Today was the first day of school here in Spokane. Carson is in kindergarten and Avery 2nd grade. I can't believe how big they are getting! They were both excited today to head back to school, and I must admit, so was I! It's great having summer and being able to sleep in and do basically whatever we want, but they get along with each other (and with me) better when we don't spend every moment together. I heard much of the same from the other parents this morning! Yeah for school!
Carson all ready to go.
Avery too.
Carson at his new desk.
Avery at her new desk.
Every summer we head to Lake Pend O'rielle in North Idaho for over a week of sun and fun. The first week we spent with my Mom, Uncle Paul, Justin and Lacey. We boated, swam, sat by the fire at night, went to the Festival at Sandpoint, and went for a ski lift ride and hike on Schwietzer Mountain. Then our friends Marlene and Rick and their 2 girls came over from Portland for the second weekend. Our other friends Vanessa and Nick and their 4 kids came for the day. Again we boated, swam, and had a great time catching up. 
Just some of the highlights of the Summer of 2009.... boating, camping, trips to Silverwood Theme Park and the local water park. We had a very nice summer but Fall is on it's way! 
