First Day of School

Tyler started 2nd grade this year. I can't believe he is that old! We had a little FHE Sunday night on preparing for the new school year and Matt gave the boys their blessings. Then we headed to the school to find his classroom and check the list to make sure he was in the right room etc. We also ran into a couple of other families from our ward doing the same thing. It was quite funny!  Anyways, he was super excited for school and could hardly sleep the night before.  He kept getting up all night and tossing and turning. Then he was up and ready before I came downstairs to make his lunch or breakfast. Then I was going to be the awesome mom and get him there really early and take lots of pictures. Of course I couldn't find my keys anywhere. I was a basket case. Really on the first day of school, come on! So, I called Matt and he rushed home from work and took Tyler to school. It was so crazy that Matt just dropped him off at the corner and Tyler had to walk down the street to his school. Not at all how I had planned it. 

We did find my keys hidden in the toys by Hayden. I went to the grocery store that day and went to get my wallet which was not in my purse. I about had a heart attack, could my day get any worse. (It was in the glove box of my car thankfully.) It was just a crazy day. I did go and get Tyler that afternoon and went inside his class and took a few pictures since we didn't get to that morning. He was excited because he has some friends from Kindergarten and 1st grade in his class. 

That afternoon and evening Tyler was not himself and just wanted to lay on the couch and do nothing. Now, if you know Tyler he is loud and a very active boy. He didn't want to eat dinner or anything and then told me that his tummy hurt. He threw up a couples times that night and fell asleep by 6:30pm. I know that he was not sick and it was just nerves and being so anxious about school. He did the same thing last year on the first day of school. The next morning he woke right up and was ready for a new day. I am glad that he is enjoying school and hope that he will continue to do so. 

Now I just need to start Preschool with Carter.

Summer Vacation

This summer we went on a family trip over to the coast. Matt's parents joined us and we all had a great time. First we took the boys to the Oakland Temple. There was a visitors center that we went through and enjoyed. The Temple grounds were just so beautiful! It was such a peaceful feeling and it was my favorite part of our whole trip.

Then we headed over to San Francisco. Matt and the boys have never been there so they were excited. It was fun to see the sights all though it was too foggy that we couldn't see the Golden Gate Bridge. It was too much walking for the boys so they didn't enjoy it that much. Their favorite part was riding the trolley ride back to our car. It was an hour and half wait so that was not very fun.

After that we went over to Santa Cruz for a few days. We rented a condo right across the street from the Boardwalk. It was so beautiful to look out our front window and see the ocean. The condo was pretty nice and we enjoyed being so close to everything. One day we did all the rides at the boardwalk. Tyler did all the big scary rides with Matt and Grandpa while I hung out with the little ones.  Hayden and Carter loved all the rides especially the car ride. I think that they went on that one 8 times! 

We got this special deal through Costco so we got extra tickets to go bowling and mini golf. The boys had a blast and enjoyed just playing with each other. We also spent some time on the beach. Tyler and Hayden built sandcastles and loved the water while Carter wasn't a big fan. Hayden was covered from head to toe with sand.  It was pretty bad but quite funny to see him! Matt went boggie boarding and I would have joined him but it was a little too cold. 

We were right by the wharf so we walked over there and got to see some sea lions. It was awesome to see them up close. They sure all loud animals, they kept me up some nights.  

It was a nice little getaway. Not to long but not to short, especially with kids!