Gettin' our Apple on...

Marley and I headed out on our first day trip without Layla (shh...don't tell).  We headed out to Lapacek's Apple Orchard for some fun with our friends Jill, Abigail, and Olivia!! 

Marley's First Day!

Marley started a new preschool this year.  We'd visited her new school 3 times in preparation for the switch.  She was very excited to have her picture taken and meet her new teachers and friends.  However, the day arrived...and so did ALOT of tears.  The tears have continued.  I should clarify...the tears have continued in the morning...but, once shane drops her off, she's fine.  She seems happy when i pick her up and excited to tell me about her day.  Every night before bed and every morning when she wakes up, she asks if it's a "stay home day or a school day".   "School day" isn't the answer she ever wants to hear.  She did hug her teacher and a few friends goodbye this week, which i'll take as a good sign.  She claims it's just not her "favorite" thing to do.  She's even come up with an original song about it.  Oy.

 

First Day of Kindergarten!

The pictures are clearly not in order, but can't quite figure out how to fix it!  I'm quite sure you can follow along, though!  :-)   We could not believe Layla was starting all day/every day school this year!  I had been overly ready for her to start school...however, the day before i got a little panicky.  I mean...my baby was going to SCHOOL.  Luckily, by the next morning, i was back to being ready!  :-)  She hit it out of the park...no tears, great day, and excited to go back!  So proud of our girl!!

The Fair!!

Our annual trip to Dickinson County Fair didn't disappoint!  Although, note to self, don't go on a Saturday evening.  All the riff-raff (aka teenagers) were out in hoards!!  Anyway, i digress...Layla got to ride even more "big kid" rides this year, and she couldn't have been happier!  Marley LOVED the animal barns, which i knew she would.   We had a great time...and from now until next September, the girls will ask every week or so if it's "fair time", yet. 

Cousins!!

It's been awhile, but we managed to get all the little cousins together late this summer!  The kids had a ball and the "Nona's" had quite the day planned.  Of course, picture time had to happen first...always best to get that done in the beginning of the day!  Then, it was off to the Farmer's Market!  The kids didn't find this too exciting...so back home and into swimsuits they went!  Water balloon toss/fight and treasure hunt filled the rest of the afternoon.  Our sweet little animal-lover, Marley, didn't stray to far from Kenzie.  In fact, there are few pictures of her alone without the pup!  Love one of the last pics of all the girls being silly...reminds me of being with Jodie and Elissa at that age!! 

Texas in Port Aransas!

The second half of our trip was spent in Port A with Pop and Nana!  Our days included playing in the pool and giant slide, going to the beach in Port A, heading out on the boat for our annual trip to St. Joe's, cruising the local surf shops, and yes, more Mexican food!  Oh, and naturally what would a vacation be without a TORNADO sighting.  Yep, you read that right.  South Texans call it a "water spout", but it was a tornado.  Trust me. 

We had a great time seeing family and can't wait to do it again next year!  Well, except for Marley puking her recently eaten mac 'n cheese.  on the plane home.  while still ascending.  No pics of that...i can tell you're all disappointed.