Raegan's first day of preschool 2009

My little princess started preschool! I can not believe how fast my lil girl is growing up! She was so excited and so ready to go to school. I was lucky to get her to slow down so I could take a few pictures. She could not wait to get to school and start playing with her cousin, Erik, and friends. BUT when we got there she held on to my leg and was not sure she wanted me to go! I was thrilled to know that she still wanted mom around. I read her a few stories and she was done with me. She sat at a table with a friend from dance and they started playing a game. I snuck a peak as I left and she just looked so big in that classroom! Next year she starts Kindergarten...I am really gonna be a mess then!

Apple Annie's 2009

We went to Apple Annie's in Wilcox, Arizona today. Got up early and was out the door by about 8 AM and had a wonderful time. This was our first time and we were surprised at how much produce we could pick. First we got a few eggplants, then tomatoes, bell & jalepeno peppers, squash and zuchini, and then some great pumpkins. We drove to the orchard next and picked a bucket full of apples. I am excited to try some new recipes with them. We got yellow delicious, granny smith, and some other tasy apple. We also got two different kinds of jam.

I have already made some salsa with our loot and am looking forward to some more experiments this week. The kids had a great time. What a wonderful day!

Back to School

It is September and the boys have been back to school for a few weeks now and Raegan starts tomorrow. I can not believe that Brendan is in 5th grade and will be going to middle school next year. He is being pulled out for GATE and has decided he will try to play the saxophone in band. He thought about doing the trumpet like his mom, but the sax sounds so much nicer! :-) Zachary is in 3rd grade now and just turned 8 this past weekend. He has more homework than his brother and is doing amazing. He can memorize a poem after only reading it once. I am amazed at how well he is doing. Raegan starts preschool tomorrow. She is so big! She is as sweet as she is pretty. Every day I am thankful for our amazing family!