First day of preschool

Caleb just started preschool on the 13th of August. We decorated a tote back for him to take and he was very excited about it. We even ordered "real" NASA mission patches to put on the other side to complete the space theme.

I'm so proud of our little dude. School is definitely his element and he tells me that he "just loves school." His favorite part is getting to paint and talking about pets.

He even had a trip to the nurses' office already because a kid jabbed him in the eye with his finger while playing in the gym. He loves his teacher, Miss Megan, and is making some new friends already.

I know this is just the beginning for you, Caleb! You are going to do so well in life. We can't wait to see all that you learn and become! Your Daddy, Mommy, and Jakey love you!

Happy Birthday Papa!

Ten reason's why we love Papa Bruce:

1. He is generous. I think that is apparent to everyone he meets.

2. He can sing songs from "The Jungle Book". He can sing a mean scat!

3. He's tall. Boy is he ever.

4. He's a speedy driver. We like to ride with him because we know we will get there on time.

5. He is 52! THAT IS OLD!

6. He has ticklish feet. He he he he.

7. He is silly. Even without the mustache. Refer to picture!

8. He is smart and knows a lot of things.

9. He is thankful.

10. He works hard.

Happy Birthday. We Love you!

You are the son of a motherless goat?

Grants farm is a sort of petting zoo that is run by the former Anheiser Busch. (Don't get me started about Busch. I'm from St. Louis now and I'm supposed to care about a beer company and it's influence....Why? It's all about the Clydesdales!) Anyway, the farm is free and we know I like that! A day and some really nasty saliva later, I realized that I'm a little paranoid about germs. Okay, I'm a lot paranoid about germs. I think I keep Purell in business sort of paranoid about germs. "Baby steps to the elevator. Baby steps get on the elevator.....Baby steps touch the nasty camel's tongue for 50 cents meanwhile throwing my back out" I think I need therapy.

Priceless

Two Boys. Two Boxes. A Rainy Day. Priceless.

Freeeee-dom

I just realized something. I'm a total cheapskate at heart. I don't know what it is about free stuff, but I hear the word "free" and it's like a tractor beam pulls me in and makes me partake. that's probably one of the reasons I like St. Louis. There is a ton of "free" stuff. Usually you just have to go on the right day. Most things have one free day a month and when the Missouri Botanical Gardens had their day, we were there! Forget about the torrential rain storm that hammered down on us for most of the morning. Forget that my hair frizzed to no end from the humidity. We were all wetter than our umbrellas, but we had a fantastic time and I can't wait to go again, for free!

I'm a Soccer Mom!

This summer a guy in our ward put together a free soccer clinic. Caleb was so excited, and I have to admit, I was too! Buying shin guards and Gatorade is a whole new experience for the both of us. I am now officially a "soccer mom." Well, sort of.

Caleb loved talking to his coaches, dribbling, and playing games. But most of all, he liked playing goalie. In fact, I think he spent more time being "goalie" than participating in the game. He even got some good saves! Go Caleb!!!

I applaud you for going out there and playing in the 110 degree heat with kids who are bigger and way more aggressive than you. Way to be a good sport!