September Stuff

The month of September included fun school activities, a day off from school for the kiddos, more sports, and another RV trip!  Read on!

Colin's 1st grade teacher is really awesome - we were thrilled to find out Colin would be in her class (Cadence was in her class in 2nd grade).  She keeps things interesting for the kids and makes learning fun!  You can tell she really loves her job, as well as the students!  Here are a couple of pictures that she shared with us.  Colin's always chucking up the deuces 😁

The kids were home from school on "Fair Day" - we went to the Delaware County fair a couple of years ago and it was so hot and we really weren't impressed (compared to the Ohio State Fair); so instead of going to the fair, the kids stayed home with Danny.  I checked in at one point during the day (via Ring) and saw them hanging outside playing with sand art.  It was the cutest picture, so I took a screenshot - I was jealous that they were outside having fun and I was stuck inside at work!  If you look closely, you can even see Scarlet in the grass soaking it all in!

Danny later sent me this picture to show me their creations.

We helped out a co-worker of mine whose daughter was collecting toys for children in Haiti - it was part of a Christmas in July fundraiser; we had the months of July-September to purchase items to include for her trip later in the year.  We were told to purchase items at the dollar store.  While shopping, Cadence found this creepy mask with the Halloween items.  It was hysterical - I had to take a picture to share!

Every weekend in September went like this: Saturdays were football games - Colin played flag football and Cadence cheered for tackle football; Sundays were Colin's lacrosse games.  We sure did stay busy on the weekends!  Here's Colin and his team being introduced at the beginning of the game running through their banner.  BWYAA did a great job hyping the teams up!

My parents couldn't make it to one of Colin's lacrosse games, so I took some pictures to send to my mom.  Colin really got into the games this season and tried his hardest!

Toward the end of the month, my parents took the kids to Hocking Hills.  It was really hot that weekend so I felt badly for them when I found out the campground had drained the pool for painting.  My parents did a good job finding other activities to keep the kids occupied and happy, though.  They went on hikes, read books, colored pictures, played video games, etc.  I was told that Colin made friends with some brothers that were there and he played a lot of Gaga ball.  I'm thankful for my parents for creating these memories with the kids.

One evening we were outside after school/work and Cadence pointed out that the clouds and sunset looked like the wifi symbol - she's a funny gal!  

Colin went upstairs to get dressed for a football game, and this is how I found him.  Can't argue with that, right?!  So sweet...

We spent one evening with our friends, the Marinellis, watching football and catching up. It was an interesting evening of sorts - we had planned to watch the game outside, but that didn't work out; other kids in the neighborhood were over; one of the kids is always having fun while another is tattling, that sort of thing.  I snapped this photo right before we left - the kids were ALL in ONE hula hoop.  I felt it summed up the night completely - crazy!

Labor Day Weekend 2019

We had a lot crammed into Labor Day weekend, but it was a lot of fun!  Danny's company offered discounted tickets for Cedar Point - we also had free parking and free lunch/drinks.  The kids had never been to Cedar Point before, but knowing that they're not dare devils, we decided this was an offer we couldn't pass!

Google maps took us the back way into the park - check out this view of Lake Erie!

That Saturday also happened to be the Buckeye's football season opener

We started the day on the bumper cars - the kids loved it

Next up, the Ferris wheel!  Both kids were a little nervous while standing in line.

One of the best things about Cedar Point (aside from having the best coasters around), are the views!

We were up high and could see the whole park!

It sure was windy and chilly up there!

I told Cadence I wouldn't post this picture on Facebook, and I didn't, but I HAVE to include it here. She was beyond nervous about riding her first roller coaster.  I'm actually really surprised she actually sat down.

Squeezing Daddy's arm...

I screwed up & let a couple go in front of us so they could ride with their family, not realizing it was going to throw off our order, so Cadence and Danny rode before Colin & me.  Here's Colin waiting his turn...poor Cadence in the background.

And here they are AFTER!  They both loved it... and wanted to ride again!  But it was getting late and the lines were so long.

Last stop were the old "timey" cars.  The kids drove and had a blast.

We got back home at a decent time after stopping for dinner.  I did a load of laundry, we packed up, and headed to Hamilton the next morning.  After hanging out at Danny's parents' house for the day, we went to Cincinnati for the WEBN Labor Day fireworks.  We always like to get there early and play around.  It had rained earlier in the day, so the cool weather we were expecting was actually warm and muggy!  The kids cooled off in the mist.

A lady took our picture for us - actually, she took several, but watch how the fountain stairs change color!

I mentioned it was humid - with each firework that got shot off, the smoke just lingered.  You couldn't really see any of the fireworks 5 minutes into the show.  A lot of people left.  We stuck it out, though, and toward the end, we could see most of the finale.

Oh, and our poor pup - she was SOOOO sick for a week.  Like, constant diarrhea.  After a trip to the vet and a trip to OSU's emergency vet, she was on the mend.  The vet gave us a probiotic to put on her food and OSU recommended we add Metamucil powder as well.  They also gave her subcutaneous fluid (which I had never seen before) which gave her a huge lump on her back!  There was no evidence of a bowel obstruction, so we just had to wait it out.  We're still not 100% sure what happened - if she ate something outside, or if it was from the week old chicken we added to her food as a treat one day - (I'm thinking the latter) but we're very relieved she's back to her normal self.

First Day of School 2019

This year we have a 4th grader and a 1st grader!  It's hard to believe!  It's also crazy to think that this is the last year that the kids will be in the same school until high school.  The way our district is set up, elementary school is K-4, the intermediate school is 5th and 6th, middle school is 7th & 8th, and high school is 9th-12th.    It will make for some interesting years ahead!  The kids were excited for school to start up and they are both enjoying their classes and teachers.  Colin is blowing us away with his reading and he's now able to add 2 numbers (both with 2 digits) in his head!  Cadence is doing a great job with "story problems" and is so creative!

Colin's class drank "jitter juice" to get rid of their "first day jitters"

Good looking group of kids!

They worked on teamwork and communication with a hula hoop challenge.

His class also made friendship bracelets.  He's got a great teacher!

Colin's class filled up their class marble jar (for good behavior) and voted on a popsicle party.

Our friends had a birthday party at their neighborhood pool the weekend after school started.  We've been to their pool several times, but this was the first year the kids were brave enough to go off the diving boards.  Colin even went down the water slide!  It was so fun watching them try new things!

Cadence got to see her buddy from summer camp.  They made a towel fort.  They're so cute and silly!