"Kyson and Riley's first day of school"

Riley was so excited that Brian was going to ride the bus with him to school for his first day of kindergarten. I followed in the car so that i could get some good pictures. Brian rode the bus with Kyson on his first day also. They think it is the coolest thing. Brian said when he was on the bus, a little girl turned to him and said " what are you doing on the bus". Riley thought he was the coolest kid, he was the only one that had his dad on the bus. One of the other kid's dad saw Brian get on the bus with Riley, he turned to his wife and said I am now the worst father in the world thanks to Brian. Brian said, well he could have got on the bus to. The things Brian does for his kids.

Kyson is going to third grade this year. He is so excited, he got his first boy teacher this year,

Mr. Shirley. Kyson says he is so cool.

Riley holding up a zero for kindergarten. Aren't we so clever.

I cannot believe Riley is already old enough to go to kindergarten. But he is very ready for it, and has been counting the days.

I think he looks ready, how about you.

I have a feeling Riley is going to be the class stud. Brian said when Riley got on the school bus, all of the kids were so excited to see him. He sure is a hard kid not to love. I think it is his big blue eyes that light up every time he talks, and of course his smile. I no the teachers are just going to love him.

Riley looking just a little puzzled.

I am so glad the kids have fun at school, but are excited to come home. I told Kyson when he left for school to keep an eye on Riley, since Riley rides the same bus home. Well Kyson was the first one off the bus, and took of running. I was wondering where is Riley, thank goodness Britton kept an eye on him, they came off the bus holding hands.

I made the boys there own little banana breads when they got home. Riley was so excited he said "mom you made my favorite, I love you". Such a small thing for a lot of love.

Brinlee was so cute, she thought she was going to school with Riley. She had to do everything Riley did all morning. She asked for her school close, her new school shoes, and of course she had to have her backpack. My favorite was when she kept asking me what her teacher's name was.

When we took the boys to pick out there backpacks, Brinlee had to get one to, and she loves pink so guess what one she picked out.

"Our Family's New Pet "Mickey"

Riley's dream totally came true. He asks for a dog once a week.

We Promised Kyson years ago that when he turned 8 years old we would get a dog. Well Kyson turned 8 a few weeks ago. I was feeling guilty, and new that we needed to keep our word, so we surprised the kids with a dog. We told the kids that we had a surprise for them, and Brian brought home the dog. They were totally shocked and still are. They fight every night, who gets to sleep with him.

Kyson playing tee ball. He told me the other day that tee ball was to boring for him, he wants to play the real thing.

Kyson loves snack time, can't you tell.

We have been going like crazy this summer with tee ball, soccer, swimming lessons, birthdays and everything else. It is good it keeps the kids busy. Kyson learned in swimming lessons this year to dive into the water from the side of the pool, which is a lot of improvement. Riley learned that he is actually not going to die if he puts his foot in the water, that also is major improvement for him. By the end of swimming lessons they both were going off the diving board.

Kyson diving.

Riley having a blast not having to hold onto the teacher.

For some reason i cannot find the picture of Riley sitting on a time out on the side of the pool for not listing, surprise, surprise. But his teacher absolutely loved him. She told me how much she loved Riley, he would make her laugh all the time. Riley loves everyone, and i am so happy that they love him.

This summer we had so much fun with Kim and the kids. Here is Jackson, and Brinlee. Jackson wanted Brinlee to go play in the water outside with him. I had forgot her swimsuit, so Jackson's solution was to lend her his swimsuit, what can i say it did the job.

The many faces of my not so innocent Brinlee. She makes me smile every day.

Brinlee Love's to paint her Dora book.

So, So happy to be drinking her dad's Pepsi.

Such a poser. She also learned her dad.

For some reason, the ice cream always melts faster then she can eat it. When Brinlee eats ice cream it usually ends up in her hair. When dad eats ice cream it ends up on his facial hair.