Tooth Fairy

Annie's tooth was hanging by a thread.  For weeks we all wanted to pull it out but she wouldn't let anyone near it.   So, Wednesday night Annie & I made a Tooth Jar.

We just hot glued some beads onto a babyfood jar.

And wouldn't you know...

 not even 2 minutes later...

it had a little tooth in it.

And Annie was filled with pure joy!

She took it to church & to school &

she didn't really want the Tooth Fairy to take her tooth.

But, last night she finally put the tooth under her pillow.

She woke up with glitter in her bed,

and 2 dollars richer.  :)

It is going to be a great day!

Does the Tooth Fairy visit you?

Bo's Superhero

Bo has a best friend,

who just happens to be over 6 feet tall.

It is his cousin Auntie Cake's "Captain Awesome."

Bo is always climbing in his lap,

or riding on his shoulders.

Captain Awesome not only LETS him...

...he INVITES him, "Come on Bo!"

He is Bo's superhero.

If our families are together....

...you never see them apart.

And I couldn't ask for a sweeter,

cooler HERO for my little boy.

Do you have a Superhero?



Survived

Well...I survived the first week of Annie going to school all day.  I know that sounds funny, but in the morning as she leaves and the boys wave goodbye to her & Daddy, I look at the boys & wonder how on earth we will make it until 3:30. 

Annie always kept them busy & was their main source of entertainment.  Now...they look at me. 

Normally, we would play in the backyard & go to parks, but our backyard is under construction  (new deck) & it was about 55 degrees & rainy all week.  So, I was actually worried.  What does one do with 2 boys ALL DAY!!!  :)

Well, Bo baked cookies!  Turns out he likes to bake.

Although, THIS was a bit of a problem...

Oh & not to mention the 1/2 eaten marshmallows I found when I opened my flour bin!

(Just a warning that you might not want to eat anything I bake.)

But, the cookies turned out pretty tasty & Bo was pretty proud.

I also discovered this week that Bo is TERRIBLE at playing "Don't Spill the Beans."

He only likes to get about 2 beans on there before he can stand it any longer & he just HAS TO dump them off.

He loves that part. 

 But actually, that makes me pretty good at it because I always win :)

And when Annie finally did come home...we welcomed her eagerly!

And the kids love to run & wave to her ride.

I love sitting down & hearing about her day.

Well...we are figuring out how to manage.  I am loving my time teaching Bo new things & giving Rocco some extra lovin'. 

But, I will be honest...This is one Mama who loves it best having ALL her kids home!

Hope you had a great week too!!!

My First Grader!

First Grade...here she comes!!!

Backpack loaded with new school supplies.

Matching lunch box is a must :)

New shoes...trying desperately to add a little style to her uniform!

First Grade means ALL DAY!!!

I think trying to pose with 2 little brothers

will be the hardest thing she will have to do all day.

Hopefully, because that was tough with no luck!

I always love to get a car pic to really date the pictures.

I will admit...I did get tears in my eyes when her teacher prayed with her before she entered the classroom.

Annie is just happy to get to spend

all day with her BFF (another Annie).

Yep...even if I am not ready...she is.

Have a great first day Babygirl!!!

Jessica...did I win? 

We had a little race to post the

First Day of School pics :)

Summer Fun Slipping Away

I learned one thing about myself this summer...I am not a summer blogger :)  When you live in Minnesota where you only have 3 tiny little months of sunshine (in a good year) there are just too much summer fun to be had! 

Too Many...

...shells to collect,

chickens to chase,

sparklers to light,

raindrops to catch,

(yes, the poor boy is in heart boots).

Too many...

...outdoor movies to watch

races to win,

marshmallows to roast,

balls to catch,

fieldtrips to take,

sprinklers to jump in,

tricycle rides to take,

Too many family kickball games.

That is my mom out there in right field!

So you see....it really isn't my fault. 

 I am blaming the sunshine. 

One more day, school starts Tuesday & then maybe I will behave  like a good little blogger...maybe :)