Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Big Day

School Stinks!


This year I was especially NOT ready to send them all back. We've had a great summer and I'm not ready for all the hustle and bustle that goes with each school year. Who wants to get up at the break of dawn to rush out the door each morning?... and who wants to do hours of homework each night?


Besides who is going to help me entertain Jayne all day long?


8th Grade for Em.


Tyren, Jr. & Emilee waiting for their carpool.





The next shift. Lucy gets to go all day long with her big brother and Sister.










5th Grade for Max


4th for my Abbie


She painted her own school bag this year and is very proud of it. Thanks Shauna!


And of course, had to wear her Justin Bebier shirt.


My big 1st grader.










Meagan, Payton, & Lucy






Jayne wanted to stay there with them all so bad. She sat up in her own desk and had her own little back pack. I am very grateful that I still have a few more years with this little stink.


This was the last picture I had on my memory card from the camera I used today. Talk about a killer! I think it was there to remind me how fast time goes, and how important it is to hang on to every day. The difference in Emilee from then to now is more than I can bear!




To another Fabulous School Year!!! I will thinking of you 4 every day and will be excited to hear about all the adventures of this new year. Remember who you are!!! I love you !! Mom



Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Oxnard




We ventured out this year and tried a new spot in California. The kids weren't sure about the switch because they didn't want to miss out on their daily Taco Bell runs. We all have a special place in our hearts for Laguna Beach, but we ended up having a perfect week together in Oxnard.
We had..... Lot's of cousin time!














a friend swim up to see us.


Sand Castle building thanks to uncle Matt....




Friendly smashball games...










lots of playing in the ocean and big waves to jump....




kite flying....





Sand crab catching....


swimming races....





yummy meals.... including our hotel breakfasts & happy hour...









a fun day at Magic Mountain....






a life changing expierence on the X2...














late night dancing and karoke at the hotel...
















And spending the whole week with my very favorite people!! I am so grateful to be a Clark!!