Sunday, August 26, 2012

1st Grade!

Our beautiful little girl is in first grade! She was happy and confident about going all day to school. I, on the other hand, was sad and so nervous for her. I hid those feelings from her the best I could, and she didn't seem nervous at all. She even wanted to ride the bus home. I told her I was going to come to the school and make sure she got on the right bus the first day, but she insisted I didn't need to.





Jared offered to take her to school that day, and she was very excited about that. I felt bad not being the one taking her, but it worked out well and saved me from many tears. It was easier to watch her leave with her dad than to watch her walk into the great big school all by herself.
Mackayla lined up and ready to go in with her class at school.


This is the best picture I got of her getting off the bus at the end of the day. I won't lie, it was one of the longest days ever!! I just kept watching the clock, wondering if she was doing ok. It was such a relief when she got off the bus and said it was a good day.



She really missed Caitlin and wanted to hold her as soon as she got home.


Each day has been better and gone smoother for her. She is absolutely exhausted at the end of each day though. These long days will take some getting use to still.
Here is day two.


Day 3

Day 4


After making it through the entire week, Jared took us to City Creek Center Friday night to have some fun. We had a great time and it was the perfect way to unwind after a long week.



These pictures were from before school started. I love these little kids! Why, oh why do they have to grow up and go to first grade?!?!?






Chelsea's Wedding

In mid August, we got to have lots of family in town for Chelsea's, Jared's cousin, wedding. We had a great time with everyone.




Jacob had so much fun with his Great-Grandma Jones. He even got her to have a lightsaber battle with him.

Great-Grandma Jones and Caitlin. Mackayla put a wedding veil on her to dress her up for the festivities that day.

While everyone was in the temple for the wedding I hung out in the van with eight, cute little children.







The happy couple!



Waiting in the shade



Jacob was playing with Jared's Uncle Eric



Mackayla and Lexie swinging at the reception


Bradley and Jacob swinging also


That Saturday, since a lot of family were still in town, we had a fun barbecue at our house.








The kids enjoyed the little pool and slip-n-slide.







Aunt Cheryl reading to the kids


After the big party, Caitlin crashed out while laying with Daddy on the floor.



Jacob's 3rd Birthday

Jacob turned 3! He changed his mind many times on what kind of a cake he wanted, but finally decided on a dragon cake. Jared and I worked together the night before to make this orange dragon.



The ward Fathers and Sons campout happened to be the night of Jacob's birthday. Jared came home a little early that day so we could have time for a birthday party before he took the boys camping.



We've been getting a lot of the fake or forced smiles from Jacob so his dad is tickling him here to get a real smile.


Caitlin was having a great time while we were eating cake.





Playing in Jacob's new tent and tunnel


Bradley gave Jacob some candy for his birthday




Mackayla gave him this cute little dragon


Opening more gifts...


"I'm three!"



Handsome little birthday boy!



Ready to head out for the campout that evening.




This is the only picture Jared took while camping. They had a great time though, and all returned home safe, so I might let them go again next year. :)




While the guys were gone camping, us girls went shopping to find a new outfit for Mackayla for the 1st day of school. We also got a milkshake and then had a fun sleepover in Mommy's bed.




Jacob at 3~


Jacob is a very happy, very social little guy. He knows no stangers. He loves to talk and talk to anyone and everyone. He gets very wild and very loud, but is always making us laugh. He loves to play with Bradley and Mackayla all day long, and give kisses to his baby sister. He and Bradley love to wrestle, play lightsabers, do kung-fu, and just run and jump together. He plays so well with Mackayla, too. She takes very good care of him and is always watching out for him. Jacob is so happy when he wakes up IF his Daddy is still home. If he's already gone to work, Jacob will cry and cry. He loves his Daddy so much! He gives great hugs and cuddles to his Mommy too, though! He loves watching TV, playing the computer, popsicles, pretzles, swimming, going to nursery, and telling jokes.




Daddy and Caitlin working on the Ipad.





SO CUTE!



SO CUTE AGAIN!


THE CUTENESS NEVER ENDS...







I never put a picture of the finished deck on the blog. Jared did a fantastic job building it, and it looks GREAT! We've been enjoying it so much this summer.




Jared's Birthday

The day after we got home from Yakima, it was Jared's 33rd birthday. Ashley and her girls joined us, and we had a fun little party.




Opening gifts

Cake
For her Dad's birthday, Caitlin mastered the art of rolling over. Every time we put her down now, she immediately rolls to her tummy.

Caitlin at 3.5 months...


Mackayla at 3.5 months


Mackayla loves comparing pictures of her and Caitlin!