Decorating the tree....

This past Friday night, we decorated the Christmas tree with Kingston.  He had fun looking at the ornaments he made in Kindergarten.  Every time I went to put up an ornament, he would hold the tree still.  It was really sweet.  We ended the night with hot chocolate and watched the movie Elf. 

Motley's Pumpkin Patch

Last weekend, we took both boys to the Pumpkin Patch.  The weather was nice and cool.  We ate lunch there- chowed down on burgers, popcorn, and nachos.  The boys had a blast jumping on the giant pillow and playing on the pirate ship.  They each picked out a pumpkin and then we came home to carve it.  Kingston decided on 3 eyes and a giant mouth.  Grayson went for a more traditional look.  It was a fun afternoon.

Happy 7th Birthday Kingston

It's hard to believe you are 7.  Seems like just yesterday we were going to the hospital to await your arrival.  Luke and I fixed hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings to celebrate your birthday.  We even put up streamers in the kitchen.  At first you just wanted to eat cake- but quickly realized that you couldn't have cake without some protein first.  You were surprised to see I actually made you Minecraft cookies- just like you asked.  I also fixed chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and sprinkles.....because the other day you told me you wanted just that.  We love you more than you will ever know.  Happy 7th birthday Kingston.

Open House

Natalie and I took Kingston to his open house for 1st grade.  We got to meet his teacher, Ms. Missman.  She will be getting married soon, so her name will change again.  Kingston practiced all day saying her name- he struggled with that one.  He was excited to get all his school supplies in the right bins. After seeing the classroom and getting organized, we headed outside for a snow cone.  Kingston got to pick his flavors- he settled for 4 different flavors.  While eating it, he ended up wearing Natalie's sunglasses. I couldn't help but get a picture of it.  He's Mr. Cool- or so he thinks. 

1st day of 1st Grade

I met Kingston for his first day of 1st grade.  He has Ms. Missman this year.  We worked all day the day before learning how to say her name.  He has a missing bottom tooth and loved the way the "s" sounds in her name.  I told him he'd better smile for pictures because if he didn't, I'd kiss him on the lips in front of all his friends.  At school that morning he was all grins sporting his Jurassic Park backpack.  He looks so grown up.  He told me he knew where his classroom was and we took off.  On the way to the classroom, I told him I had my chapstick on and was ready for a kiss.  He just grinned and rolled his eyes.  It didn't take him long to sit down and start coloring.  I'm excited to see where 1st Grade takes him.