Poor Pootie!

Madelyn has had a tough week. Strep throat over the weekend and then last night she fell in the bathtub and basically shattered her other front tooth. Mind you, the first front tooth is already chipped from a fall in the bathtub. It was a bloody scene! The tooth is broken in pieces and part is also broken off. We had Scott (our dentist friend) come over to take a look at it. He said there's nothing you can do, but to wait for it to fall out. I'm glad she decided to do this right before Halloween because her smile will soon be similar to a jack-o-lantern. I would post a pic, but it's so awful I'll spare everyone the sight!

bedtime prayers

Benny and I were laying in bed saying his prayers.....

Us: "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die...."

Benny: "Mommy! Why do you say that?"

Me: "Say what?"

Benny: "Why do you say 'if I should die'?"

Me: "That just means that if something happened to us and we died, God would take care of us up in Heaven."

Benny: "But then will he bring us back home?"

School days...

Everyone says how it's so sad when your kids are off to school, so I expected (knowing myself) I would be teary eyed at the drop off. I was quite the opposite, actually. Maybe it's because his preschool classroom is literally right around the corner from my classroom! It was so exciting to send Benjamin off to school. He was such a good boy and so proud! It is going to be awesome having my kids at Ross Park with me during their elementary years. I am blessed...

Summer is done, but here are my pics!!!

So I am finally realizing that summer is over....I am back into school full swing and even Benjamin started school today (post to come soon!) Time to show you some of our favorite summer memories. We spent a TON of time camping, swimming, campfires, beaches, and more. Here are some of my faves!

Here are the kids with Spencer and Cooper in the Freeman's pool. Isn't this the coolest picture ever with the rays of sunshine coming down?

Ludington State Park

Silver Creek Campground in Silver Lake, MI

River Ridge Campground with the Wahlbergs!

Lindsay and Brian's wedding in Frankenmuth, MI. What a fun night!

Benjamin's first movie...Toy Story 3 with Spencer!

Happy Birthday, Grandpa Warren!