Jack's Life Rocks

He and Nate went on their dream vacation this weekend. They had a great time and made it through a Cardinals game wearing Colts gear. The Colts won, they had great seats, and they got to fly to the game. Really, what more could two football enthusiasts ask for.

Bridal Veil Falls

A few weeks ago, we went up the canyon to Bridal Veil Falls to have a picnic. We try and go every year but must have missed the past few because both the kids seem to have forgotten about what it looked like. I was surprised to see how green and lovely everything was. The river was really really high and seemed to be running pretty fast. Nate proposed right near here, so it has significance to us because of that, I can't believe 12 years went by so fast (our anniversary was in August).

The kids now want picnics every week, and I need to find a few more spots before fall comes and gets to cold. I want to do better and taking advantage of the things around here that we never do or see.

Grandpa Goo?!?

Sophie has always been a fan of the magnadoodles. We have four or five of varying sizes around here and one of her favorite games is when we draw something and she guesses what it is. She's really good at it too. Until this one that is, I was drawing a muppet, she looked a without hesitation said "Grandpa Goo!" Sorry Brad.
Here is a picture of Grandpa Goo, just to dispel any ideas that he may actually resemble the about photo. It's about a year old, but let me assure you, he hasn't changed that much in the past year. And yes, the moustache is kind of spectacular. But he certainly doesn't have googly eyes or a big round nose so far as I can see.

First Day Of School

It was a couple of weeks ago, but it still feels like summer and we shouldn't be back yet, so I kept delaying this post. But here is what the kids looked like. Sophie is convinced that Bella's lunch box is her backpack and gets very angry when Bella needs to take it for lunch.

School has been going well so far. Jack is determined to have no homework this year, so far he is succeeding, he just does it after he finishes his work during school. Bella is doing good going all day. She isn't great about getting ready efficiently in the morning, but we are working on that. I guess that is a result of afternoon kindergarten last year and a love for sleeping in.