Taylor settles in to her first desk!

One thing I love about being a parent is all the new firsts I get to experience all over again - here Taylor sits at her first desk. I remember loving my new desk at the start of the school year.

Taylor starts school!

Taylor entered the first grade this last week. It was a challenging week for everyone as we got used to the longer school day and eating away from each other. It was a tough week on both of us, but I know we will get used to it. This apprehensive look is a more accurate portrait of how she really felt about 1st grade. I think it is safe to say she is going to be a "worrier" like her mother!

Happy 6th Birthday Taylor!

I love her new smile!!!

We reached a new milestone in our house this week as Taylor turned 6 years old! With our kitchen still in a huge mess, (just wait a newly remodelled kitchen post is just around the corner however) we decided to move the traditional Harris bash to a local party place called Pump it Up! Although, it was not near as fun as being in our own backyard it was great for the kids, and I loved it becaue all the clean-up and set-up was done for me! It was a win-win for everyone.

Jump, Jump, Jumping Machines

The 13 kids who attended Taylor's party seemed to all have a great time jumping on the 6 huge jumphouses that were at Pump it Up!
Even the parents got in on the fun - here I am dog-piling the birthday girl.
All the kids liked the dog-pile idea so much they took down the 6 foot 5 inch giant (aka Tim) in the jumphouse!

Summer winds down, but we go out with a bang!

One of our last weekends before school, we were treated with a visit from our favorite Northern Idaho friends! We had a great time just hanging out and playing with the girls, catching up on old times, and generally just chilling! The girls made a "no boys allowed" clubhouse, and ate lots of ice cream. It was a perfect weekend (almost we won't talk about the foot episode in the kitchen). Let's just say that Northern Idaho girls are TOUGH!!!

The Next Generation of Friends!

Saying good-bye to our favorite Northern Idaho friends was not easy but it was so fun to see the girls continue to get to know each other and play so nicely together. They trully are the next generation of good friends - maybe someday you girls will be college roomies like your moms were! Go future Vandals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BLING - by request!

It has been requested many times by our readers for me to post a picture of the ring (aka the bling) Tim surprised me with in honor of our ten year wedding anniversary. I hope this satisfies all those requests (eh hem - Sara!!).