Back to School

Monday was Back to School Night, where we got to explore Kylie's new school and meet her teacher, Ms. Asay.  Kylie was a little shy at first, but as usual she warmed up quickly.  Hayden followed her around and pretended that he was going to go to school too!

Afterwards we played on the playground for a bit.  They have a fun climbing area that both the kids really liked.

Tuesday was the first day of school!  Kylie was so excited because she gets to take a lunch this year!  I also pack one for Hayden in the morning (so he doesn't feel left out), but he's been coming back after dropping Kylie off at school and eating his lunch at 9 AM.  Silly boy.  Anyways, Kylie was really excited for her first day.  For some reason the school does things really weird and won't open the doors to the school until the first bell rings, and then instead of going to their classroom that they found the day before, they herded all the kids and parents dropping off the kids into the little gym to find their teachers for the 'Welcome Back To School' assembly.  I think they should have re-thought that since it was very crowded making sure your kid found their teacher and then either staying for the assembly or trying to make your way back out again.  Hayden and I left after seeing Kylie safely to her teacher.

After a week of school Kylie doesn't say much about her class.  She does like it and she seems to be making some friends, though she doesn't remember their names.  Her favorite part of the day is lunch and recess.  Typical.  This week was all half-days, so she got out at 1.30 instead of 3.20.  I feel that it will help her transition to full school days next week.

Hayden and I have been having fun while she is at school.  He plays outside with all the other little kids, and comes inside to eat or color and draw with me.  I tried teaching him to write his name and we built puppets from his lunch bags.

Thursday we got to go to a park with Grandma Shari and Grandpa Gary after school.  Even Grandma Fae showed up since the park was next to her house!  It was a really fun park and even though it was pretty hot, the kids ran around like crazy and enjoyed themselves.

Even us adults had fun!

When it got too hot we went over to the Orem Mall to play there and get some dinner.  We had such a fun time!

We've really enjoyed living up north and seeing both sets of grandparents so often.  Living with Grandma Tess and Grandpa Pete has been really fun as well.  The kids play outside every chance they get and then tell Grandma and Grandpa all about their day every night.

Brandon took the kids for the weekend on Friday and they are coming back today!  It looks like Hayden got a haircut, and Kylie a trim!