second grader

Harrison was eager to leave for the bus stop on the first day of second grade, despite his many protests the night before (do I haaaaaave to go back to school tomorrow?)

He packed a peanut butter sandwich, cheese string, nectarine, pretzels and water bottle for lunch. I decided it was completely acceptable to include a post-it note with my well wishes, but respectfully left off any XO's or hearts.

This year our neighbor made the switch from private kindergarten, to attend first grade at the same public school as Harrison. He was more then happy to take her under his wing and help her find her classroom. Sawyer was happy to have her little brother to pal around with while they waited for the bus. Notice Sawyer's Paper Jamz guitar - he really made it feel like a block party ;)

We have the same sweet bus driver from last year.

And the same cake, too. I iced this with Graham on my hip, don't judge.

In the spirit of back-to-school, I am giving myself a homework assignment. Catch up on this blog! We had such a busy August - and September is already filling up, I can't get any further behind, so look for updates soon!

10 months

* All of a sudden Graham's hair is growing like gang busters. It really needs to be cut. But it's curly. And I'm pretty sure there is a law against cutting off sweet baby curls?

*He has one lonely tooth on the bottom.

*He loves to play peek-a-boo, So Big!, and wave bye-bye

*Taking 4-5 steps at a time, and then clapping for himself
*Says uh-oh when he falls

*Does not like wearing shoes
*Loves table food and feeding himself (Gerber ravioli are a favorite)
*Gets really mad if you don't share your food with him

*Loves to drum and play the harmonica (Sawyer taught him)
*Is perfectly happy splashing at the pool or in the tub
*He's kind of like a puppy, he pants and begs for ice cream, loves to play ball and we can't stop him from chewing shoes and furniture.

*Warms up to new people quickly

*Lights up to familiar faces
*And continues to be the light and love of our lives!

Musikfest

Every year we make the hour long drive to Bethlehem to experience Musikfest. For some of us, it's less about the live musical performances, and more about other things the festival has to offer...

This year Sawyer and I were called up on stage to showcase our Chicken Dance, moves. I was the only one moving though, Sawyer decided to freeze in the spotlight. Or maybe he just didn't want to embarrass himself?

In celebration of Graham's first tooth finally breaking through this week, we let him gnaw a soft pretzel.

He probably would have enjoyed the corn on the cob too, but no way I was sharing! This is the highlight of Musikfest for me each year. YUM!

And these are some bonus pictures for Uncle John & Aunt Sandra....Graham is totally enjoying his Sing-A-Ma-Jig

Thank you!!! XOXOXOXO!