All I want for Christmas is my....

TWO FRONT TEETH!!!!

Brooklyn pulled out her 2nd top tooth today at church. It has been somewhat loose for a month or so. She was so excited to finally have it out! And of course for the tooth fairy to come tonight.

Now Brooklyn and Easton have the same SMILE!

Isn't that so cute!!!!

For those who don't know...Easton got his two front teeth pulled when he was 3. He was too active as a toddler and killed both of them and then one got infected. So they pulled them out. He looks cute that way.

Kneeboarding

Saturday we took the Youth Boating for the day. Once they left...Brooklyn and Easton had their turn kneeboarding for the 2nd time ever! Easton got up on his knees and was so proud of himself. We were very proud of Him too! (last time he just layed down). He even tried to stand up on the board but fell! He had so much fun!

Easton needs to let go on this clip! He probably drank some lake water....

Go Easton, Go!

Brooklyn tried to get out of the wake last time but couldn't. So this time she did! She was so happy. Good Job Brooklyn!

I have awesome BRAVE kids! We love boating even more now! The only problem is getting them to stop! They could go all day just kneeboarding! Next thing to learn to do...Wakeboard!!! Mommy just needs to find a used kids one first...next year for sure!

PS I really did try to hold the camera still but the boat was so bumpy..sorry it is so shaky!

Without Training Wheels!

Last week Eric worked with Easton to ride his bike without training wheels. Once he gained some confidence..he got it and has done great. As long as we ride to "Elle's" house. So far he is good at going straight and turning wide. Stopping is a different story. He has a few bandaids on his hands! We are proud of him. What a boy!

Quotes from Easton

"That was great...let's do it again!"

"That was awesome."

"Next time I have to do a wheelie..like Brendon." (the neighbor boy)

And Now I have a Preschooler!

Today was Easton's First day of Preschool. He wasn't too excited before but this morning he was. But he did tell me that he "only wanted to go one day and that was it." We dropped Brooklyn off to school first and then took Easton to his school. It is called Alphabet Soup and it is sooo cute. Mrs Connie has done such a cute job with the preschool. Easton went in and found his cubby and then went straight to playing with toys. He has a few friends that go there: Avery, Natalie, and Jackson. So he very comfortable and excited.

I left feeling good. It is weird that my baby is in school. Now what do I do???? Today I was busy running errands for Erics work. So it went by fast. But may I add...It was so nice to shop without a child. It was so much more enjoyable!

So when it was pickup time...Mrs. Luanne said Easton did great! I was so happy to hear that. He can be a little stinker sometimes. I had some concerns. She said they only had one issue with him calling Mrs. Luanne "Mean" because she wouldn't let him play inside instead of outside during lunch/playtime. For Easton that still means he was Great! He was sitting so quite while a teacher read them a book when I went to pick him up. I was so impressed. I think preschool will be really good for Easton. He needs it!

I still am not sure how I feel about being home alone. I know I can work and keep myself busy. I will miss my little boy giving me hugs and sitting on my lap. He has a cute sensitive side that I love...and then he has the all boys side too! He is a complete package.

Easton also started soccer today. His first practice. He did a great job. He learned some skills from when Brooklyn was playing. So this season should be fun...Pictures to come I am sure!

Tonight, I went in to give him a kiss goodnight and boy do I love that kid when he is sleeping. He is sooo cute! One thing is for sure...He is not my baby anymore...he is officially a big kid in school!!!!

I have a 1st Grader!

Today is Brooklyn's first day of 1st grade. Her teacher is Mrs. Addis. We went yesterday to see the classroom, find her desk and meet her teacher. Mrs. Addis is supper sweet and a great teacher. Brooklyn is really excited.

Today she didn't even want to eat breakfast..she just wanted to go to school and be on time. I planned on parking and walking her into class but no way...Brooklyn wanted to be a big 1st grader and just be "dropped off." So that is what we did. And I was instructed to pick her up at the curb and not walk to get her. She is a big girl now and wants to do things like everyone else in school.

She is really excited about 2 recesses. She can't wait to play in the big kids playground and not the kindergarten playground.

I hope she has a wonderful day at school!

Grandma Jo and Dakota gave her this limited too backpack.

She loves it!

"Let's just go"...she says

My little girl is growing up so fast!

A day on the lake!

On Saturday we spent the day on Lake Berryessa with our friends, The Morgan's. It was so much fun. The weather was sunny and hot. Just how I like it. The kids had a great time on the rocky beach, throwing rocks, swimming, tubing and of course eating. We were so proud of Brooklyn and Easton...they Knee-boarded for the first time and did awesome. They loved it and we couldn't get them to stop. Brooklyn finally got hurt before she would quit. I did a 180 when I went and she tried it too. She did a great back flip (not on purpose) and then hit her head on the board. She was sad. But we were so proud of her. She even went outside of the wake. Easton did great too. He liked to lay down on the board. He held on forever. We were amazed. It was so fun seeing the kids have fun. The Morgans have three little cute boys. It was fun going with them. I love boating days!

Our Fighting Boy!

Eric got Easton the best gift ever...Fighting Gloves. He loves them and loves to fight Daddy. Eric bought them for him as a way to keep Easton from hitting other people. So Easton can only hit if he has the gloves on. So far so good. He loved playing with daddy. Daddy is a great sport...he took quite a beating...Eric finally called it quits after awhile....a person can only take so much. What a boy Easton is!