First Day of School!

 Bishop Gabe got his new office door heart attacked by the primary (including his grandchildren!).

 Grandma Grace with the new bishop/wife.

 The proud son.

Plus the proud older brother, Uncle Skip.

 The after party: Skip, Karleen, Bishop, and Charlie.

Plus Paul.

 Paul's two grandmas enjoying gazpacho together.

 Alice and Grandma Terisa texting.

Grace reading during the party. As always.

 We let the girls stay up late with us for a nail painting party.

 Outside in the morning. Bless you, Grace!

 Playing dress-up: Danny the fireman.

 Charlie the snowman.

 Grace the grumpy old troll. She wasn't actually grumpy, but is really good at playing the part:)

 Alice the princess.

 Rocky road brownies pre-frosting. Half coconut marshmallows, just for fun.

 Kids helping chop vegetables for dinner.

 The results were DELICIOUS!

 Outdoor breakfast before summer vacation ended.

 Grace asked for horns as her hairstyle.

 Making chicken and rice. The oven was NOT on yet.

The night before school started!

 First day of kindergarten photo shoot.

 Adding the 4th grader to the mix.

Our cute kids!

 Mommy and girls.

Paul took a picture of me and Alice walking to school together.

 Kindergarten classroom.

 Paul took Grace to her new school. The theme this year is all about Yoda having a growth mindset, and Darth Vader having a set mindset. Be like Yoda, I guess.

Danny in a tree.

 The second day of school was less exciting. Cold and tired when I woke them up.

 And Grace had a very rough piano practice.

 "You better not put these on facebook, Mom." This is a blog, not facebook.

 Danny's first day with his eye patch.

Alice altered he eyepatch schedule for solidarity.

Back to School Night at Alice's school. 

 Friday at the zoo while Grace was at school.

Fun week!