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Fall Memories

Fun at the pumpkin patch

Awww, sweet moment...they do love each other! :)

Allison's spider hat she made at school

One of my favorite pictures!

This is one of my favorite pictures of Tom and Clay

Goodbye Marty, We love you!

Alli gave Marty one last ear rub before we let him go "to sleep".

We were giving our best friend, Marty hugs and kisses and telling him goodbye. We will really miss you Marty!!! We had a great 13 years with you!!!

First day of Kindergarten

Allison's new school!

Here it is, our 1st day of Kindergarten! What a big girl she has become. I can't believe our little baby girl is 5 and is starting Kindergarten. *sniff, sniff*

Alli and Clay made signs to show that this is their 1st day of Kindergarten. :)

They were lining up on the first day getting ready to go into the classroom. It went well until parents were allowed to come in and help them get acquainted to the room/routine of entering the classroom. Alli didn't do so well with the separation then. She realized how she didn't know anybody, didn't know about the rules, and etc.

She was waving at me when it was time for pick-up. She had a great first day. I asked her what she liked best and she said "everything".

Allison in front of the office at school.

New Hooded Towels

The hooded towel that Katy made for Clay. Alli also has one that has cherries on it.


He was laughing at his Mommy! :)

Dress-Up

Allison wearing her dress up thing, her baby and her "reading glasses" (that she wore as an infant/toddler). She likes to wear these glasses and some bigger one's that are similar when she is reading. :)

Dry Creek park

We decided to try out Dry Creek park...a lot of fun!!! It was nice because there were 3 play structures (2 of which are covered) and then a big climbing "net". There is also a nice little trail to walk at the back of the park which leads to additional little play/or exercise areas for kids.




Allison climbing (again). That girl loves to climb on anything!


Clay in the train.


The fun climbing structure. On the right that is Shaylee and Allison.


This made me nervous...they were high up!


Allison loved the climbing!


Yet again, Shaylee and Allison climbing!

Clay wearing goggles

I'm not really sure what Clay was looking at in this picture. :)


This was Clay's first time wearing goggles. I loves them!

My little helper with a hat

Clay had come out of the kitchen wearing the swiffer cloth package on his head (thank goodness I had just rinsed it out since he was eying it).


He liked his new hat!

Swimming at the Royce's

Shaylee, Grace, Amber, Allison, Clay and I went over for some swimming at the Royce's. We had a great afternoon!

Shaylee and Allison


Shaylee and Allison sporting their goggles.


Clayton swimming on the pool "shelf".


Clay having fun in the pool.


Clay was going under water a bit, but he managed to get his face up out of the water right after I snapped this picture. He loves going under water, so no big deal to him!




Alli swimming. Her face is in the water. WooHoo!

Allison under water...this is a big step for her. She doesn't like water in her eyes or near her eyes.

Shaylee and Allison warming up

Shaylee and Allison had been playing in the water outside and they were cold so they cuddled up in their towels and blankets to get warm.

Hand Dryer?

Look Mommy, wet hands!

Clay was using our outside dryer vent to dry his hands I think.

Happy Birthday to Allison and Clayton

We decided to celebrate Alli and Clay's birthday at the same time at Bounce U! They both had a great time at their party. Clay turned 2 on July 5 and Allison will turn 5 on July 25.


Allison is getting ready to open presents.


Tom and I boxing.


Alli was leading all her friends to the party room. She got a new tiara from Bounce U to wear! It lit up and she thought that was pretty special.


Clay and Allison's cake. It was a little girly for Clay, but he loved the taste!!! He also liked the bugs on it!

Everyone was singing Happy Birthday to them.


The Birthday Boy and Daddy!


Shaylee, Grace and Allison enjoying their cake.


Randyll and Allison


Clay was checking out his new water table.