Taking the road less traveled

We started back to school last week. I was really going to put it off until the first week of Sept. but Maddy is such a good baby that she made it easy for us to go ahead and get going. Maddy is doing great! We have her on a pretty good schedule of eating, sleeping and awake/play time right now. Her older siblings are in love with her!

Getting their surprises ready for the first day of school.

For the last two years I have enjoyed giving them "Agape" gifts for the first day.

Cakes for morning snack.

And 7-Up with some words of encouragement.

Going on our sixth year of homeschooling. I can't believe its been that long all ready.

Our crazy first day pic.

Miss Livy starting 5th grade.

Josh Man starting 3rd.

Mr. Nate doing Pre-K again this year.

And Miss Maddy starting Pre-baby

She discovered her thumb this week also works as a pacifier. Going to have to break that really quick.

Hanging out with big sister watching Little House.

Enjoying a little playtime today in Zeck's pool.  These two think they look like George and Martha Washington. Crazy girls!

A perfect day to go swimming!

Even Maddy likes hanging out on the side. It won't be long until we are chasing her around the pool. 

Have a great week!