September: Cub Scout Pack Meeting Bear Advancement

Andrew received his Bear award this month in cub scouts. This is largely in thanks to his Grammie Martin who not only made sure he was a bear but also he received one gold and 3 silver arrow points. That, in addition to 7 belt clips and 3 pins. He has been working hard and was rewarded at this pack meeting.


Mom received her honorary Bear pin...which she should give to grammy as she has been too nauseous and sick to help him lately.


Afterward they played a balloon game which they all loved.


And even a few parents participated, including a favorite couple of mine!

September:Brian's Biggest Fish

While Michelle and Andrew were in town Brian had a short day at work so he and Andrew went for some afternoon salmon fishing on the Rogue.


Brian caught what appeared to be a pretty good sized fish. When it finally was pulled in the boat, the boys were completely surprised, as was their guide, because it was the biggest fish any of them had seen on the Rogue river!


Needless to say, Brian was a little giddy:) It was almost as long and as heavy as he is!


Andrew was not too shabby either! He had caught a fish on the Rogue last year and with the other brother-in-laws wanting to make sure that they outdid his fishing this month, he had something to prove.


So he caught one big fish...


And then another!


Take that Darren and Brett!

September: Andrew and Michelle Visit

In September we continued to see many visitors. My sister Michelle, her husband Andrew, and their son Andrew came at the end of the month. They were so cute! I asked them what they would like to do while they were in town and Michelle replied, we just want to relax, watch a bunch of movies, and pillage from your soda pop fridge. Done, Done, and Done!


We did get out and about though...like our breakfast at my favorite little place in Ashland called Morning Glory!

September: Legos and Andrew

Andrew got a star wars lego kit to build a spaceship. After building the spaceship he figured he could make some improvements on the kit and made a second with his other legos. My friend Laurie had her toddler over and he destroyed the two legos within seconds. Laurie was completely stressed to think that this could happen. I reassured her Andrew could rebuild them quite quickly. And sure enough, Andrew rebuilt both legos within 5 minutes! Such a smart kid!

September: Ethan's 1st Day of Preschool

Ethan had his first day of preschool the same day the kids had their first day of school. The preschool had 1/2 of the kids come one day, the other 1/2 come the other so that they could become acquainted with the schedule and not feel overwelmed by the chaos.


This is Ethan with his teacher Mrs. Schmor. He really clicked with her and we have known her for about 5 years since all the Hall kids have gone to this preschool.


Ethan's buddy Ricky is also at his school with him. We do a lot of carpooling with Ricky and playdates.


This is him when I picked him up and he was like, "Another picture?" Yes Brian...er...Ethan.


I also volunteered during that first month in preschool. Because Ethan's mom was the volunteer he got to help with the calendar and the weather.



He felt pretty special! My youngest is in preschool!

September: 1st Day at Hoover Elementary

It's my kids first day of school. Here they are in their new school clothes, compliments of their Nana Hall. They were so excited...despite the fact that it was 7:15 am.



This was Sophie's first year with all day school. I worried about her being tired after that long day but she was a champ!





I can't believe that I am now down to just having Ethan home during the day. What a break! Aren't they so cute! P.S. I love the fact that the bus picks them up right in front of our house!

September: Oregon Beach Trip

After our trip to the Redwoods we went to the beach. Now, if they were expecting hot weather and relaxing, that just is not Oregon. It was a typical cool, windy day...which didn't stop my kids from getting in their swimsuits and being ready to play!