Six !!!

Wow! Has it really been nearly three moths since I've posted. We've had a fun filled fall so far. We kicked off with the celebration of Elliot's 6th birthday. I still can't believe he's a bus riding, school going, lego playing six year old. He is such a great kid! We celebrated his 6th birthday with a Lego Starwars party. These are two of his absolute favorite things. We had about 12 kids at our house - most 5 year old boys to celebrate. I made all kinds of decorations and party games to go with the theme.

I raided his legos to make this. At first he was mad, but then when he saw what it was he was  very happy with my creation. 

setting up the death star piñata

note the pool noodle light sabers. The kids loved these. 

our friend elsa really liked her Princess Leah mask

Rain nearly cut the party short, but a episode of Lego Star Wars saved the day.

Gus AKA Darth Vader

Kindergarten!

I can't believe my baby is in kindergarten! Elliot had a great first day of school. He had a chance to visit the school and meet his teacher last week so I am sure that helped. The most exciting part of the day was catching the bus at the bus stop. I was very proud, but a little teary when he boarded the bus. He did great and had a great first day. He told me the teacher asked everyone how they felt about being at school. Elliot reported that he was the only person to say "not sure." I asked him what his answer would be if she asked again he said, "very happy." 

By Senior year this shirt should fit perfectly

Bea was being a little fussy.

Bus Stop Party

Since Elliot will be taking the bus to school, we got invited to a little gathering with the other kids at our bus stop to celebrate the start of the school year. Elliot was a little shy, but enjoyed the cake. It was a nice was to spend the last evening before the big day. 

4th of July Fun

The kids were at camp Mimsey for the week of the 4th. While Mommy and Daddy enjoyed a much needed vacation, they went swimming, played mini-golf, rode bikes, went for walks, went to the library, watched movies and much more. We arrived in town in time to celebrate the 4th with a great firework show on the James River. Elliot loved the fire works and the festivities leading up to them (moon bounce, ballon animals, and a mechanical bull!). Elliot may have a future on the rodeo circuit. Beatrice liked the balloon animals. She REALLY didn't like the fireworks and insisted on having her eyes and ears covered for the entire show.