Hailey's First Field Trip - Firestation

I got to go along on Hailey's field trip this morning to the fire station

 

The fireman read a book about fire safety

we got to hear about all the parts of a fire truck and equipment on it

the kids got to walk through it

The smallest and biggest 4Kers in her class, lol

 

This fireman was explaining all the equipment they have to wear on a call, he explained it like kids putting gear on to go out in the snow or divers in the water.  He was very good with the kids so they wouldn't get scared of him.

All of this weighs an extra 85 lbs

the firetruck's lights were on.  "Pierce"

Hailey's class, teacher and assistant

lining up to go back to class before heading home, pooped.

First Day Riding the Bus!

Waiting for the bus this morning. Taylor cried a little while waiting, think she was thinking too much about it. Gets that from her Dad. She was happy and excited about getting on it though when it got here.  Hailey was excited the whole time, though she did say she would miss me today :P

Aiden wasn't sure why we were outside so early but he thought it was cool

Big girls getting on the bus!  I tried not to lose it when they could still see me, but I couldn't hold back the tears for long.  I had to call Hailey 3 times before she came back for a picture..lol, she was ready to check it all out. 

Their bus driver was very nice and asked me if I was going to follow them to school, lol..they get that a lot, but I couldn't and don't think I would have if I could.  There's also a very nice lady that rides the bus with them (the one standing outside in the picture). She came out right away and introduced herself and held the girls hands as they boarded the bus.  Then she went in and sat by them as they waved and drove off.  I don't know if they cried since they were on the other side of the bus, but I'm sure they did great.  Now I'll be thinking about what Hailey is doing all morning, like right now they are probably eating breakfast still then story time.  My blood pressure feels a little high :P 

Hailey's First Day of 4K ~ Orientation

Hailey had 4K orientation today - Mom got to come with for an hour with 3 other kids and their moms/dads.  She had fun playing and we learned the schedule and policies, etc. 

Taylor was helping her put her heavy backpack back on, full of supplies.

 

The girls are excited to ride the bus tomorrow morning for the first time. Check back!

Taylor's First Day of 1st Grade!

Everyone was up at the crack of dawn today all excited for Taylor's 1st day of school!  Hailey's first day of 4K is tomorrow (orientation with Mom for 45 mins) then Thursday will be the first day they get to ride the bus!

 

All dressed and ready to go

By the front of her school, I compared to last year and she is a whole brick taller :)

Growing up too fast

I snapped this picture on my way out.. she obviously wasn't paying attention to me..lol

Labor Day Weekend

Before bed Saturday night

We never found a campground that we wanted to check out over Labor Day fast enough, so we decided to camp out at Grandpa & Grandma's for fun instead. Maybe next holiday weekend we'll find somewhere we want to go. It was a good time anyway, lots of food, family & fresh air!

The kids were jumping this stick, love the facial expressions!

Jump-roping

Cooper was happy to get to come along

tug-o-war

Taylor said,"You be the brawn, I'll be the brains." LOL

checking for frogs in the pond

having a fun time

our make-shift camp site. The guys played horseshoes

shining the sky with Grandpa's big flashlight

cooking breakfast casserole on the fire, yum!