Henley's 4 Year Well-Check

Today was the day I've been dreading since the boys' 4 year well-check...this has to be the worst one. The kids are old enough to know what is going on and they are not happy!

 Upon being called back to the exam room, the tears started flowing. Originally I had scheduled this appointment for before school started...the office had to change it.  Today was her third day at full-time school...definitely not going into to this with a good attitude (me or her)

 Sweet Karen took her back and measured and weighed her and I assume gave her candy because she came back happy and decided she would watch a movie.

 OH NO! While waiting on the doc...she's OUT! There is drool. She is done.  This is actually getting worse...

Miss Terry comes in and we have to wake her to check her out. She is not pleased.  Finally we decide she seems pretty healthy and we call it a day.  Henley measured in the 85% for weight and 90% for height.  I was a little shocked at the weight because she is not big at all...I guess it's because she so tall. I, myself, think she's perfect.

She was Oh-SO-ANGRY about all the shots but we did survive and we are done with vaccines for quite some time! WOOOO-HOOOOO!

First Day of School 2014

Today is the day! I am ready and so are three very excited little kids!

 Our fresh new backpacks are all ready to go!

 We got up without any problems and are off to a good start. This year the boys need to be in their desks and ready for the day at 8:45.  They can go into their classes at 8:30.  Henley gets to go sit in the cafeteria and visit with her girlfriends until 8:45. I have a feeling Todd and I will hang out with her today and make sure her day gets off on the right foot.

 PreK-4

Mrs. McCullough

42 inches tall and 40 pounds

"When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina"

 First Grade

Mrs. Sample

48 inches tall and 54 pounds

"When I grow up I want to be a doctor"

 First Grade

Mrs. Windham

49 inches tall and 46 pounds

"When I grow up I want to be a Scientist"

The boys are dismissed at 2:30 this year.  Henley will go to "After-Care" at school because she's done with her day at 2:00.  She is very excited for an extra 30 minutes to play with her friends. The boys do not understand why they will never go to After-Care....

Santa Fe Getaway!

After Henley's birthday party the kids were heading to Dallas with Nana and Papa D, so Todd and I packed a few clothes and hopped in the truck for a quick getaway to rest before our crazy fall begins.

There's really not a whole lot between Midland and Santa Fe...the "nothing-ness" was beautiful

We decided to stay at La Posada...here's out little patio

We hit Canyon Road and the 100's of galleries Monday after lunch.  The very first gallery we went into I found a painting meant for me! There was a painting of three little boys sitting on a tailgate and I asked Todd if he thought the artist would add blonde curls to one of the children...we cruised around  and enjoyed looking at all her beautiful work and I came across an article featuring this piece titled "Cannonball 56".  I talked to the museum director and asked if the artist would do this piece for me. She thought the artist had retired this one, but when I showed her a picture of my kids on my phone, she agreed I HAD TO HAVE THIS PIECE! Can you believe how much it looks like Owen, Brody, and Henley?!

Todd said she reminded him of me...I'm not sure this is a compliment

another shot of La Posada...I loved this place

here's the patio at La Posada

Dinner at the Coyote Cafe. We planned out days around our eating!

Please take not the size of Todd's plate. I would call it a platter. It's wider than Todd's torso!

My lobster and fresh pasta wasn't as large as Todd's but definitely delish!

this guy

By FAR my absolutely favorite meal...Geronimos!!!! Holy Moly Todd's Ceasar Salad with wasabi dressing and jasmine rice croutons was to die for!

Leaving the 100 degree temps for the cool weather of Santa Fe was another bonus.  After dinner each night they would have lit a fire in our room. FAB-U-LOUS!

So long Santa Fe

No More Floaties!

Today was a big day! Henley had decided to drop the floatie and swim unassisted!!!

 Todd and I got in the water with the kids and I decided to take off her Puddle Jumper to see what she could do. She swam along the ledge and back and forth to me a few times as ling as I was very close. Then she bailed on the pool and headed for the hot tub where she can touch the bottom.  She swam back and forth for a good while and the next thing we knew she was in the pool swimming across the shallow end!!! So exciting! We are so proud of our little fish!

 BBoy and Dad

 Henley has been trying to put her face in the water and look around but couldn't get under the water with her floaties on.  Her and Owen, the goggle twins just hang out under water.

 my boys!

 this guys loves a good thumbs-up pose!

 tricks with dad

there goes our newest little fish!

BIG DAY!

Henley's Dance Recital

We've enjoyed another great year of dance, tumbling, and cheer at Bingham.

 Anxiously awaiting rehearsal with Willa and Fay

 Her Hip Hop costume. It was perfect when them shimmy-ed

  

 This is Henley's favorite move. Each week I beg her to show me something she learned in class, and each week this is what she gives me

 Their ballet routine was Cinderella.  Henley could not have been happier!

 O&B were so thrilled to attend the recital! Ha! Between the little girls numbers, while they were changing, a senior girl came out and performed.  She was dressed as Jasmine and wearing a cute "little" outfit. Man! Did these two boys perk up! Apparently they thought Jasmine was a very good dancer!

 Henley and Willa

Henley and one of her oldest friends, Sydney

End of Baseball Season

tonight was our last game for the season

 Owen was ready to go!

 Brody at bat

 Owen swinging strong

 Sister ready for the game to end ;)

 Party time at the Moons

 lots of silly little boys

 Owen and his buddy Ben

I guess Brody had a story to tell.

Great season Rockies!