Fridays off

Four day weeks at school mean we can do some fun activities on Fridays! This past week we got to go with our cousins to the Children's museum. It was a fun day for all. Here are a couple of shots from our time there!

Andy and Katie

Back to preschool for Andy and Katie. They are going 2 mornings a week and having fun so far. We did not have any tears the first day which I was so thankful for. Katie eats up school and just comes home singing and telling me about her friends! Andy finds school a little confining for his busy little body but he is growing and changing as he learns more and more how to be part of the school group. He is funny as he is in charge of carrying Katies water in for her and little jobs to apparently help her out! Kind of funny to watch. This house is very weird for those few hours everyone is gone. But I have my list of "to do's" that have been on the back burner for awhile so time flies before I pick up these 2 cuties!

School has started. This is Briannas kindergarten year. She is such a big girl and doing very well. We had a lot of tears on the days leading up to the start but she is settling in well and loving school. Her main worry was how she would get and give hugs in the day. She is our little girl with the biggest heart. Riley has started 3rd grade and is doing well. He is Mr Serious and spent a good amount of time getting that desk just right. You can tell he is moving up at school the the "bigger" man on campus. Cute to see as he brings home his planner for us to see! Next week the other two start...glad they are split...can only say good bye to a couple kids per week!

School has started!

Happy 4th Katie and Andy

A day of birthday for out 2 little ones! So very excited they are! The day started with a trip to the dentist ok not so bright on my part but that is the way it was. Then on to Mcd's for lunch. A huge deal around here. How funny they were there! Then on to nap to prepare for our fine dining dinner of hot dogs and mac and cheese. She choose the dogs him the mac n cheese. On to presents and no one will ever be able to come close to Andy's enthusiasm! Katie opens hers and takes it all in and then gave us kisses! Our favorite part watching their coming home videos. Always makes me cry. Their birth Moms are always in my heart more heavily this day. They are 2 of a kind. One quite and reserved and the other very energetic and busy! So funny they are and we love them so! Happy Birthday!

12 Years of Marriage Today

Today Brian and I celebrated 12 years of marriage. That is so hard to believe. We always watch our marriage video with the kids . How funny is that. They are totally bored and I am sure just want it to be over...but hey it is good for them. Now I am noticing that the video is getting grainier and grainier! We are very blessed in our marriage and family. I am very lucky to call Brian my husband and friend. So on to the next year to see what it holds!

Family Reunion

A Houghton Family Reunion this weekend! Oh how much fun we had! Lots of great memories created!