dancing in the rain

While Kael is gone to school I try to get Audrina to go outside and play but she usually would rather stay inside without her brother.

But on the days its raining she begs to go out...

She stayed out for over an hour jumping in puddles and playing with worms!

Too fun!

a campin' we did go...

At the beginning of August we made a camping trip to Gogebic with Corey's parents. It was church camping weekend so there were quite a few others around, too!

We pitched our tent and enjoyed our time, busy kids, early mornings and all.

 Corey and Kael out fishing in the Kayak

 What a gorgeous site right on the lake! Too bad the weather wasn't a bit warmer for swimming!

Games with Grandma!

Lil ragamuffin playing in the dirt...

Kael and his buddy Gwen spent lots of time collecting (dead?) crayfish. 

I love camping but haven't been much up for it the past few years. I keep telling Corey I can't wait until the kids are a bit older then I will get back into it again! With busy little ones I think once a year is working out good for us...

for now ;)

"happy birthday to tenton!"

...Kenton walked around the house for a few days singing to himself. So cute!
He turned 2 on Sunday! Wow.

On his birthday we had some brownies after lunch and let him open his present from Mom and Dad.

We got him a tball set, new balls and a bat, he was pumped! And kept saying, "baseball! baseball!" He has absolutely loved baseball since Kael played tball this past summer.

He melts my heart.

...and then we had a party for him on Monday night with some family. 

"cheese..."

Happy Happy Birthday sweet boy! Love you to pieces!

first day

And just like that...!
...The first day of Kindergarten snuck up on us! He was nothing but excited to head off this morning!

There was an open house at school last week, where he was able to find his classroom and meet his teacher, and we know there are a few of his good buddies in his class!
He will be going to and from school every day with Dad! Since Corey works at the high school it works out perfect for Kael to go with him and then ride the bus to the elementary school from there.

I LOVE you bud! 

I can't wait to hear all about your day!

 ETA:

I found this poem and made me think of you and I broke down all over again. 

I know you're ready and having a great time at school but you will always be my baby and I will forever worry about you...

I wonder what you’re doing right now,

And if everyone is treating you kind.

I hope there is a special person,

A nice friend that you can find.

 

I wonder if the teacher knows

Just how special you are to me.

And if the brightness of your heart,

Is something she can see.

 

I wonder if you are thinking about 
me,

And if you need a hug.


I already miss the sound of your voice,

And how you give my leg a tug.

 

I wonder if you could possibly understand,

How hard it is for me to let you grow.

On this day know that my heart breaks,

For this is the first step in letting my baby go.

 

By Charm Moreto Damon