My New Life

Beau started kindergarten this past August and life has made quite the change around here.There are several things that have transpired since he started. For one, there are a lot more papers lying around on my desk that don't get looked through for days. Being able to write my name on my end tables with my finger is becoming more frequent. I promise you, the dirty-laundry monster makes clothes appear in the baskets to overflowing. It's not just the housework, we've had a lot of things going on outside of the home (e.g. soccer, family visiting, school events, football, church events, LifeLight). We've entered into a new phase of our lives, which actually is kinda exciting to me. Don't get me wrong, I sometimes daydream about the days that Beau and I had all to ourselves. Not because I want to go back to that, but I regret not appreciating the quietness to it's fullness.I think that's why I endeavor to appreciate every stage my family goes through.Since I haven't been very good to blog lately, I'm gonna do a quick rundown of what's taken place in our lives the past couple months.

Beau started playing soccer this fall. Here he is with Ella, which I'm sure in this one they're taking a break from the heat.

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Beau and his good buddy, Luke.

 The day before school started C.F., Beau, Lucy and I took a quick trip to Kansas City to the Dinosaurs Unearthed Exhibit at Union Station. I'm really glad we did this, even though I dreaded it since I was a little nervous about Beau's first day of kindergarten. Beau especially had fun!
                                                                                                                                                                              

This is such a fake smile, she was very afraid of the dinosaurs.

Beau's first day of kindergarten. He was such a good boy and mommy did really well, too!

Beau and Mrs. Creasey. I'm so blessed to have her as Beau's teacher.

Of course nothing says "end of summer" like the North West Missouri State Fair. Both kids had a blast, but this year Lucy became a full-fledged fair rider. She even enjoyed her experience with her little buddy, Joel. I had to steal these pictures from Joel's mom, Kalsey, since all my pictures were blurry. So, that means I had none of Beau to put on here. : (

Aren't they cute?!

 One of Lucy's favorite activities while Beau's at school is playing her "DS" and having tea parties with her babies.   

Here's Beau's first Homecoming as a Bulldog. He got to dress up for spirit week 3 days out of the 5.

Crazy Day!

Sports Hero Day! (with daddy's influence, of course)

Had to switch to the shirt, jersey was too big.

PURPLE PRIDE DAY!!