First Day of School: 2014

The first day of school is a big day no matter how old you are.  But when it's your very first day of school ever is a really big day. I'm not sure how but Myles managed to look so grown up yet so little at the same time on his very first day of school ever.  

I'm loving our tradition of taking lots of pictures before the first day of school.  I'm holding onto it now because I know in a few years I'll have to bribe them with candy or money or something equally as good to get these pictures. And they'll likely be totally embarrassed by their completely uncool mom making them hold a sign up with what grade they're in. Sigh.  For now I'll just enjoy their eager participation. 

 

Just take a minute to stare at this face. He is dreamy, isn't he? 

And now take a look at this beautiful face. She could be going on 15 in this picture.

Drool.  I love this picture of him.

They're just a little excited to be in the blue room together.

This has to be one of those pictures they recreate when they're in their 20s or 30s.

Every year I'll ask them the same back to school interview questions and record the results to see how they change throughout the years.

 

Great: ten months

18lbs 8.5oz (45%)

29" (80%)

Yes, you read that correctly -- 80%.  What?!  Major growth spurt for her.  And hitting 29" means she's outgrown her infant car seat! Whoa.

So, she definitely isn't the 10 month walker like I wondered if she'd be but she's making strides towards walking.  She stand when she's distracted.  If she realizes she's standing she'll slowly sink down. She has the control but not the confidence. She also does great using a push toy. In fact, she's downright quick! 

The most fun development for me has been her waving.  I love it when they become more and more interactive and waving is part of that. 

State Fair

This was our third annual trip to the Wisconsin State Fair with the kids. We have a standing date to go the first Saturday it opens with Dale, Mary Ann, and my mom.  The thought is the more adult hands the better. Plus going on opening weekend tends to mean the crowds aren't terrible.  This year it was a hot day to visit but as always we had a good time.  

Taking the shuttle from the parking lot.

Dreaming of next year when she can go down
the Super Slide. Next year, kiddo.  Next year.

Greta with her favorite... Grandpa!
I absolutely love how her front two chompers look
in pictures!

Heading up the pig slide.

Enjoying the time out of the stroller to
stretch her legs.

The next picture is probably my favorite memory of this year's trip.  

Clearly all the heat and excitement was just too
much.  He couldn't even stay awake for ice
cream!! 

Yes, he literally fell asleep after two bites of his ice cream.  We tried to wake him.  He took another bit and dropped the whole thing on his lap.  Out cold. We lifted him up so he would snap out of it a little -- it worked.  He was able to finish his cone! 

Sky Glide!
Dan and his mini.  Darn it, they're both so handsome! 

Would you believe me if I told you that this was the first time I had ever rode the Sky Glide?! It's true.  I have been to the State Fair countless times and never ridden the thing. This year, Dan and I took Myles while my mom was behind us with Nora.  While we were on Dale and Mary Ann walked the length of the fair grounds with Greta to meet us at the other end. I gotta say I was a little nervous with Myles.  After I told myself not to let my imagination get away with thoughts of the worst I had a good time.  Myles loved it.  He said it was his favorite part. 

The view from above.

The following day we stopped at the club for a dip in the pool. 

Time and time again. 

And surprisingly the slightly more cautious one.

We had the place to ourselves.

An empty plastic cup filled with ice was the toy of choice for Greta.

And a love for goggles was born.

Exhausted and happy.