Feeling a Little TIred Lately?

If the summer has worn you out you are not alone. We are not exactly sure how Meghan fell asleep in this position although it seems a running start may have been involved. We found her this way one weekend afternoon recently. Are legs supposed to bend that direction?

I guess we have been running her too hard and she is not taking naps anymore..... obviously every now and then she decides that she IS going to take a nap. Anyway, we moved her to her bed from this position and she slept a good 2 1/2 hours.

First Day of School

Hard to believe here they are off to their first day of 2nd and 1st grade. They are growing up so fast! Both Henry and Owen were excited to get started on the school year.

Faux-Hawk

No need to comment on this one..... unfortunately, this hairstyle only lasted a few days because Owen did not care for all the attention/commentary it drew from other people. Oh well.... doesn't he look great!?!?

Fun at the Pool

Here are a few pictures from pool outings in late summer. The pool usually gets old and "booooooring" around the beginning of August. To attempt to entice the boys into at least a few more pool outings, we purchased Al, a life-size blow-up alligator. Remind me next time to think through how I will get my purchase to/from the pool once it is blown up......but anyway, the kids enjoyed playing with him and we did get in several more swimming outings before the pool closed on Labor Day.

Meghan's swimming took off at the end of the summer. It was almost as if she just decided it was time to swim. All of the sudden she was putting her head down and under water and swimming like crazy. I suspect she will be all over the pool by the end of next summer.

Also included is a picture of my favorite activity after a long afternoon of chasing the kids around the pool.

Enjoy the pictures!