First day of Kindergarten

This morning McKenzie got up early, eager for her first day of school. When we got to school McKenzie walked up to the table that had name tags on it, without being told what to do she picked up her name and put it on. Once class was ready to start the kids all migrated onto the large carpet where they sang a good morning song, said the Pledge of Allegiance, introduced themselves, and then Mrs. Floyd, McKenzie's teacher, read them the book, The Kissing Hand. At that point it was time for recess and an opportunity for all of the parents to slip out. It was exciting and sad in one. I got back in the car to read a text from Tim asking me how everything went and if I cried. I was able to tell him there were no tears:)

McKenzie getting ready to leave for school.

waiting in the hall just outside her classroom.

Putting her backpack away

McKenzie introducing herself.

Mrs. Floyd going over all the letters in the alphabet

lunch with Mrs. Kay

McKenzie, Reiche and Kay had a play date a few weeks ago. Since this date was all about McKenzie she got to choose where they would have lunch. Of course the restaurant of choice was McDonald's. They ate lunch and then Kay had a special gift for McKenzie. She gave her a little gold ring. McKenzie loved her new ring. After lunch McKenzie got to play in the "area" (as McKenzie calls it) while Kay and mom took some time to catch up.

McKenzie opening your special gift

modeling her new ring

Tim and I had talked about how much we wanted to make sure McKenzie got to see Toy Story 3 in 3D. Last weekend McKenzie, Carter and I were able to go. I believe, McKenzie enjoyed her 3D glasses more than the movie. She wants to wear glasses so bad - she told me she got them from the eye doctor. :) Carter was pretty content through the movie until the last 15-20 minutes, when he got pretty restless. We were able to keep him entertained long enough to watch the entire movie.

Momo and Jamba's

Last weekend McKenzie, Carter and I went to Shelly's for the weekend. On Saturday we went to Momo and Jamba's, Shelly's mother and father-in-law, to play on the water. We got to swim in the lake, play in the sandbox, ride in the boat and go tubing. McKenzie was so big this year. She decided she wanted to tube by herself. She made several trips around the lake and loved it. The kids had a great time playing at Shelly's house and we ate very good. Shelly made the best homemade bread this year.


Keke riding the tube.

Shelly and Carter hanging out in the sandbox.

Carter loved the water and riding on the boat.

McKenzie and I riding the tube.

McKenzie swimming.

McKenzie driving the boat with Jamba.

Riding on the boat.

Every time we went very fast on the boat, it would put Carter to sleep.

McKenzie loved going fast on the boat.

McKenzie playing in the sandbox.