Green Belts

A little while back Tom and Lydia tested for their green belts. I got a babysitter and watched not only the testing, but also the belt ceremony. I was so excited that I got to watch and really see what they get to do at Tae Kwon Do! Lydia being "questioned" by Master Myung on her behavior at home and some of the

Tae Kwon Do rules!
Getting their new belts.

Bowing to the rest of the class. Lydia was excited to be moving to the next level!

Erynn's first day of school

So it started...school that is! Erynn's first day of school was Sept 1st! We weren't sure she was going to make it since you have to be potty trained, but when met with a deadline, this girl aims to please! Or more than likely she just decided to do it! :) Eating a breakfast of fruity cheerios and milk...yum!
Hanging up her bookbag in her cubby and getting her name tag.

Sitting on the carpet, reading a book...waiting for all the moms & dads to leave. Erynn didn't shed a single tear. She actually waved goodbye and I had to ask for a kiss! I wasn't sure that this child who would cling to me for most of her 1st to 2nd year of life would ever be this independant. I think she might be even more independant that Lydia was at this age...and I didn't think that was possible!

Erynn coming out of class. That is her teacher Ms Shari making sure she has her bookbag!

The first week of school went great...then she got Hand Foot and Mouth disease (and possibly strep throat). She missed the whole second week of school...this girl was completely

MIS ER A BLE!

Hopefully we will be back into the swing of things tomorrow and for the rest of the year! :)

We also went to...

Grant's Farm. Going there is always fun. It is calmer than the zoo and yet the kids always have fun. The free beer is a little added bonus too! :) Lydia loves the goats, although Colin was glad they were on the other side of the fence!

Just some things that passed the time...

So before school started, we decided to do just about every tourist thing in St. Louis. :) This was a day at Cahokia Mounds. It was fun and the girls had a good time. The especially liked playing with the primative toys and seeing how the children lived. I think in a few years they will get more out of it...I know I will! :)

1st day...hurray!

New shoes and an old bookbag...both ready for 1st grade!

(too bad I can't figure out how to rotate it)
Eating breakfast...yum!

Yesterday was the official first day of school for Lydia. I don't know that I consider it a full day since she was there for just a little over 3 hours. Anyway, it was a good 1st day of 1st grade!

May it rest in peace...

Well my computer died...it just won't turn on anymore. So no longer can I blog or read email, etc from the comfort of my bed. *sigh* Anyway, I will be using Tom's computer or the kids' computer, but since it isn't right next to my bed, it will take a more concerted effort on my part to post.

Kristin

Oh...Tom and I are thinking about going away for a weekend for our 10th anniversary...anyone want to "borrow" 3 kids for a couple of days?!?! :)

Send some passing thoughts...

My cousin Simon is taking the IL bar exam as we speak! I know that he doesn't really NEED them, but if you could send some "positive-passing vibes" his way, it would be appreciated. I know that it is stressful, no matter how much you have studied and how ready you are...boy do I know! Oh and it is his and his lovely wife, Emily's, 2nd wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary guys! :) (maybe wait until the weekend to celebrate though!)

Kristin