As I was flipping through my pictures trying to look for something quick to post about, I came across this one. 

It is pictures like this that make me stop and smile.

Today I am smiling for Sara!

First Day of School

As I was flipping through status updates on Facebook this morning, I noticed a lot of first day of school pictures. I remembered I never posted Griffin's picture. His first day was a week ago.

First Day of 11th Grade

Where did the summer go?

Summer is officially over for us here in the Weed household( Griffin started back today). Sad I know.....and yes way to early! 

I thought I would share all of the fun we had over the summer. I tried to keep the kids busy so they did not have too much down time to watch TV or play an electronic. I think I ended up keeping myself the busiest.

I already posted about our travels so this will just be our near home activities.

We attended events at our local library.

This was the Summer reading kickoff party. They had clowns making balloon shapes, face painting and prizes. The girls received their reading charts. I was very impressed with the prizes given for reading. They ended up receiving free Dairy Queen ice cream,  free kids meal at Applebee's, Fatz and Stevie Bs.

We went to the planetarium. 

We went swimming at least once or twice each week.

Ella had received paints as a present a while back so we finally decided to use them!

I still have plenty to share but I don't want to make this post too long( I also keep having a member of my family needing me every 2 seconds).

So I will stop for now!

Girl's 1st day of school

The girl's started school last Wednesday( way too early!). Laney has been waiting to go to school since last year. She was so excited that she was up way before mom......5:00??????. Of course, she did not want her sister to be late so she woke her up too! Crazy! I guess they  needed 3 1/2 hours to prepare.

Laney's first day of 5th Grade!

Ella was excited but a little nervous. This was her first time going to a school without her mom. Don't worry mom will be up at the school a lot volunteering!

Ella's first day of 1st Grade!

As I walked out of the school, I had to hold back the tears.

Thank goodness Griffin was there to hold my hand......okay not really.... but the conversation was helpful.

When I picked them both up from school, they were all smiles!