Y Mountain

On Monday, Labor Day, we decided to hike Y mountain. As a little girl, this was a tradition in my family. Matt and my kids have never done it so we joined up with my mom and dad, Jessica and Devin, Jessica's mom, sister and brother-in-law and headed up the trail. I thought this would be a good little hike for my boys and it sure was. The twins zoomed up the mountain like it was nothing. They were so excited to get to the Y. Matt (with Aubriella on his back) and my dad got far ahead of us to keep up with the Austin and Bradin who didn't need to rest along the way like the rest of us and were first to make it. Dax and Kota stayed with uncle Devin and made it up next. The rest of us trickled in behind. I think the mountain got a lot steeper than the last time I hiked it! It was a tough hike! The view of the valley was incredible but I have to admit it made me a little nervous with all my little boys sitting on the side of that steep mountain.

Labor Day Weekend

We again spent the weekend down at the property for the weekend. Matt and my dad worked on setting up a swing set that our neighbors gave us. The boys are really excited about this new addition to the property. My mom, Laura, Jessica, and I worked on some curtains for one of the little cabins. Everything is looking so great down there as things are added little by little. The river was down so low that we decided to to float this time but of course it was still fun and relaxing. It is nice that the nights are starting to get a little cooler and we didn't see any mosquitos! Kota was excited to come away with NO bites (or bubbles in his case).

More smiles from my Baby Girl!

Aubriella and Dakota

School Begins!

So, here were at the beginning of another school year! I hope it is okay that I am a little excited. The summer was fun, but I am already enjoying the decrease in volume and energy level during the day. I am definitely enjoying getting back into routines. The boys have been loving school so far and have great teachers! Daxton started Second Grade and his teacher is so darling. This is her first year teaching and her older sister is one of my best friends from high school! How crazy is that! Dakota has been so thrilled to be in Kindergarten. He enjoys every minute of it and has made many new friends. Austin and Bradin started Preschool and the now think they are so old. I can't believe how fast they are growing up. They are even excited about the new job chart I made for them (especially Austin - he is my little cleaner and begs to use the vacuum and when ever I will let him).

I was expecting to be running around to and from the schools all week long but I lucked out and was able to work out a carpool for each of my boys. 3 boys in Daxton's carpool, 5 kindergartners in Dakota's, and 1 friend with the twins. It sounds crazy but this means I only take and pick up once on Monday's and once on Tuesday's. What a lifesaver. I have such great friends and neighbors!

Austin and Bradin on their first day of Preschool

with their friend Rex. How cute is that?

Little Princess with a Big Grin

Aubriella joined my mom and I on a little girls night out shopping trip. I couldn't resist this Disney Princess nightgown!