Summer Wrap-Up!

Our last week of "summer" before the kids were off to school was jam-packed, in my opinion. Having a newborn around the home would normally be enough, but little "Chay" hasn't been able to slow us down too much! This is a jam-packed post to match our last week!

We continued opening a link each day on the "back-to-school chain." On Monday evening the kids all got new haircuts. Kyndal's was a lot shorter than I intended, but she loves it and it was desperately needed after the many hours spent in the Y pool this summer! Plus, it grows super fast. And Corbin said good-bye to his summer mohawk!

We had Dr. appointments for Chase and Corbin the end of the week before and Kyndal had her first eye exam. All passed with flying colors! Here is Kyndal at the eye Dr:

It was way too hot for Casey and I on the night that we were supposed to have a picnic and s'mores in the backyard (back-to-school chain), so when I suggested a picnic in the living room the kids needed no convincing. We never let them eat in there so they were stoked when they got to break the rules. We even enjoyed the s'mores on blankets:

We went back-to-school shopping. New jeans, back packs and lunch boxes!
Corbin's last day at Hopeland Preschool/Daycare was on Thursday. I still can't believe he's started Kindergarten! We took gifts to his teacher's on his last day...thanking them for their care and patience :o)
That same night we went to his school to meet and find out who his teacher was and check out his classroom. We were excited to find out it is Mrs. Martin, the same teacher that Kyndal had. One of his daycare buddies is in the room next to him and the other is in his class (yes, we gave Mrs. Martin warning about that!) He was so excited!

We had family in town over the weekend, my sister, nephew and niece, and Mom and step-Dad all came to meet Chase.
On Saturday, Casey and I were surprised by many of our friends and family with an early celebration of our 10 year anniversary! I didn't have my camera handy for most of it, but did get a picture of Grandpa Hudson (Casey's Dad) with little Chase. He was able to make it to the party and meet his newest Grandson:

It was me and the four kiddos on Monday and Tuesday...and we braved the "real world" by ourselves. On Monday we went to the library...on Tuesday we hit the Children's Museum. I was hoping for the zoo, but the rain changed our plans. They were both successful trips, the kids had fun and I didn't lose my mind! It helped that Chase slept most of the trip. I have found that I have to keep a closer eye on little Miss Kennedy though, she has started wandering off by herself. She only did it once at the museum, and I found her where I expected: cuddling the babies in the "hospital".

The night before school we were blessed with a cool 70 degree night. We loaded up the suburban and headed to Pioneers Park for a bike ride. Casey and the kids took off on their wheels while Chase and I took a stroll by foot on the trails. It was a beautiful night!While trying to get them to look at me for a picture, they were distracted by these guys calling from above!

We ended the night at the Dairy Sweet!I hope you all had a fantastic, fun-filled and blessed summer! Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to school we go...