Fall Fun

Kate and Jack have had an action-packed few weeks!  Here are some highlights.

 4 happy kids and 4 frightened fish!  Sadly, our 2 fish quickly succumbed to what we suspect was traumatic brain injury after being dropped multiple times on the walk home.  The Sands' fish are still alive!  It was quite tragic for Kate when the fish she had for approximately 11 hours died.  See below for the replacement...

 

 Drew ran the Harvest Days 5k and Jack was happy to ride along!

 Kate was selected to bring Scooter, the classroom bear, home for the weekend.  We spent lots of time documenting Scooter's adventures.  One was going down the roller coaster at Grandma and Grandpa's.

 Scooter also rode a carnival ride!

And, Scooter was introduced to the replacement fish.  Kate has named the fish Emily and is still genuinely surprised when we come home/wake up and Emily is still alive :)

Catch Up!

Kate and Jack have had a busy last few weeks!  We tried to squeeze every last ounce of summer fun in before we all transitioned back to "real life". 

 Following in his sisters footsteps (but at a much quicker pace), Jack got ear tubes.  He was an adorable and agreeable patient and we are all excited for no more ear infections!

 Last day of summer lunch at the park

 As ready as she can be for a new school year!

 "Hey Kate, have fun at school all day.  I'm just going to hang here and play on the iPad." :)

 Kate discovered chocolate fondue and it was love at first taste.

Dr. Cowboy

Sibling Bonding

It's been fun watching Kate and Jack play, negotiate, fight, hug and enjoy each other this summer!

Mr. & Mrs. Serious

 Morning snuggles :)

 Water fun

Getaway

We enjoyed our Wisconsin trip with the whole Sand Family so much we decided to extend it a day!

 We started our trip at a train restaurant we were sure Jack would love.  Certainly he would have enjoyed it if he didn't have a yet-to-be-diagnosed double ear infection.  Thank you, Sheboygan Urgent Care!

 Motely Crue

 Fun at the beach

 Jack & Quinn

 Ride 'em Cowboy

More, chilly beach fun

Summertime

 Writing words like the big kids 

 Cupcake decorating class at Sweet Mandy B's

 Trips to the park!

 A trip to Grandma and Grandpa Eders

 I'll give you one guess as to who thought Jack needed a headband...

Future LT Lion after swimming lessons

School's Out For Summer

3/4 of us are on summer break and Drew is not far behind!  We are looking forward to lazy mornings, playing outside and, as Kate so eloquently declared, "Doing WHATEVER we want."

 Kate dressed up for Farmer Day at school.  She was looking a little more cowgirl than farmer to me, but cute nonetheless.  

 Our happy, handsome guy

 Last day of school for Kate!

 "Mom, I'm shocked that you don't want me to stand in the kitchen sink."

Is it Summer Yet?