Back to School and other "Fallish" Happenings

Kevin and Kade started school this week and were fairly excited about it (though of course permanent summer vacation still ranked a little higher) We're off to the bus stop just down the road by 7:30ish. Early to bed and early to rise has taken on a whole new meaning for this family of night hawks.

Their first week of school has gone well. They like it, though they were happy to have a day off today so that they didn't have to go to bed so early:) I don't hear too much about the academic aspect of school (except what I manage to drag out of them), but recess, lunchtime, and the bus rides sound like fun!

As for Kylie and I at home - we haven't been a bit bored yet - and don't expect to be anytime soon. We have lots to do and Kylie is adapting slowly but surely. She is learning to play on her own - but she sure makes a big mess while she does it! (So much for having a perfectly neat house now that I only have one child at home;0))

In other news and notes, I'm sure you've all been wondering if our cats/kittens survived our being away on vacation. You may remember that previous vacations have been very helpful in diminishing our animal population. It's how we got rid of our dog, and at least three cats - and we do get someone to feed them - they must just really miss us and start searching for us:) But our luck must have run out . . . b/c all three animals were still there to greet us when we drove in - Correction! There were three kittens plus the mama cat to greet us when we came home. We gained ANOTHER kitty. The kids have named it Robin Hood and figure now there is one kitten per kid.

Getting to be too much of a cat plantation for my liking, (but the kids love them soooo much;o()

These are Kylie's best playmates now that the boys are gone, and she holds them and plays with them just like they are dolls . . . it's pretty cute. But if anyone feels the dire need to have a kitten - or four, please let me know:)Last night our YP held a fundraiser fun night as a fundraiser for the Haiti Mission trip. Besides volleyball and soccer, there were smaller wagon rides through the woods . . .

. . . and a bigger hayride for everyone at once.
And of course yummy food and a campfire.

Then, today we took a little visit out to Family Flowers Fall Festival.

The kids enjoyed the petting zoo . . . .

. . . some from further away than others:)
. . . the maze (which was fun for all three, though of course the best at Kylie's height) Yah, I think she's pretty cute:)
. . . and face painting which was a definite highlight!

As much as I love summer, I've got to say that Fall is a close second. I'm still hoping for some summer weather back myself . . . fall and winter will be here soon enough. But Fall is really beautiful and I love the cooler nights, wonderful colours, and most everything else about Fall.

(and now I must go get my kids off the roof . . .where they get these ideas I really don't know!!)