a foggy first day

Austin's first day of first grade. We set his alarm last night for 6:30am this morning, leaving him plenty of time to get dressed, eat a bowl of cereal, brush his teeth, eat his vitamin, get his socks and shoes on...and for me to get rid of the hairs sticking up on his head...kisses and hugs, and a few morning photos before daddy took them to town at 7:00am. He woke himself up early, got dressed and made his way to my bathroom where I was in the shower...knocked and waited for me to say "come in". He came in and I was surprised at what I saw. He was a wee bit excited for his first day, I think. :) I told him to turn his alarm off, since it hadn't gone off yet, and to go down and get a bowl of cereal and he could watch a show on the tele. If only every morning would be like this. That would be bliss. So I leave you with a few shots of my first grader, among the fog (first day of kinder was foggy, too. Remember?) who had a fantabulous day of school today.

"Say cheese!"

Tonight I took the boys to my school's first home football game of the year. We were there early and snagged a seat spot right on the edge of the track where it met the turf. When taking pictures at the games, I must be as close as I can be. I had two cameras with me, so I had one boys sharing one so they could take pictures of the team, too. Ethan turned around and said "say cheese" so Austin immediately snuggled close and Ethan clicked.

And clicked.

I'm grateful to Ethan for capturing these images of Austin and I. Next game, it's Austin who will take a picture of Ethan and I together. Must keep it fair!

Tractor Men

This year the boys are taking their pedal tractors that Michael restored for them to the tractor show in Edgar. They are so excited to go! My favorite parts at the show are the tractors, the long rows of flea market tables, the deep-fried cheese curds, and ice cream. I'll have to run it off later so I don't add more poundage to my midsection. Ugh.

Can you tell which one was crabby this morning? :)

Ha!

Morning Snuggles

(Taken with my phone)