wired... and unplugged!

 Another milestone at our house.   Here's handsome Evan (9th grade school picture),   

and here he is a week later, without braces!

Whew.   Two down, three (?) more to go?  

lots of firsts

Two weeks ago, my baby boy lost two teeth and started kindergarten.  (I discovered that taking a picture of missing bottom teeth is a challenge!)

Here he is, in all his kindergarten glory.   And I think he's especially happy that he won the battle over what shirt to wear on the first day.   (just fyi-- mom wasn't thrilled with the choice!) 

And, this weekend my oldest boy went to Homecoming-- his first "semi formal" dance.   

A very handsome couple. 

It seems like just yesterday that my oldest son was my "baby boy" who was losing his first tooth.  Sigh.  They just keep growing up.  

A friend once told me this (in regards to parenting):  "The days are long, but the years are short."   So true. 

So I try to cherish the moment, and enjoy the ride.  It may be bumpy at times, and filled with ups and downs, but it is never dull! 

And it is always worth it. 

Fashion faux pas

This is what happens when Daddy and Sarah are left to their own devices in the morning.  ;)
She was as pleased as punch with her colorful selection, and she wore it all day long quite happily.   (Perhaps capris and a long sleeve thermal shirt are "all the rage" this fall with the five and under set?)
Sarah starts preschool tomorrow and I must try to be more vigilant-- at least on preschool days.  haha