Me and my 3 "lil" Men.

It is finally Bennett's turn to get to play soccer! Today was a huge day for him...new school and new soccer team. WHEW! Again, he did great and ran right out onto the field like he had done it a hundred times...I must have blinked and my clingy and timid little boy grew up on me!

OH, the cuteness is too much!

Demonstrating a throw in

The name game...

Charlie explaining to everyone that this is "my Bennett"

The 1st day of Kindergarten!! Jackson has talked about going to Kindergarten since the moment he walked out of preschool last May. He literally thought he would pick up and go the very next day...Well today was his big day! I can not explain nor am I sure I even understand the amount of excitment that was in his little head. Last Thursday, we had meet the teacher. We set everything out and planned this as a trial run for getting out the door early. Although, Daddy will have drop off duty since the school is 2 blocks from his office! Anywho...we talked about everything a few days before and explained that he will be getting himself dressed...yada yada yada.....the boy was up b4 the sun.dressed.asked for breakfast. and said "k, I'll wait for you guys in the car" ;)
So today went really well. He was very wide eyed when I dropped him off and was not so sure about all the new people. His teacher is fantastic and sent all the parents an email with a pic of the class and reassured us that everyone was having a great day! It was so thoughtful.
Overall, he had a great day...I think somethings will be an adjustment for him, but he is such a smart and great kid that he will have it all figured out in no time.
Like everyone else that talks about their kids starting school, I do not know where the time has gone?!? Nor do I know how my baby boy is big enough to be with all those big kids. I told Rob last night it was a good thing he is going to a smaller school, I couldnt handle the thought of him being in a huge cafeteria all by himself (his class eats together in their classroom, family style, as they call it). It has been a huge help in this transition. Today was a very important day for us, and I am so thankful for the friends and grandparents that called or texted us to check in on him. We are so blessed. Here are some pics of the big day! I only got one at the school because he was wanting to go on in and sit down (I didnt want to be one of THOSE mommies). ;)

My handsome little fella before Kindergarten!!

My baby boy!

Or...Bennett rocked pre-school!! Not 1 single tear this morning!! I knew drop off with Bennett could go 2 ways....and thankfully it went the best way possible. He walked in put his lunch up, his bag up and headed straight for the books...he had his eye on the Peter Pan book!
We are so fortunate to have the boys together at the same school at such a young age and on top of that just down right fortunate to have gotten into the school that we did...that has a pre-school program for 3 yr olds. So BLESSED, I tell ya! I can say I have won the lottery in my life, since that is the only way to get into the school! And with both of them there I feel like I won it twice!
When we found out B got into the half day program at the school, we were torn (for about 5 mins) we hated to take him away from the friends he had made at his previous preschool, but we knew this would be where he could be through middle school if we chose. Thats huge, folks! So we went ahead with the switch. Really, I could go on and on about how great this school is. I know it is only the first day...but I think it is going to be a great school year, with many, many more to come.
Here are some pics of Bennett this morning...none from school, he was gone too quick!

1st day of preschool (at his new school) in the books!

This was his "show me how excited you are to go to preschool" face

Typical silly boy

Bennett and his hero. melt.

Someone is super excited that there are only 8 days till its Football time!!

Stinker.

Only 11 days until Football season!!Can.Not.Wait.

Cooler weather = get your booty outside!! And we did just that!!

Action Jackson!!

Bennett says: "Aww, man I missed!!"

passin around

high 5's

So...since our dogs are really MY dogs. I always get the fun task of bathing them. Today, I got a part time worker to help me out...sorta.  My other potential "helper" decided he couldn't get over a fit he was pitching and got to enjoy some nap time. ;)

scrub a dub dub...

Not sure he got much soap off the dog.

Can't forget his feet.

Water break

So funny!

Carson thought all this was hilarious too!

Wait...there is one more to wash....

And this is what I lost my help too?? Great.

I wanted to get some pictures of the boys in the field behind our house and the weather was just right Sunday night! The boys were really cooperative and I think I got some really great shots of them. I can not believe how big they have gotten this summer! Everyone has said they think Jackson has grown a foot since the last time they saw him( I dont't think he really has, but he sure looks older). I can not believe he will be starting Kindergarten in 3 weeks! sniff sniff....but I am so excited for him bc he HAS NOT stopped talking about going to school since pre-school was over. He has so looked forward to it and I know he will just LOVE the school he is going to. We got VERY lucky and got our choice school (more on that later). For now we will be soaking up the last 3 weeks of summer and enjoying it as much as we can.

On our way...

Sweet, sweet boys!

My Bennett Boo

The big boy.

Ahh, Bennett.

All Lookin = Success!

Sillies

My fav. of the big boys.

My handsome man!

Somehow I forgot his 9 month update!! I do not know what has happened to our summer!!(And I thought it was going to be a long summer with 3 lil ones at home)
We actually forgot to do a 9 month check up too and just went last week...oops! It really is the pit fall of being the 3rd I guess.
So the milestones are.....

We enjoyed 5 days in the Smokies with my family recently. We stayed in the same cabin that we did last year. In case you forgot, read about it here. We did a lot of the same stuff as last time (pool, golf, and The Little Pigeon River) only with 2 more boys in tow!! ;) Actually everything went great, and we got to see several extra family members. Again, we ate way too much, but it was OH SO Good! I somehow convinced my sister we should take the boys on a hike. Ha. It went......bout like you would expect with a 7, 5 and 2-3 yr olds! I am so glad we were all able to spend some time together and the boys all got along wonderfully. Disclaimer: Don't get me wrong there was fits of crying, from the little ones, and some* whining here and there, but I think a great time was had by all!

Carson and Peyton (they are only a couple weeks apart).

"Where you goin cuz??"

Poor Peyton is the only girl in the family!

After crawling away from her, he decided he wanted her to stay!

My Aunt, Uncle, Mom and Drew. Happy Birthday Mom and Aunt Deborah!!

Hmm....boys and technology.



Our Hiking crew



The 3 yr olds idea of hiking. Pretty sure Kara wanted to shoot me!



My big boys!



The Blalock crew (minus a few)

Sure looks like Bennett is trying to talk him into something.

Sweet, sweet cousins.