August extras

August was a slower month in terms of summer activities which was very nice. We had a lot more flexibility in our schedule with swim practices and vacations behind us. 

Bonnie got a picture cookbook for kids from the library and made muffins.  

On one particularly slow day the kids and I went to see Moana. 

We've spent some time at Jamestown Beach.

Bonnie lost one of her front teeth there!

I went to Busch with some friends. 

Bonnie enjoyed coming to the grocery store and picking out a new fruit each week to try. 

We got to celebrate Katie's 40th with her!

My boss had a lobster boil at his house one day.

We got some more Water Country time in.

I got to help with a sweet friend's baby shower.

I went to a birthday dinner for a friend. Everyone surprised her by wearing fake bangs (because she has bangs). 

I have so many photos of the crazy outfits Bonnie comes up with for her and Riser. A lot of them happen to be shirtless.

The kids wanted to do a bubble bath in our tub and turn on the jets. It got a little out of hand. 

Riser and I have enjoyed a little quality time together since Bonnie started back up at school.

Dave took the kids to get new shoes - so sweet! 

Bonnie had been making elaborate magnatile doll houses. 

And we've continued to try and enjoy the last bits of summer before the weather changes! 

Bonnie's first day of 1st grade

Bonnie had good reason to be excited this year - she got the teacher she had been hoping for the last year. Our friend (and her Sunday school teacher) is a 1st grade teacher at her school and Bonnie was very hopeful to be in her class. We were shocked that she actually was!

We went to open house the week before school to see her teacher and classroom. 

Bonnie was up bright and early on Monday - she couldn't wait for school to start!

Bonnie and her friend Avery at the bus stop.

She had a great first day and we couldn't wait to get her home. Riser was waiting with open arms.

To add to the excitement, Bonnie was eating a snack after school and lost her second front tooth! 

The rest of the week went off without a hitch. She has continued to have high spirits and we have received a couple pictures from school. 

Bonnie presenting some of her favorite things to her class.

Bonnie's class - I think it's going to be a great year!

Norfolk Zoo

We went with some friends to the Norfolk zoo before the summer was over. Their favorites were the mama and baby orangutan, the giraffes, and cheetah. And they also very much enjoyed the fountains - it was another hot day!