On Saturday, Jake and Andy and the Webelos went on a hike through the Big Trees. Jake says, "The trees were huge...the biggest and sometimes tallest things on earth." They had a good time. We hope to be able to take the whole family soon.
This afternoon the girls and I went to a fair on base. We had a good time, and everything was free! Rachel didn't want to go on any of the bounce houses or obstacle courses, but she did love her snow cone and hamburger. Sarah was the obstacle course champion of the group...when she finished each one, she'd run around to the front with her pointer finger in the air, yelling "just one more time mom!" She ran the courses at least 10 times. The toilet races were bittersweet for Grace. She was probably one of the younger riders today, and those toilets can move pretty quickly. She had a few collisions. The first two were against the cushioned wall, but unfortunately the last one was with another rider. She has a good bruise and bump on her lower leg where it was pinched between the potties, but she'll recover soon. I'm so proud of her for trying it by herself! I love my girls...we have fun together!
Our friends, the Blacks, are moving to Italy and can't bring their guinea pig with them, so we welcomed Pepper into our home and family. Everyone loves her! Pepper sleeps in Grace's room and Grace has the main responsibility for feeding and cleaning. She is happy to do it. Thanks Courtney...we'll take good care of Pepper!
This is Sarah's first day of kindergarten! Her teacher is Mrs.Garcia. When I took her to the classroom, she just sat down at her table and started coloring and talking to her friend. She was so happy to be in school! Sarah is growing up to be such a beautiful girl!
Grace is in 2nd grade and her teacher is Mr.Garren, her first boy teacher. Poor Grace had the remains of pinkeye the first day of school, so she's not as bright-eyed as she normally would have been...She's still darling though!
Jake started 5th grade with Mrs.Lura this year. His day begins sooner than the girls', so he rides his bike to and from school. Jake, you are getting too old and tall and handsome!
"Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked and walked and walked" around the mall. The primary kids in our ward sang songs at the Yuba County Historical Fair held at our mall. They all looked great and the kids liked dressing up!
Okay, it's dark...let's start the fireworks!
Here we are at McBean Park in Lincoln waiting for the fireworks to begin! Good thing we packed lots of drinks and snacks (and bug spray)! We had a good time, but Rachel hid under a blanket on Andy's lap for the whole fireworks show. Hopefully she enjoys it more next year!
