First Day of School

This year our kids began a new adventure at a new school near our home.  It took some prayer and contemplation commit to this change, and I think that it's going to be a good one.  One of the changes that our kids are getting used to, are the uniforms.  Grace, in particular, is super picky about her clothing.  She has had a hard time trying to feel "pretty" with these new clothes.  Crede couldn't care less, and Morgan spends about 20 minutes each night working out new combo's for the next day.  

Their teachers are really nice, and their school teaches with a more "hands-on" approach that is a lot of fun.  They do a lot of scientific experiements, and their homework is a little more extensive too.  We're happy with the change so far.  

Anywho ~ here are the cute kids on their very first day in their new school.

In front of the school...

And just a few more just cuz...

Bear Lake

We went on our "annual" friend camping trip this August.  We all decided that Bear Lake would be a great place to go, and it definitely didn't disappoint!  The weather was perfect....it sprinkled ONE day for about 5 minutes, and we had a lot of fun hanging out.  We have the best friends in this world, and it's a privilege to spend time with them.  They are amazing people to put up with my craziness, and my occasional breakdown when I yell at my children.  I can't wait until next year.  Thanks you guys. 

I didn't take many photo's this year, because ~ well ~ you'll find that when I am in a stressful situation (that I find stressful) I switch into survival mode.  Survival mode does not include photography.  "Why were you in survival mode?", you ask?  Well I had a month-old newborn and 5 other kids on a CAMPING trip.  **sigh**

Here are the photo's I DID capture...sorry.  Next year will be better.  Just you wait.

Here's a photo of what our kids decided to do most of the trip, and that was collect sea-shells.  I think we ended up with 3 or 4 water-bottles filled.  They had a lot of fun.

Here is our beach set-up.  I learned a valuable lesson sitting under these, and that is this:  that white awning is NOT sun-proof.  Poor Faith was sitting under there an entire day and her little face got sun-burned.  I felt horrible.  Luckily, it wasn't too bad, but for a newborn I'm sure it wasn't fun for her.  Sorry little Foof.

And of course Lilah kept checking in on Faith...

Chance out on the water...

And what camping trip would be complete without a good ol' mud-fight?  There were minimal tears this year...

Lilah eating her pb & j.

Playing in the water...

Those Steadmans, always making something cool.  Too bad Crede completely ruined this a few minutes later...

These 3 found a butterfly...a dead butterfly, and decided to bury it.  Here is the grave marker and some heart-felt sentiments.  Awww.......

I know...it's not a surf board...but it was cool.

Hi Gage!

Grace trying to warm up...

Gage, do you feel a little draft?

Remember that pb & j?  Lilah was mad at me for taking it away from her.  Blech.

Aaaand the group shots.  These are my favorites.  Sorry, there are a few.

I love that "antler" one.  We're pretty ferocious!

Muscles...

Silly Face?

This one is my favorite.  I just love these guys.

THE END.