Back to School 2013

Summer is finally over and it's time to start back to school. Sunday night's back to school festivities included a [quickly thrown together] back to school dinner and a Missions baseball game. The afternoon was a bit hurried because there was a lot to pack in (and much still to be done for the morning), but I think it was a good way to end the summer!

Carson writing down his goals for this year.

Carson & Daddy at the game

I told her to smile. She was not happy about that.

Monday morning, everyone was up early and raring to go! Abby's fourth grade teacher is Ms. Gilstrap and Carson's second grade teacher is Ms. Bratcher.

Looking forward to a great year!

Walk to the first day of school.

Last Days of Summer

In the last days of summer (literally), the kids and I decided to make one final road trip to go visit my sister and her family. Friday, we drove to College Station and spent the night. It was a short visit, but we had a fun time hanging out together!

Amorette, Jerah, & Carson on the slide

Cute little Benjamin

Andre & Benjamin

All six kids checking out the ducks and turtles in the pond.

Umm... Carson? That's my seat.

Girls Beach Day

 

While Abby was away, Carson spent the night with Jackson, and then he and I had a Mommy/Carson Date that evening. He picked Toys 'R Us and burgers and ice cream at Freddy's. We had really nice time, and I love that he still enjoys the time we spend together. Such a sweet boy!

Boys Beach Trip

This week Carson had the privilege of taking a trip to the coast with his cousin Jackson! Tuesday night, the boys spent the night at Ammie & Poppy's house, and then Wednesday morning, the four of them headed to the beach. It was such a special day, and Carson had the best time! He came back late Wednesday night with a shark jaw as a souvenir and lots of stories.

Carson is quick to point out that it only looks like he was
surfing--he was really falling off!

Beach boy

Of course, while Carson was gone, Abby and I got to have a little girly day--shopping and lunch at La Madeline. It was so nice to get to spend the day together. We laughed and talked a lot, and I can't believe how grown up she's getting.

Ahh, happy summer memories!