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Peach Days

We went to Peach Days for the first time. I have to say that I was so impressed, it's quite a big affair. The parade rocked too!

We started off on the shuttle to Main Street but ended up walking on the way back. 

Scholar

School Time

   

Reagan is so excited to start "ABC school" - or preschool to the rest of us. I really can't believe how fast time has gone by, how is it possible that my baby is going to school?

The conversation on the way went something like this:

Colten "It's going to be boring while you're at school."

RJ "I'm not going to be bored cause I'm going to make friends and play, maybe sometime you can go to my school and play,"

Colten "I'm not 4!"

RJ "We'll maybe on your birthday."

Colten "I'm not going to be 4."

RJ "That's right, I'm so silly."

The minute we pulled up she said "I'm going to have a good day mom, see ya later."  Are you kidding? She barely let me walk her to the door. 

Toasted

According to tradition the kids have to have a backyard campout when dad gets back from his annual backpacking trip. They cook their cup-o-noodles with the camp stove, then the tent turns into a drive-in for a late night movie and finally to sleep. 

Twinkle Toes

I've been waiting for the day when I could watch my little girl twirl around in a studio!  It was so fun to see her do something so girly and just for her. She was super excited to wear her ballet clothes and explained to brothers a zillion times that a leotard is the top you wear in ballet. She did a very good job of listening and following instructions. Her plies were beautiful and she just about got down the chasse, which is super tricky for those little ones.

Ashton's in 2nd Grade

Ashton had a great day, although his teacher let him know that he needed to control his mouth. He learned all the continents and was quite proud!

Colten's First Day of School

Colten was so excited to go to school for his first day!  He was pacing the floor all morning waiting to go. Once we got there I took him to his classroom to take some pictures. He was still very excited. After we headed down to the cafeteria to meet his teacher.  That's when he got super nervous. The room was loud with all the students eating, and there was quite the crowd with all the parents of kindergarteners. He started covering his ears and telling me it was too loud and he wanted to leave the room. Then  Reagan started acting up because she was going to miss him. Finally the teacher called them to line up to go to the class. 

When we came to get him he was so tired and teary eyed. He really liked it but all the emotions had caught up with him. He cuddled with me for over an hour when we got home. Luckily he was still excited to go back the next morning, he's really enjoyed being so big. 

They Say

RJ "mom Salt Lake just called us on the TV!" When a thunderstorm warning came on. 

When the garbage truck pulled up to the house RJ yells "Ew the monster truck is here."

Jerky

"It's not an addiction. I can stop whenever I want." Aaron 

We have the butchering and wrapping meat down now. We put up a ton of Elk roasts and 30 lbs of venison Italian sausage. Here's the second batch of jerky- he may have over estimated the amount he was actually making, but we will eat it all :)!