First Full Week of School

Well we survived the first full week of school. Ellie, Lincoln and I went to the park on Monday for a playgroup. And there was another playgroup on Thursday at Leah's. Just Lincoln and I went to that one and he found a lot to play with. Jackson just had to go to school everyday but he is enjoying it and always finds time to play after school. Friday was a busy day for us as I babysat Kate during the day while Leah and Joe went to Columbia. Then we had to pick up Jackson and Zach from school. I decided to just do the drive-up pick-up at school where I could leave the kids in the car. Well it didn't work because I was informed that Jackson was in the office with a bloody nose. So we had to park anyways, get all the kids out and get Jackson from the office. He was just sitting in line waiting to be picked up when it started. Thankfully the nurse had it under control and we were on our way. We had Zach and Kate until about 5:30 and then we ate dinner and headed to Molly's first football game of the season. Andrew had to feed his cows in preparation for gathering them the next morning. So it was just the kids and I and I was surprised when we got there 15 minutes before the game that the line to pay to get in stretched through the parking lot. We got in just in time for the kids to see a couple of parachuters land on the field and the team run in. We were also able to get a picture with Molly. We tried to get one of all three but it wasn't working out and she had to go. The cheerleaders looked good even though the team suffered a big loss.
Lincoln enjoyed the game for a little bit but then was ready to get out of there.

The Powells were there too so Jackson got to hang out with Kylee.

We got to bring out the cheer outfit for Ellie.

Lincoln has gotten some more alone time with me lately. He enjoys having the house to himself for a while and just wandering around playing with different things. He loves to empty out the drawers in our bathroom and carry around everyone's shoes. And this is his favorite spot when I am trying make lunch or cook a meal. Right between me and the cabinets. He just keeps wiggling his way until he makes it.Andrew gathered his cows on Saturday morning. He called as I was trying to get some stuff ready for a baby shower asking if I could quickly order 9 orders of biscuits and gravy from Pancake City and bring them out so he could feed everyone who helped him. So off we went to the ranch for a little bit and the kids got to see Granny, Papa, Annie and Lauren. They played with the kitties and jumped on the trampoline. We got some good swim time in again on Saturday. We keep wondering if it is going to be the last weekend. Jackson decided it would be fun to put on all the floaties. He thought he was pretty funny.Saturday night Andrew and I went to Pear Tree to celebrate our 9 year anniversary. It was delicious as always. It was nice to have a night out to ourselves and we are thankful that my parents could watch the kids for us.

Sunday after church, I came home and quickly ate my leftovers so Andrew wouldn't get to them first and then headed back to the church to help with a baby shower for our campus pastor's wife, Blair. Leah organized it and asked if I could help her with the decorations. So I made a pennant banner, some cupcake pics, food labels and cupcake picks along with some cookie sandwiches, cake pops and marshmallow pops. We just went with a "sweet" theme and I thought it turned out cute.

Now we are back to the school week again. Our activities are starting up. Jackson has soccer practice tonight and Little-K Thursday night. But this is how we have been spending our afternoon/evenings. Someone mentioned yesterday that it looked like the Shriner cars at a parade. We have to watch closely though because sometimes in turns into bumper cars. It has been fun though.Doesn't she look like a homecoming queen riding in the parade.