Third Grade

Ethan's first day of school was today. He is now in third grade. He is very excited to be at the new school, Lakeview Elementary, and to have the teacher he wanted- Mrs. Arney. The school is so close that he can leave five minutes before school starts and still make it there on time. It is so awesome!
Ethan in the classic in front of the door shot. (The sun was really bright and he wasn't very happy I made him stand there, but it is tradtion.)

A close up picture out of the sun.

Got Milk?

We had a family reunion at Wheeler Farm a few weeks back. The kids had fun milking the jersey cows. Ethan and Erin both got milk out. (A few days later Ethan told me that the milk he was drinking was probably the milk he got out of the cow- ummmm, no, but very cute.) We also had fun seeing the ducks, going on a wagon ride, and playing games with cousins.


Ethan milking the cow.
Erin takes the two handed approach.

Three little monkeys stuck in a hen house.
Looking at the ducks.

Katelyn, Erin (always strking a pose) and Ethan.
Grandma and Grandpa Lewis

Swimming Lessons, again...

We finished swimming lessons again last week. Since Ethan broke his arm in the middle of the first session I signed both the kids up again for the end of the summer. On the last day they got to go down the big waterslides. Ethan was too fast and I didn't catch a picture of him, but I caught Erin coming out of the slide. They both improved a lot. Ethan is swimming all over the pool and Erin can put her head under and do great back floats.
Erin is the fishie in the basket- playing a game with her class.
Ethan in his cool green goggles.
Erin gives the thumbs up- all ready to go down the waterslide.

Erin at the end of the slide with Sam from her class and a teacher that helped them go down the slide.

Baseball

We are not huge sports fans around here. Ethan has tried soccer, and I played tennis and was on a swim team in my younger days, but that is about as far as it goes. But we decided that it was time to introduce the kids to some sort of more professional sport playing so we went to an Owlz game. (Who am I kidding? Okay we went more because it was cheap, and a fun thing to do with family on a Thursday night.) The kids had minor to no interest in the game, but had fun running around the grass, playing on the playground, eating treats, and throwing the free balls (a giveaway from the game) down the hill. I still think that it was a successful night out and it was fun to get the chance to spend some time with Jeff's family.

Congratulations Rebekah!

Yesterday we had the opportunity to see Rebekah Hatten get baptized. Jeff served his mission for our church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) with John, Rebekah's dad, in Donetsk, Ukraine. John and Miriam moved to NC a while back and we have missed seeing them around. They came back for a visit and were able to have Rebekah baptized here. It was wonderful to see them again and have time for some socializing. Congratulations Rebekah, we are so proud of you!

Because He Loves Me

Flowers. No special occasion. Just because it's been a while. Just because he loves me. And I love him so very much too!!!

Happy 24th!

We had a fun time celebrating Pioneer Day with friends in the neighborhood. We had fireworks, rockets, treats, and glow sticks launched from rockets and cannons. The kids had a fun time running around and staying up late. And I enjoyed being able to hang out with friends.Jeff and the rocket launcher.Mark and his cannon.The fireworks loot.
Lana cuts a tasty pie.

It's raining glow sticks.
Davis, Ethan and Noah

Miss K with her Twizzler smile.
Lana, Kelly and I

The grand fireworks finale!