Jack's Adventure in Adventureland

Like last year on Labor Day, we headed to Disneyland. It was crowded and hot. I did talk Jack into trying a new ride...Indiana Jones. He was pretty excited during the line.There is a lot of stuff to look at while you wait.But, as we got closer...the nerves set it. Look at this face...Do I have to go?We had some more fun in line with the skulls and the hat from Daddy's new schoolHe survived the ride...and took this self portrait himself! I don't think we will be going it again anytime soon.
But I was so proud of Jack for trying it out!

camping "out"

Jack has been asking to camp-out for a long time.
Ken and I are not "campers"...but luckily for Jack,
Daddy is a good sport.
Last night, they got to camp-out in Papa and Nana's backyard.
Uncle Steve brought his tent and he and Jacob helped
get everything set up.


Jack was SO excited!


Molly was as well, but no camping for her this time!



Ken is in NO RUSH to do it again...but Jack was thrilled!

all about the accessories, right?

Molly got these cute Cookie Monster hairclips at Mia's birthday party.
She is slowly letting me put clips back in her hair, but usually I need to distract her, and then she doesn't realize they are there...

But look what I found at Sea World...
Cookie Monster crocs.
I know. Completely unnecessary.
But aren't most accessories for babies anyway?

The best part is, she can put them on herself.

The worst part is, she can put them on herself.

And if she sees them in her shoe basket,

she will immediately insist on wearing them.

responsible

Jack's teacher asked him to take the attendance card up to the office. Jack's response? " Well, ok. But will you review everything I miss while I am gone?" I keep telling her she will need her own blog for Jack's comments!

photo booth fun!

I love my crazy and wonderful cousins (minus Laura, who was busy getting married) and our amazing spouses (minus Joe, who was also busy!!)

firsts

First day of first grade went well.

Look at this kid now...Look how little he was last year!

Everyone says time flies...everyone is right.Today, I think I understood why I was feeling anxious

about first grade.

I missed having Jack in Kindergarten with us...

but, I was happy that he could be with his best friends, like Gavin. For me, the day was really good.

I had 21 out of 22 show up. NO criers.

In fact, this class seems ready to go!

Lots of talkers, which is always fun...

One kid said to me after 10 minutes on the playground,

"Mrs. Cooper. I just ran a race and I am really tired.

I think I need to go lay down on your carpet!"

Good times....

On the subject of firsts...

Molly had another day at daycare.

She is still adjusting, and the morning drop off is

not the easiest...as soon as I sign her in, she starts crying.

Molly also does not "do" hair clips...or pigtails.

I am yet to get her to cooperate.

But, look what I was greeted with today:

Obviously, they had been in for awhile, but I was shocked that
she let them do her hair!
Hooray for firsts....

another year...

A year ago, I was doing the same thing.
This year, we are older and wiser....
Jack is SO ready for first grade. He is so excited to be back to school, that it makes this new chapter easier for Mommy.
A few funny things from the week...
* He has been insisting on bringing 2 apples to school, because this year he will have 2 wonderful teachers! (Jennifer and Patty...good luck! I know he will love you guys so much! )
* He already knows he wants to write about Comic Con from his summer...he actually told me it could be his TOPIC SENTENCE.
* He was so happy when I told him that in first grade, he gets his own pencil box with his own supplies..."Mom, if you tell me that again, my eyes might pop out!"
* He is enthusiastic about his new classroom..."YES! I am in Room 7!!!!" (and I am pretty convinced we would've said that no matter what room I mentioned)
* He read the whole class list on his own, and recognized lots of buddies

I am anxious for the morning to go smoothly.
The backpack is ready, the supplies are, too...
Wish us luck! Pictures tomorrow!