We went shopping for fall decorations on Saturday. The boys really enjoyed picking out mums and pumpkins.
There were special activities set up for kids at the nursery we visited. Both boys loved playing miniature golf.
Bowling with pumpkins was also a hit!
Bryce started flag football on Saturday and loves it! John and the coach taught him how to throw the ball.
Warm up before practice began.
While Bryce was playing football, Landon entertained himself at the park next to the field.
John and Bryce were Penn State fans today! My parents weren't able to use their season tickets for the game today so John and Bryce went in their place. No, they didn't wear their Ohio State gear....they both bought a Penn State shirt this week.
Bryce had a awesome time! They walked to the Creamery for ice cream and went to the college book store to buy a hat for Bryce. They ate lunch at their car right before they went to the game.
Bryce lasted until a few minutes before half-time. He put his head on John's lap and said he was tired and ready to go home!
This is a picture of the happiest boy alive!!!! Our neighbor Rick invited Bryce to sit on his Harley Davidson motorcycle today. What a thrill! Thanks, Rick!
Bryce's school hosted an Open House event this evening. We had a great time visiting Bryce's classroom and talking to his friends. Here is Bryce standing in front of his cubby.
My boys love their books! Bryce enjoyed reading a few books on the special green chair in the library.
Monkey see, monkey do! Landon had to read on the green chair too!
The favorite spot of the evening was the music room. Bryce had fun playing with the instruments with his friend Connor.
Landon had a permanent smile on his face while we were in the music room! He loved it!
We have been taking advantage of the comfortable temperatures during the past week and have spent a lot of time outside. This evening we ate dinner at the park, played on the equipment and rode bikes.
Bryce had fun climbing tonight!
It was the first time we took Landon's bike to the park. We were surprised at how well he kept up with Bryce!
In this picture, Bryce was pretending to be a bike racer! He loves cruising on his bike!
Bryce and Landon had a lot of fun helping me in the kitchen today. First we started out making treats for Landon to share with his friends on his birthday. We made their favorite sugar cookies with M&Ms, marshmellows and chocolate chips. Yummy! It is a special treat that we make every year for birthdays!
Here is a picture of the finished cookie.
After the cookies, we made blueberry muffins to eat for breakfast this week. We had blueberries left over from Landon's party so we decided to use them for muffins.
Bryce has been practicing riding his bike for several weeks. He has improved dramatically. He still isn't ready to give up the small bike because he knows he won't fall off of it. Maybe by next Spring he will feel comfortable riding a bike that is bigger!
Today we celebrated Landon's 3rd birthday with a party at our house.
What a cute picture of Bryce and Landon with their cousins. Landon was sad that his cousins Chris and Megan weren't there to help celebrate!
Blowing out the candles with the support of cousins.
Landon and his best buddy, Emily!
A kiss for Mom!
Landon loved opening presents!
Everyone had fun playing in the backyard. We lucked out with perfect weather for a party!
John and Bryce went to another minor league baseball game last night. They watched the Lancaster Barnstormers play.
John and Bryce went to the game with Grant and Jeremy. Bryce and Grant had a great time being together at the game!
What a great shot of John with the boys!
Bryce and I ran a few errands today and while we were in a parking lot he found a few acorns under a tree. He was so excited! I told him that when we got home, we would walk to the park to find more. Bryce and Landon had a lot of fun searching for the acorns and their pockets were filled by the time they were finished.
After we searched for acorns, the boys decided to dig for worms. This is a picture of Landon examining the worm he found.
After the search was over, the boys played on the play ground equipment.
Landon on the slide.
Bryce on the slide.
Today was Bryce's first bus ride to school. What a big moment! Here he is getting on with his "assigned buddy."
Arrived safely at school! Yes, we are the parents who follow the bus to school on the first day. This should come as no surprise to anyone who knows us well!
Yeah! Bryce survived his bus ride after school. He said riding the bus was his favorite part of the day. It was, without a doubt, the most stressful time during the day for me and John!
Today was Bryce's first day of kindergarten! Wow - where have the last 5 1/2 years gone? It seems like Bryce was just a baby yesterday!
Bryce's new kindergarten backpack.
For the first day of kindergarten, the parents accompanied the kids into the classroom for a two hour orientation. We learned all about the classroom rules and got to know the teacher. We also had fun making a craft project with Bryce.
Me and my big boy!
During the orientation, the students got on a school bus and learned the "rules of the bus." They actually have video cameras on buses now! Tomorrow will be a big day because Bryce will ride the bus by himself to school for the first time. John and I will be a bundle of nerves all day long!
.....and the steps won. Look at Landon's face! He took a tumble on Aunt Lisa's brick steps and this is the result. He's ok, but he looks like he was in a boxing match! We are hoping the bruises will heal quickly!
Emily and Aaron's birthdays are in September and October, but we celebrated yesterday before the busy fall sports schedule begins. We enjoyed a lot of great food and the kids had fun playing together.
The boys played sports outside. Bryce is on the left in a football helmet and shoulder pads. Wyatt is at bat (with a football helmet!). Everyone had fun!
Opening presents! Aaron's favorite teams are the Orioles and Steelers and he received several gifts with the team logos.
