Like My Hat?

Matt is just a funny kid. The other morning at breakfast, I came back into the kitchen to find this little gem of a moment. I recently purchased paper bowls that have animal pictures in the bottom of them for breakfast and snack time -they are a little more fun and easier clean up. Matt was very curious about what animal was hiding at the bottom of his bowl, so I wasn't surprised that after eating some of his rice crispies, he emptied the rest onto the table (no milk was involved, thank goodness). But what I did find funny is he thought it looked better as a hat than a bowl. When he saw me in the room, he said, "look at my hat". It was just too cute!! Matt makes for many memorable moments.

First Day of School - 1st Grade.

So, the morning was a little rough. Emily isn't use to having to wake up and get ready right away. No, I didn't do a trial run week of a new schedule...hard to do when you are on vacation... but there is a whole new night time and morning schedule now. Matt and I went out to wait with Emily for her bus at 7:55. It was suppose to arrive at 8:04. It didn't. We waited, and waited, and waited and finally 2 phone calls and an hour later the bus showed up. I had to keep reassuring Emily that she was still going to school and they didn't forget her during the long wait -that's why the sad face. Any other morning being that late would still have not been welcome but okay, but today I offered to sub at Matt's preschool from 8:15 - 10. Needless to say mommy was very upset with how late the bus came. The driver said it will get better by the end of the week and normal pick up will be by 8:10. I hope so! The afternoon went much smoother. She had a great 1st day. Her teacher said she hugged everyone and was so excited to see them. Emily had even made pictures for her teacher and the 3 aides and attached "present" - things from her room - to each one. It was a great first day in the end. Tonight when Dave gets home we will probably take her to a local ice cream place for a celebratory treat.

Oh what a Ride!

Last night we took Emily and Matt to the St. Joe's Festival here in town. These kids are crazy about amusement park rides. Matt was able to go on all but one of the rides alone due to the height requirement. They both love the roller coaster, especially when it whips around the corners. If they had there way we would have been there all night riding rides. Of course, while we are on any family outing, we have to check out any police, fire or rescue apparatus at the event (it is a Dave requirement, one Matthew gladly participates in). Emily and Matt were able to climb up into one of the Lodi ambulances and check out all the "stuff". We ended the night with cotton candy for Emily and cotton candy ice cream for Matt, which they shared with each other. It was a nice close to the summer. Tomorrow school!

Revisiting the Past

This picture was taken of Matt in June 2007 when we were on vacation in North Carolina. I love how big the life vest looks on him and that face - a little smirk in the sun. It's hard to believe this was over a year ago...time is flying.

Art 101

This is Emily's rendition of our bed time routine. You'll see Dave is putting Matt to bed, Matt is holding his caterpillar and looking very happy about going to bed. She drew his bed and him in Matt's favorite color - red. I'm putting Emily to bed, Emily is holding piggy - yes, piggy is still around. Emily colored her bed and herself in purple - her second favorite color. I'm not quite sure what is on the floor but there is a beautiful moon shining through the window. Sleep tight!