Harvest Festival

Last night was the school Harvest Festival.  The kids had so much fun Pumpkin Bowling, running the Hay Maze and getting their faces painted.  The paint lasted through the night and they were able to wear it to school today.

Caleb as the "Red Ninja"

Chloe is a "Beaver Princess"

Chloe with her beautiful Butterfly face paint.

Caleb got a Dragon painted on his face.

Justin Bieber

For Chloe's 8th birthday I took her to her first concert.  Carly Rae Jepsen (Call Me Maybe) was opening up for Justin Bieber at the Rose Garden.  I don't know who Chloe was more excited to see, as she likes them both.

We had dinner together than rode the Max into Portland.  It was crazy busy.  The concert was a sell-out.  Chloe and I weren't prepared for how loud it was.  I was expecting screaming, but I have not heard anything like that before.  It wasn't the kids that were say Chloe's age to 10 years old, it was the teeny boppers.

First time hearing all the screaming girls.

Our view from our seats.

Acting so cool.

She's so excited.

 

The one and only picture I managed to get of Justin Bieber.  He came into the arena with huge black/silver wings on, suspended from cables.  Pretty awesome entrance.

 

 

We both had fun watching and hearing all the songs we knew.  When one of Chloe's favorites was being sung she would stand up and dance and sing. 

It was a rather late concert though, so we left to head home at 10:15pm, with Justin Bieber still on stage.  I just don't think we could've stayed any longer.  Chloe was so tired.  She had a fun ride home on the Max.  We ran into a girl from her class who had gone to the concert with her mom, so the girls sat by each other and chatted about the concert and school the whole way home.

 

Fun Run

Earlier this month the kids had their school Fun Run.  They'd been practicing lots at school and running laps inside our house as well.

They both asked me to run with them, how could I say no.  I decided to watch them run the first 2 laps each before joining them.  I was able to get pictures of them that way. 

They were lucky to still have beautiful weather for their run, almost too warm!  During the run their were cheering stations.  One with bubbles, a couple with cheering mom's and kids, and one with squirt bottles.  The kids had lots of fun running.

I'm so proud of both of them they did great!  Caleb was up first, he ran 18 laps!  Last year he only ran for 15 minutes, but now that he's in 1st Grade he ran the full 30 minutes.  He was running my pace the whole way, which means I can maybe run it with him 1 more year before he's too quick for me. 

Chloe did awesome too.  She walked a lot less this year than last.  She ended up running 15 laps!

Here comes Caleb after his first lap.

Caleb having a popscicle afterwards with his buddies Khatai & Carter.

Here comes Chloe after her first lap.

Slowing down to get her tag marked off.

Taking a rest after the run.

Chloe & her buddy Brooke.

All day at school for both kiddos....

This is the first year that both of my kiddos are at school all day long!  Can't believe Caleb is in 1st Grade and Chloe is in 2nd!  Time flies.

They both are enjoying their new class and teachers.  They also like that these first few weeks of school equals no homework, only some reading.  Just wait 'til next week!

Here's some pictures from their first day of school.

1st Day of school!

Chloe my big 2nd Grader!

Caleb 1st Grade!

Chris had to carry their backpacks because with all the school supplies they were just too heavy!

Caleb & Chloe with neighbors Madison & Claire. (Claire & Caleb are in the same classroom again this year.)

Caleb and Anders (his buddy & neighbor)

Chloe at her desk.

Caleb at his desk.

Happy 6th Birthday Caleb!!!

I can't believe how fast the time goes.  My baby is now 6!!!  Since we are going on a big car trip this summer, we got Caleb a Nintendo 3DS for his birthday, along with a Skylander pack for his DS.  He was so excited, and played it most of the day on his birthday.  Then he had some friends over, and we walked up to the school to play some T-Ball and throw some frisbees around.  Lots of fun and the weather was beautiful.

Happy Birthday!  Grandma Patti & Papa Mark got him a new Nerf Gun. 

Mario Kart Birthday Cake

Family Picture (with remodeling area in the background!)

Oooh, Skylanders for my DS!

Caleb up to bat

Caleb running with the bat!

Everyone goin' for the ball.

Mario cupcake.

Blowin' out the candles.

Mario pinata.  Caleb takin' a swing.

Chloe takin' a run at it.

Daddy trying to help break it open.

Candy!

Candy!

Opening presents.

Caleb giving a big hug to Claire.  (He gave hugs and Thank You's to everyone)

The Party Gang

Silly face picture

Chloe's Last Days of 1st Grade

I can't believe the school year is over!  Chloe has learned so much this year.  She has really taken off as a reader.  If she is not playing, you will find her reading in her room.  She's become alot more social as well, and had a great group of girl friends to play with this year.  (most were in her Girl Scout troop as well)  And I am proud to say that she is a very kind person to all the kids and sticks up for someone if they are being picked on, or if they get hurt she comforts them or goes for help.  She will be a great mom one day.

Check out that huge grin, their in the middle.

Chloe and her best friend Marika.

Brooke, Chloe & Marika

Eden, Chloe, Marika & Nora

Chloe & Mrs. Albrich (also a Beaver fan)

Chloe & Marika saying "we're 2nd graders"

McKenna, Chloe & Marika

Group Hug

My 2 Beaver Believers on their last day.

Chloe & Mrs. Albrich