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There are only TWO acceptable ways to enjoy "pumpkin spice"...number 1 is in pie form and number 2 is in Whoopie form!  None of this yogurt, cereal and beverage nonsense!

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One last jump in the pool before it gets closed tomorrow for the season!

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Back to School night at Evan's school.  He loved showing off his classroom and some of his work!

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We record The Voice for the kids to watch the following night.  When Shaun grows up, he wants to be on The Voice.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Halloween!

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Celebrating this birthday princess today!  I can't believe she is three!

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I love salon days!  And that this photo was taken by David!

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The boys got a nice surprise when they got off the bus this afternoon.  A visit with Omi and some afternoon Bingo and Parcheesi time!

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Piano lessons started back up last week and they are back to daily practice; working hard to earn medals in the CCMS Olympics!  When Evan comes to a half note or a whole note, he counts how long to hold the note by singing it in tune.  It's the cutest thing.

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My signs are in!  On to the next phase!

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Picked up this beauty today.  I'm especially loving the vented seats!

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Evan was excited to meet Spider Man at his friends birthday party yesterday!

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Preschool reunion and birthday celebration!

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Had a great time celebrating this 7 year olds special day!

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Grand Prix in the cul-de-sac with the new neighbors.

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Shaun had the chance to show us his classroom in his new school at the open house tonight!  His hopes and dreams for third grade is to learn geometry!  David had baseball practice, but Dad got to see his classroom and his hopes and dreams for fifth grade is to learn history and pre-algebra!

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One kid at soccer practice at 4:30 and another at 6pm...means a quick and easy dinner.  My Instant Pot is my new favorite.  It make the most perfect rice in 12 minutes!

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I voted today!  My little voting buddy was in school, but was excited when I still brought him home some stickers!

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Shaun and his friends after a great game yesterday!

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It's fall, so it only means one thing.  Soccer!  Shaun is playing on a traveling team this year and was the goal keeper for a half.  He surprised us and did a great job staying focused and being aggressive. Considering it was his first "real" soccer game, we were impressed!  Evan also had a great first game in his soccer debut.  This year they have the 1st & 2nd graders playing a real game with a practice one a week.  I was impressed by his effort, he was really hustling to get to the ball and make plays. Next time he'll remember his cleats!

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Concord Northeast representing - Cannons Blue Fall Ball!

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Lobbying hard for another cat.  He has somehow almost convinced Dad, but Mom is going to take a LOT more convincing.

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Patio - Before and After.  It's almost complete and I can't wait to toast my first marshmallow!

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Can't forget these 3!  We had fun remenicsing about all their Shenanigans while their older siblings were at preschool!

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I have just adored watching these two grow up!  And now they are old enough to FaceTime with each other!  Oh my!

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We had a great visit in our old stomping grounds today, including a drive by of the old place before some lunch on the beach.  Afterwards we headed to check out waves from Hermine.  I love how we all just pick up where we left off.  Looking forward to some skiing with these kiddos this winter!

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Happy Birthday to ME!  I had a great day celebrating.  The Sangria was plentiful and it was nice to have some of my friends over to celebrate, even if it was for a fantasy draft!  3 more years until the EPIC 40th.

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Yesterday we had well checks for David and Shaun. David still hanging out in the 50th percentile for his height and weight, while Shaun is 75th percentile.  I thought it was interesting that they both weighed the same amount.  Shaun passed his eye exam with flying colors, so no glasses in his near future.  It will be interesting to see if and when that changes.

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Continuing the Birthday Week festivities with dinner at one of my favorites, Ciao Pasta!

Back to School 2016

It's that time of year again.  First day was August 30th this year.  This year has a lot of significance, it's the first year Evan will be in school all day, the first year in a new school for Shaun and David's LAST year of elementary school.  It's going to be a great year.

David's Back to School Interview

Shaun's Back to School Interview

Evan's Back to School Interview

Back to school would not be complete without supplies and haircuts!  They are looking sharp!  I did a lot of the back to school shopping when they were in camp so no pictures of that process this year.

Back to school sneakers for Shaun

The day before school Evan had the chance to come in and see his first grade classroom.

FIRST DAY OF FIFTH GRADE!

FIRST DAY OF THIRD GRADE!

FIRST DAY OF FIRST GRADE!

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Ready to head to the bus stop!

At the bus stop!

Pep talk!

Here comes the bus!

Bye mom!

Awesome first day!