A Week of Firsts

This week Russell and Sloane began their new classes of choice. On Wednesday, Sloane had her first dance class. She participates in tap and ballet. Upon arrival, she saw that a friend of hers from school was also in the class so she was super excited. She loved every minute of class and was skipping with joy when we left. On Saturday, Russell began karate class. He is in a class with only 5 other children. He had fun learning two types of punches and playing the game Tiger, Dragon, Pinata. He did well standing at attention and following the instructors directions. Russell took karate class very seriously! I am anxious to see how the remainder of classes unfold. I love watching their excitement when learning new things.

Sloane ready for dance class! Hopefully I will have karate pictures soon. I forgot my camera on Saturday.

It's a Busy Time of Year!

Before heading back to school on September 7th, we headed north to spend Labor Day weekend with my family. The kids enjoyed every minute of fun with all their relatives and are already asking to go back! On Tuesday, 3 out of 4 of us headed back to school. Both Russell and Sloane are loving their new classrooms. I too am enjoying my new classroom, in a new school, with a new group of students!!! This time of year is always so exciting as well as stressful with all the business of settling into a new routine. After a busy week, I was able to relax a bit with 12 of my girlfriends in Saugatuck, Mi. We rented a house this year for our annual Girls' Weekend. AC took the kids to see his mom in St. Joseph, where they were spoiled endlessly! Every day I thank God for all the blessings I have...

Sloane enjoyed her first caramel apple from Papa.

Russell had target practice for his new cross bow from Great Papa.
Cousin Katie is always up for keeping an eye on and entertaining the kids.

The kids love spending time with Kelly. They sweet talked her into one more ride before we had to leave.