First day in First Grade

It's time, time for school. I can't believe how fast it came. My baby's in first grade, what the heck?! How did this happen?! Kindergarten was perfect, but first grade is long. I've had some anxiety about it. Hallie has been so stinkin' excited so I've been trying to hide it. I am excited for her too, she will love it and is so ready for it, I just can't help but be a little sad. As she was getting on the bus today with all those BIG kids, she was so eager and never even looked back at the mother with the camera and watery eyes,(me). Only 6 1/2 more hours till she will be home and tell me about her day...yikes that's a long time.

All set, she was up, showered, ready to go with 30 minutes to spare!

Heading to the bus stop

Trying out the nice roll feature of the new backpack

New shoes. I took her shopping in St. George and when we found these shoes she was sooo excited because they were "just her style!" I have to agree. These are fancy Hallie shoes for sure!

Loading the bus

Up-cycling

This is my up-cycling effort. I had everyone save their caprisuns when we were at Lake Powell. Who knew that you could sew caprisuns on your sewing machine? Well you can! I still have some so I might make a beach bag.

Camping

We went camping over the weekend with Jake's dad to Tropic Resevoir, over by Bryce Canyon. We had such a great time. It's so beautiful over there. We went on fun 4 wheeler rides and saw lots of deer.

Called to Serve

Jordan got his mission call to the Independence, Missouri mission. I'm so excited for him and know he will be a great missionary. He leaves November 3rd.

Swimming lessons