First day of Kindergarten!

Lucy had her first day of kindergarten last week. Our little girl is growing up! She was very excited and had a wonderful time.

Her special first day outfit.

Modeling the backpack. I think it's almost bigger than her (her rest time blanket was in there too).

I love my little Lucy so much.

Clara giving Lucy a hug. She really missed Lucy during the day was so happy when she came home.

Right before the bus came, Lucy found a moth and got it to crawl up on her sleeve.

Our new chart for what Lucy needs to do in the morning to get ready. Of course, the waiting for 7am to get me part is pretty optimistic, but I can hope. :)

End of summer adventures

I wish I was writing about the beginning of summer adventures, but at any rate, here they are!

A last swim at our favorite lake.

Grandma Judy gave the girls this beautiful tree. We're using it to display family pictures in the girls' room- so fun!

We went to an island in the city harbor over labor day weekend. The girls loved everything about the trip- especially the ferry ride. Here's Lucy climbing one of the trees.

We also had fun exploring an old fort there and collecting stones and seashells.

We had a miniature golf family outing the day before school started. Lucy even got a hole in one!

I love Clara's pretend pout.

By the waterfall.

And afterwards there was ice cream!

I just had to throw this one in- Clara talking on the phone to Mimi and Papa Jack. She cracks me up.

We had Grandma over for dinner to celebrate her 83rd birthday- the girls and I made a rainbow cake, which was so much fun- my first one ever!

The birthday grandma with her cake!