enthusiastic about it. Kanyons school has a DRESS CODE so he has to have his shirt tucked in every day and they are particular about how nice your clothes are. And they have to "dress out" for P.E. (meaning they have a locker room where they change into an assigned gym uniform.) Pretty intense! Welcome to Middle School!





















First day of school!















Saul 5th grade






















Eli 2nd grade





I don't know how I didn't get a close up of Kanyon..

The rest of the Summer...

Camping, Train riding and Cousins. Such a fun Summer. Now back to the real world.