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 Grandparents Day at Presley's school.

 

 Jon and I got to sneak away for 24 hours to Northwest Arkansas for a concert

 and a trip to Chrystal Bridges Museum.

Great Uncle Steve reading a bedtime story.  

 

 The picture Presley drew for Uncle Steve's birthday.

 A two sucker haircut.

Hanging out as the goalie.

 

soccer mom

I asked Presley if she wanted to take dance again this year and she told me that she would rather try soccer. I am sure that it had nothing to do with the fact that her two favorite cousins, Ava and Macy, are seasoned soccer players. I had every intention of working with her these last few weeks on some skills and basic technique, (I did play soccer for 1 season back in 9th grade after all) but before I knew it it was time for the first practice and we had yet to try on the cleats. Two of her friends are on the team so practice was a little more play/social time than actual practice time. The first game was on Saturday and the temperature had dropped to the low 60's. We grabbed our chairs and our blankets (and our little brother) and hit the field. Since I didn't grow up playing sports, I  mostly think of them as "just for fun", especially at this age. That being said, I have to brag that Pres scored the ONLY 2 goals for her team. About three quarters of the way through the game, something clicked and P was dribbling the ball down the field with precision and making clean goals. Even my "just for fun" self got really excited! Go Wolf Kickers (wish I could have been in on the huddle when the girls came up with this name!)

nount mebo

We spent the Labor Day weekend camping on Mt. Nebo with my parents. The kids have been looking forward to this for a long time. The predicted weather was forecasted to be rainy but not a single drop fell while we were there. We spent the weekend hiking, swimming, playing in the dirt, building campfires, eating s'mores and making countless memories.

 

 

 

At a presentation by the ranger about bugs complete with pre-packaged edible creatures.  

 

 

Neither Presley nor Landon took the ranger up on his offer of mealworms or crickets.  

 

 But Poppie did! 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Our first real hike with the kids.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We told the kids that the local nuclear plant was actually a cloud maker.

off to kindergarten

Presley started Kindergarten on Monday. I wasn't too stressed about it since she had attended all-day Pre-K last year. She is now at Roberts Elementary and LOVES it! It's a HUGE school with 8 kindergarten classes. Her teacher, Mrs. Glover, is great and we are looking forward to a wonderful year.

* She's already taken her first trip to the school nurse after being stung by something on the playground. Last year, we made several trips to the nurse so it looks like this year will be the same.

Her best friend from Fair Park, Julianne.

Not the same teacher but they get to play at recess together.

Pres & Sophie

st. louis

We weren't up for a big family vacation this year and instead opted for a trip to St. Louis. The kids loved staying in a hotel and there was lots of fun stuff for us to do.

At the top of the Arch.

 

Riding the zoo train.

 

Still making time for afternoon naps.

 

At the City Museum.

 

Turtle Park

 

Drinking root beer at Fitz's.