September happenings

September flew by!  School is in full swing now and the kids have their routine before and after school down real well.  They've done a tremendous job getting up early (6:15!) to catch the bus.  Karson is still pretty tired most days so catches a quick nap on the bus ride home.

Krish was in town for Labor Day weekend.  We found a nice park on Lake Austin (which is really the Colorado River) with a beach.  We spent the day playing in the sand, swimming, jumping off the dock,  and playing frisbee and catch.  It was a very relaxing day:)  The kids would've literally stayed ALL day if we let them!

The night before we hung out downtown for dinner and a drink.

Kassidy finally got the toy frog to stay...Jack was not amused.

We celebrated Keith's birthday in September:)  Then he was off to Cleveland for his annual b-day gift from his Mom and Jim to the Browns game!  He even caught an Indians game, too!

 

Karson started his Fall baseball season, on the Phillies.  He has improved so much this past year!  He hits the ball well, runs fast, can catch the ball fairly well, and loves to get people out.  Sometimes he even makes 2-3 outs per game!

 Karson was super excited to get the game ball this time for making some great outs:)  Keith is one of the coaches.

My silly Karson dressed up as Dorothy!

Kassidy participated in the Cavalette Homecoming Clinic this year.  They taught the girls a dance one Saturday, then let them be in the Homecoming parade, then perform during the Pep Rally before the big game.  She has a fun time!

Safety Day in Lake Travis.  Kassidy went with her friend while I took the boys.

 They even learned CPR

Home Depot had a station where kids could build something

 Balloons and a cool treat completed our day

We had a run of days where the afternoons were a little cool, well ok still warm but MUCH better!!!  The kids finally got to enjoy riding bikes without overheating:)

 Kassidy and her friend, Kat.

Looking forward to some fall weather...hope it comes soon:)

Kindergarten, here we come!!! (And 3rd and 5th too!)

That's right folks...our baby started Kindergarten this year!  Now all 3 kiddos are in school all day, at the same school.  Karson was definitely the most excited since he is now in big school:)  Our first morning went pretty well...the kids got up with their alarms (Karson saying "Yes!"), got dressed, came down to eat breakfast, then back up to brush teeth, then got their backpacks and lunch boxes before heading down to the bus stop at our corner.  I managed to snap a few pics to share below.  And a special thank you to Grandma and Grandpa for the kids new clothes!

Karson-Kindergarten                             Kassidy-5th grade                               Kaleb-3rd grade 

And just because going to big school for the first time, I grabbed some pics just of Karson.

 Waiting for the bus

My big boy:)

 Sweet brothers

 

 And they're off!

Now, you might be wondering what we did after all 3 kids left leaving us with an empty house.  Well, we had a PARTY of course!!!!!  Just kidding.  We did enjoy a run together, a hot breakfast together, and a long conversation together without being interrupted by kids arguing or Wii music in the background.  It's amazing how just a few hours of quiet together can refresh you.  Even Jack was wondering where all the noise went;)

A whole week of school has gone by and all 3 kids are adjusting very well.  They've all made new friends already, too, which is a real blessing.  I can't wait to see how much they each learn and grow this school year!