The First Day of Kindergarten

Mackenzie loves her Big Brother!

Our Handsome Gavin

Mommy and Gavin

Gavin and Daddy

Gavin and his teacher, Mrs. Axton

Here are a few pictures of Gavin's first day of Kindergarten.  He was so excited to go to school! He has been waiting for school to start for days!  Mackenzie was excited too.  She had her Bitty Baby Back Pack stuffed with all of her important things.  Gavin was very sweet with her and gave her lots of hugs and kisses.  Gavin and I made a first day of school gift basket for his teacher.  I had gotten one a few years back when I taught K and thought it was a great idea.  I have been waiting 5 years to make a first day of school basket.  I think that his teacher really liked it.  It was my first day of school too, so I didn't get to see him walk into his room.  I guess it was better that way, I probably would have cried with all the other moms.  Gavin's first day went well.  He said it was a little boring and that he didn't even get to play with any of the toys!  He said all they did was "write and stuff."  Welcome to the next 17 years of your life!  Get used to it, Gavin!  This is going to be a great year!

Vegas Weekend!!

Kenzie and I on the morning that we left for Vegas!

She wanted to go with me.  She said, "Momma don't leave me!" 

She is a heart breaker!

Gavin is giving me good-bye kisses

Out to dinner!

Annie, Me, and Melanie

Vegas Tom...enough said!

Lindsey and I went to Vegas for the weekend with Annie, Greg, Tom and Mel.  We had a great time doing 'grown-up' things like laying out by the pool for 7 hours straight drinking Mai Tai's, staying up late, and gambling!  Although I loved my grown-up field trip, my heart was aching to be home with the kids.  I missed them so, so much.  I was home sick.  By Monday morning, I was ready to get home and collect 3 days worth of kisses and hugs!  

Gavin's Kindergarten Round-up!

I have to accept that it is time for Gavin to start kindergarten.  I can't believe how fast the last 5 years have gone by.  Here are a few pictures from last Friday.  On that day, he got to meet his teacher Mrs. Axton and see his new classroom.  I think that he is going to have a great time in kindergarten!

Tea at the Biltmore

Happy Belated Birthday Mom!!  My sister and I took my mom for an afternoon tea service at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.  We had a wonderful and relaxing afternoon complete with 'sparkling wine.'  It was so much fun having a mother daughter outing.  I look forward to our next 'Tea Time.'

Biker Girl!!

I think this picture says it all!!!  

American Girl

We had a girls day at American Girl...well, a girls day plus Gavin, who was a great sport!  Lauryn and Mackenzie were in heaven!  Lauryn got the new Kit doll and Kenzie a new Bitty Twin doll.  We had a great time shopping and had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.  Gavin was so cute, he held the girls' dolls as they shopped and never complained once. 

Family Trip to San Francisco

Ok, so it has been while since I have posted an update.  We took a family trip up to the bay area at the beginning of August to see some college friends and have a little family reunion.  We had a great time visiting with everyone.  After our visit to the East Bay, we crossed over the bridge to the city.  We stayed a night there and had a good time, except for being under the weather.  Gavin wanted to ride the cable cars...check, and we all wanted our favorite crepes...check-check!!  We are looking forward to our next trip up there and hope to see more of our friends soon