Finally!

Well hi there! Did 'cha miss us?
Okay, so life has been on fast forward these past few weeks. In the last few weeks, we've had several visitors, birthday parties to plan, school shopping to complete, cake orders to fill, PTO meetings to attend, dentist and doctors appointments to make, cheerleading practice to attend. I'm sure you get the picture.
Now that the kids are back in school and my class room is finally set up, I feel like I'm getting things under control . . . sort of.
Here's some things we've been doing since getting back from Oregon.
After a quick visit from Kim and Sophie, we had 4 days before school started.
In those four days, I had to plan Chloe's birthday party, but we still managed to have some fun at the pool.

Dee came to visit along with Aunt Janie and this was the only picture we got of her. And it's not even with MY kids! Although this little guy is a cutie, so I guess it's okay.

Chloe agrees!

Chloe decided to have another pool party, so we went with a Thongs theme.
Dee and Janie did a wonderful job decorating 12 pairs of flip flops for the goody bags, bless their hearts!

Everyone had a blast and didn't seem to mind the simple fare of fruit and pizza! We were going to BBQ, but I think the heat index was up around 110 that day so we ordered out.

Chloe was especially proud of her cake since she helped decorate it.

The next day was the first day of school!
This year, we sent both our children off to the great land of learning with big smiles. Logan, excited to use his new backpack, Chloe excited to have a locker!

Mom and Dee did their absolute best to ensure they were the best dressed kids at school,
(Thanks again guys!)

After a couple of more pics'

we were on our way. Chloe no longer goes to Kaufman, but was more than happy to walk her little brother to school.

We're scored with Logan's teacher, Mrs. Bradford, this year. Several people say she's the best Kindergarten teacher at Kaufman and so far, we agree 100%.

Surprisingly enough I didn't get all weepy as I left my baby at school.
He, of course, couldn't get rid of my fast enough.

Then we headed home to drive Chloe and Daisy to school.

Introducing the cutest fifth graders Vogel has ever seen!

Chloe and her locker!

This is when I started tearing up. I don't know why it bothered me more when Chloe went to class than when Logan did.

Then we went home and enjoyed the silence, and before I knew it, they were home again.

Both with big smiles, which is always a good sign.

The next day was Chloe's actual birthday.
She didn't have much fanfare, but she didn't seem to mind.

Since I had already done her big cake, I opted for a huge Ho-Ho with recycled candles.
Here I thought I was totally short changing her, but she LOVED it!
Go figure!

Happy Birthday to my big (little) 10 year old.

Isn't she beautiful?