kiddos...

We had a Sleepover Saturday night and I think I had some of the cutest 8 year olds around... Check out one of the skits they did... There were a few more and the girls were so funny...

First Day of Third Grade

Alexis first day of 3rd grade was on Wednesday. She wasn't happy that summer was over and she had to start "learning" again, but when the day got here, she got all dolled up and was super excited to be there. She loves seeing her friends and after three days of third grade, her self-professed favorite subjects include recess, lunch, and P.E... Here are some pics of the first day of school.

Lex with her hair all curled... I learned that curls don't stay that well in soggy weather though. By the time we had walked the few blocks it took to get to school they were gone..

Lex' 3rd grade teacher - she seems so nice!

For not being very happy about returning to school, she was all smiles once the day arrived... Someone else took the pictures below and before she took them she asked if Lex would be okay with taking the picture (as opposed to being embarrassed). I said, she would love it... she was pretty excited for the first day.

I took the day off so I could walk her to school and walk her home. She also asked if I'd go to lunch... my response was, "On the first day of school, are you sure???" but she did so I returned for lunch and recess. That night we got together with a few of her girlfriends (and moms) for dinner and Coldstone. She had a pretty happy first day...

Out with Friends - July 2009

I had the chance to go to Southern California and meet up with some of my college girlfriends. I had such a fun time hanging out with them and going out at night.

 

Disneyland - 2009

Lex and I went to Disneyland & California Adventure for five days. It was hot and by day three I was considering whether or not I had had enough of the happiest place on earth. By day five I was sad to say good-bye to the Mouse though. We had such a great time! We rode all the fun rides. Taking an 8 year old to D-land is highly recommended :)

Random Pics - June 2009

Lex & Shelly Before she headed to Cali for one month

Brian & Lesley on Father's Day

Cousins Playing Together - Allie & Lex

Mr.s Lusk and Lex - Last day of 2nd Grade

Champions

After a hard fought, grueling, and super exciting Little League Championship game, we came up with a tie (and the coaches elected to not go into extra innings to play it out). The girls played awesome! We were up 3-0 for the first two innings, then they came back to tie it up and go ahead 3-5, then they had a big inning to go ahead 3-8... we came back in the fourth to 12-10, but then their last inning they caught up to end the game at 12-12. Good job Red Sox!

Ferry Ride to Benson Lake

Lex and I went to Benson Lake for Memorial Day to meet up with our friends Becca & Scott (and all the family). We decided to take a ferry to get there which was fun. We were able to play some games on the ferry and we had such a great time hanging out with everyone at the lake.