Well the first day of school came and went in a blur. As I waited for them to come home later that day, I felt a twinge of guilt for how things transpired. A hearty back-to-school breakfast? No, try a hastily poured bowl of cereal! Love notes in their lunch boxes? They were lucky to get a sandwich! The traditional first-day photos in the front yard with their new school duds? How about a quick kiss and a "Don't be late!".
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Hittin' the Books
When it's time for the kids to go back to school, it's bittersweet for me.
On the one hand, I absolutely adore being with my children. Yes, they squabble and occasionally drive me just the tiniest bit insane...but they're MY squabblers and I love them to pieces! When summer comes my heart is full and happy to be surrounded by ALL of my children every moment of the day.
On the other hand, as summer comes to a close I do feel as though with each passing day our home shrinks-just a little-but enough to make everyone yearn for a little
...space.
On the one hand, I absolutely adore being with my children. Yes, they squabble and occasionally drive me just the tiniest bit insane...but they're MY squabblers and I love them to pieces! When summer comes my heart is full and happy to be surrounded by ALL of my children every moment of the day.
On the other hand, as summer comes to a close I do feel as though with each passing day our home shrinks-just a little-but enough to make everyone yearn for a little
...space.
And so, with this new year, this new ADVENTURE, we set off for the first day of school.
Our brood!
I love you girls!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Beginning the Work...The Great Work
On Saturday August 22nd, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, we commenced the work for my Grandpa Lopez and other ancestors in the Sacramento Temple.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day, and one that Samuel and I greatly anticipated. I am so grateful to have the blessing of my Grandma and Grandpa in doing the work for our family members.
To be able to do this work at all, is a great blessing in and of itself.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day, and one that Samuel and I greatly anticipated. I am so grateful to have the blessing of my Grandma and Grandpa in doing the work for our family members.
To be able to do this work at all, is a great blessing in and of itself.
Uncle Ron & Aunt Patti
We are so grateful for all the family in attendance. Your love and support mean the world to us. I can picture my Grandpa, choked up with emotion, appalled to have "such a fuss" made over him, but pleased nonetheless.
We are so grateful for all the family in attendance. Your love and support mean the world to us. I can picture my Grandpa, choked up with emotion, appalled to have "such a fuss" made over him, but pleased nonetheless.
Afterwards we dined at Tahoe Joe's-they have the absolute best clam chowder this far inland!-and just...
savored the special day.
savored the special day.
Zoo-newbies
Friday, August 21, 2009
Books & Burgers
Samuel needed to purchase his books for an upcoming class, so we made it a family affair and hit the Sac State campus.
We ended our visit with a stop at Suzie Burger. We'd never been before and totally dug the crisp retro atmosphere.
Helping Hands
Don't you love it when your kids choose to help one another rather than tattle (Isabella), cry-whine (Ava), shriek (do you have to ask? Iris), bite (Owen), or...well, Gabriel doesn't do anything yet to terrorize his siblings but I'm sure he's cooking something up!
Ava helping Owen with the pancake batter.
Ava helping Owen with the pancake batter.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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