I know it's been a while! It's been a busy summer. Ethan finished summer school and headed directly to Nana and Grandpa's house. It was his first plane trip and he had a blast. He got to visit with his cousin Corban and his Aunt Trista and Uncle Brandon. While he was there, Grandpa gave him candy in church and he lost his first tooth. He brought it home with the intentions of putting it under his pillow, but decided against that at the last minute saying that he wanted to keep it forever and ever. In the end, he wrote a note to the tooth fairy asking if she would leave the tooth. He's a lucky boy, the tooth fairy not only left the tooth, but a crisp $5 bill, too. Teeth have gotten expensive! Kelsey turned nine months old. She is starting to walk and gets around FAST!!! She is also a very determined little girl and goes after what she wants! She had her 9 month check up and is doing very well. She is 16 pounds and is only in the 25th percentile for height and weight. She's my petite little thing. Ethan is starting kindergarten on Tuesday and is so excited to ride the bus!!! I plan to drive to the school so I can take a picture of him getting off the bus. There is also a breakfast called the Boo Hoo Rah Rah for parents of kindergarteners. They get to dry their tears together and lend support to one another. I get all choked up even as I write this with the thought of him starting a new chapter of his life. I know that in only a few short years it will be Kelsey that is starting kindergarten and I'll have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes then, too. I will try to be a better blogger and get new pictures up sooner. So Sorry!!!!!

Ethan lost his first tooth.

Ethan and Corban had so much fun playing together. I think all the "togetherness" was starting to wear on them both at the end of Corban's visit, though.

My sweet little nephew.

Corban climbing the rock wall. I was so impressed. This play structure is for kids 5-12 years old (he's not even 3 yet!) But, he followed Ethan right up the wall with no problem!

Ethan and Corban climbing the rocks.

Kelsey hanging out with Nana and Grandpa.

Kelsey climbing into my lap. So stinkin' cute! Look at those eyes!

Ethan and Corban baking a cake.

I love this outfit she's wearing. Ethan found it at Baby Gap. I love all the detail in the embroidery.

Kelsey just takes off now. She gets something in her sights and she's off. See the ball? That's what she's after.

Ethan at the airport.

Ethan and Nana-getting ready to get on the plane and head to Mississippi.

Pretty baby.

A little girl who is supposed to be sleeping, not playing!