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Were we at the ocean?

Today we had a fun day at Illinois Beach State Park. Scott came in town and I thought since it was 70 degrees that we wouldn't get in the water we would just walk along the shore and collect rocks and enjoy our picnic. Well, that didn't happen. We couldn't help but get in because the waves were so big. I think that the water might have been the same temperature as the air. The kids didn't care. Here a few pictures.

We decided that these people were from Minnesota or Canada since they were sunbathing and we were in sweatshirts.

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?

Mason had his first practice today and had a lot of fun. He said he LOVED football. He said "it felt good to sweat". He was pretty adorable. Can you say that about a football player???

BOOK Search

Every year I say I am going to base next years playgroup themes on books so I am not scrambling around trying to find books. Well I was excited about themes that I did it again. If you have any books for toddler/preschool age that go with these themes I would love to borrow them!!

September 11 Can you tell me how to get? (sesame street)

September 25 Pirates and Princesses

October 9 God is Groovy (60's)

October 23 Jesus Light my way (jack-o-lantern)

November 13 Give Thanks

December 13 Happy Birthday Jesus

January 8 All the Children of the world

February 12 He Loves us

February 26 Mixed up day

March 12 Jesus is my rock (rock star)

April 23 Dios es el amor (fiesta party)

May 14 Walking with Jesus (tropical/ flipflop)

Aydens first day

Ayden went to preschool all day for the first time today. She was ready to go all week. Today we walked in to school and she said "Daddy, this is MY school." She had no tears or anything. She didn't even say goodbye. She saw Addi and they sat down to read books.

First day of school for Rylee and Mason

So we have a first grader and a 4th grader. Rylee was excited yet a little nervous because she only knows boys in her class. She has a male teacher for the first time. I am hoping when I go to pick them up she has met a buddy.

Mason did NOT want to go to school. He gets nervous and I know he will like it once he is there and used to the situation. He would have loved to have the same teacher though. But his new teacher has red hair so so that shouldnt be too bad!! She also has two boys of her own so hopefully will be perfect for my 100% boy!!

It's too quiet around here already. I cant believe I am gonna type this but I will be ready to see them at 3 today. At 5 today I will be ready to sent them back!!