Bangs

Yes, return if the homegrown haircut. I haven't had to do this since Ben's long stretch (2-3ish) when he was unable to go to salons. Politely asked not to return, really. So. Sophia is growing her hair out, and her bangs were almost covering her eyes. I decided to save myself a trip and trim them at home. Luis couldn't even watch. No joke, some of Ben's first trims looked Jim Carrey-esque (think Dumb and Dumber:O...Anyway, I was pretty proud of the normal looking results.

First Day

Well, it finally happened...Ben is officially a Kindergartener. He was beyond excited. Us, too. I even held it together, despite his sweet goodbye.:) Mrs. Marsh is sure to have her hands full!

Green Lantern & Discovery Center

We finally made it over to Topeka to visit the new Discovery Center. Amazing place for the kids- Ben built a bird house and painted. Sophia loved the auto mechanic shop (much to her dad's delight;)
Thanks to Drew and Demme for the new costumes- fun indoors during these sweltering summer days.

Savannah Fun

Swimming and fishing were definately highlights of our trip to Savannah. Ben caught his first fish (Egwin) which was too small to eat (his goal) but still exciting. Both he and Sophia loved swimming in the pool everyday- Ben practicing his kicking and floating while Sophia just wanted to jump from the side of the pool over and over and over... We are already missing Nama & Papa, and all of our family- THANK YOU!!:)

Big Girl Bed (Plus Pigtails!)

Sophie's big present for her birthday was getting this bed- which we have just now put together...that combined with enough hair (she seems to to take after mom) to make her first little pigtails, well, she's on cloud nine.:)

Three

Sophia turned three yesterday...bittersweet for us. She has always acted like a "big girl" but it was nice to keep saying she was just two. She had a great day with her grandparents and loved the cake and opening gifts, of course.

Minnesota Trip

We took a road trip back to MN last weekend for my best friend Steph's wedding/ reception. It was my first time bringing Luis and the kids to my home state. It was an amazing reunion with family, friends, and special places that I treasure.