Preschool...the first day...we all survived quite happily!

Today was the boy's first day of preschool and he loved it! He had no problem wishing Daddy and I farewell. "What? You two are still here? Goooo already!" That is my interpretation of the look he gave us, anyways! He hugged us and said good-by and went back to playing with his toys. So...Daddy and I left for a whole two-and-a-half hours before we had to be back to pick him up. I guess I can handle 2.5 hours for 2 days a week--he probably wishes it was longer. We picked him up and Daddy had a "surprise" for him...a Nerf football...then we all went to lunch at the Shepherd Tavern...then home for some tossing-around the ball...and then a 2.5 hour nap. Aaaaah...another landmark survived...now if I can just get thru the first day of Kindergarten as smoothly...

Daddy fixing the strap on his backpack...

























he walked right into the classroom like he was in charge...










he was supposed to hang his backpack where the "tree" was, but he liked the "flower" icon better and refused to hang it by the tree...














this is the look I received when I asked "are you having fun?" he replied "mmmm hmmmm," so I said "show me!" and so it goes...




I guess we can leave you now...

Pictures, Portraits, Snapshots, Prints, Photographs...

Well, I said I would post some of the "work" I have been doing this summer...so here are some favorites...

What we've been doing lately...

What have we been up to? The boy had a pre-party party the Wednesday before his birthday with our friends. We went to Culver's for food, cake and presents--then to Island Park where we got caught in the rainstorm that eventually flooded MP. We were home safe and sound before the flooding, thank goodness! We have taken in two Loons games over the past two weeks. Our boy is a big fan of Lou E. and "B Ball" games and most importantly the play area at the stadium. Friday we "showed" Buddy in a pet show at Warwick Living Center where G.G. (great grandma) lives. Buddy was the biggest and barkiest dog there. There were seven entrants and Buddy won "Best in Show" (of course, every dog was given an award). Drew had a great time and thought it was lots of fun...and so it goes...

we had to stop at McDonalds and get a "fuit soothie" before going to Culvers...





singing his ABCs in Culvers...























































The first Loons game with grampie...















cotton candy!










Lou E. took my shoes, then gave me a foot massage...ah...kinda strange...but Drew missed the whole performance cuz he was at the play area with Daddy!

























Giving Lou E. "five"















The second Loon's game on Thursday...sponsored by Mike's work...they were in the Northern Lights Pavilion, but had seats up-top, so we went over and hung out in the lawn area behind center field.










more cotton candy...




















rolling down the hill...















And finally...the dog show!


















































all tired out after the "big show!"