First Days of Preschool!

Last week was a BIG one in our family! Jacob had his first two days of Son Shine Preschool! I was so nervous the first morning. I was worried he'd get really upset when I dropped him off, and he did. But his teachers were so kind and patient with him, and he didn't cry too long. They said he cried a bit off and on throughout the morning, and didn't want to participate much, but he hung in there! Drop-off was even harder the second morning, but he settled in quickly after I left, and ended up having a great day! He has talked about school nonstop, and I think he's going to grow to love it! 

After his first day, we celebrated with a Happy Meal and ice cream! 

We enjoyed having Daddy home on Labor Day. It was great to be able to unpack from our trip, get laundry done, and go to the grocery. We had fun grilling and playing outside. 

On Friday we met the Hayes Family for a breakfast treat at Dunkin' Donuts and then went to a new (to us) park! It is so fun to watch Jacob and Benjamin becoming best buddies! Benjamin requested Jacob catch him on the slide and help him up the stairs. Normally, Jacob would shy away from such close interactions, but he seems to have a soft spot for "Benjermand"!

Lydia is EVERYWHERE and into EVERYTHING! She loves to explore and make big messes. It really stresses Jacob out. For some reason he thinks every item in our house belongs to him! ;) Lydia is giving him a reality check!

I was so excited to go to Lindsey Kennedy's baby shower last Saturday! It was so great to celebrate her and Baby K and catch up with old friends, especially my best friend, Megan! We were both kid-free, so we actually got to talk and eat uninterrupted! We decided that once we're done nursing our babies (and once my baby starts acting human rather than a racoon at night), we are having a "Mama Getaway Weekend or Day or Something!!!!" 

I think it's so exciting that Lindsey and Boomer are waiting to find out the gender of their baby! Boy or girl, he/she is definitely going to be one loved baby!!!

We hit up the Mountain State Fair with the Jones Family on Sunday, and the kids had a blast! Jacob was literally jumping up and down with excitement when we entered the gates!

Lydia slept through the majority of her first fair experience!

The boys were slightly uneasy on the kiddie tilt-a-whirl! It was very entertaining to watch!

First Rollercoaster!!!

And a day at the fair isn't complete without a ride on the Carousel!

Just for fun...Here's a few comparison pictures from  this year to last year!