New Car

So they say that I am only 1 but look at what my Daddy just bought me!! I thought about it though and decided I would let him drive it for now. He'll take good care of it and he did need a new car. Yes, my friends the Carlson's have bought a new car. A 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. Dave's car has been getting worse and the decision was made, the look began and the new car was bought. It will be good to have 4 wheel drive for the winter and it will haul a kayak real well. All are excited at this house!

School

Summer break is officially over. Today marked the first day of school at our house. We had two very excited boys! They both had a wonderful day and are eager to return and learn lots this year. Ethan was excited about returning to school and getting to see all his friends again. Micah was excited about finally going to preschool and getting to do things like Ethan does. We are excited about our year and feel blessed to have the boys in Christian school surrounded by good staff and solid Biblical teaching.

 Our 1st grader!

 Our preschooler!

 Ethan's schoolmates and teachers

 Ethan is second in line behind his teacher, Mrs. Hofer.

Micah and his teacher, Mrs. Hanson.

Picnic with Daddy

We have gone once a week all summer long to Scotland for a picnic lunch with Daddy. It is fun to meet him at the park to play and have lunch. We are coming to the end of summer and will miss going to see him. One thing to look forward to next summer!

Harvest

The boys and Mommy headed to Murdo for a week to visit and get in on a little combining. Great Grandpa and Grandma Schneider were also up for a visit. We had fun swimming at the pool, going out for ice cream, riding combines and tractors and eating dinner in the field. It was a fun week!

 Four generations

 Levi's first tractor ride.

 Micah and Ethan riding with Andy in the combine.

Levi's first combine ride.

Family Camping

We headed to Oakwood Lakes a few weekends ago to camp as a family. It was great fun! We were really wondering how well Levi would do at his age but he showed us that he was perfectly content throwing rocks and wandering around. He stayed away from the fire, Mommy's big fear, and actually slept pretty good. The older two and Daddy had fun playing baseball and football. We went hiking/exploring and spent a little time by the lake. We loved our weekend and look forward to doing it again next year.

 Helping Daddy with the tent

 All ready for bed

 Baseball

I guess camping wears you out! It was a nice quiet ride home. =)