Lot's of FIRSTS

So this Summer has been full of a lot of firsts in our house.  Lucas turned ONE, Marli started pre school, Madison started first grade, Marli is in soccer and I have two kids in school at the same time!! HOORAY. 

Here is a run down of everyone and then enjoy all the pictures:
-Madison: She is loving first grade.  Having a full day at school is so exciting for her.  I was worried about her being gone and having to eat lunch at school.  She didn't want me anywhere near her school on the first day.  I walked to get her and she yelled for me to go home and that she wasn't going to tell me about her day until I went home.  So I think it's safe to say that the adjustment has been for me, not her.  She is so intelligent and such a great kid!
-Marli: This kid is so headstrong it isn't funny.  When she wants something she lets the world know.  She will do what she wants on her terms.  Yet, underneath is still my sweet girl who cares for others.  When I walk her to preschool she will turn to me and ask, "mom are you okay, do your feet hurt".  She loves school and tells me about her day within seconds of me picking her up.  I can see that she misses Maddie during the days she is at home.  She has also started soccer, and really is picking it up.  The outfit drowns her and she thinks by throwing her body over the ball no one can get it from her. 
-Lucas: My baby is growing up, and it is so much fun, yet sad at the same time.  He has 5 teeth now and his smile is completely different now.  He is sweet and loves to lay on me.  He is obsessed with sports, he is always holding a ball and throwing it just to crawl and get it.  I am no longer worried about his sisters surrounding him with girl toys and him not wanting boy toys, he is a boy through and through. 
-Amber: Well I am constantly balancing and organizing my time.  I feel like I am running around doing something for someone at all times.  I wouldn't want it any other way though.  I love my family and friends.  Speaking of family, my mom recently turned 50 and has decided to move down to St. George.  She has sold her house and is making the trek down there in 2 days.  Over the past two weeks I have been helping her pack and get ready and we have grown close and so this move is really bittersweet for me.  I couldn't be happier for her and the fact she is fulfilling a life long dream, but having her so far away will be sad for me!
Darren: Not much new in his life.  He is a hard worker and keeps me sane.  We work well together balancing time with kids and each other.  GREAT GUY this one is.

Now here are pictures of our life. Enjoy.

Clayton and Marli sharing tips for beating that darn silver team.

Marli is the goalie even though the official jersey is inside out and backwards.

Marli had enough soccer for the day. 

Marli enjoying her first day of preschool with her friend Grayce.  I love Lucas in the back in his jammies.

She loves school and her teacher.

Madison on her first day of school.

Gotta have the backpack shot.

Madison and her good friend Eva. 

Lined up and ready to start the day.

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My mom's car.  Allie and I decorated it while she was at work.

We did an awesome job, and she was very surprised.