Monday, August 24, 2009

Fifth Grade... woe.




Last week, Brandon started the fifth grade. My baby is now in his last year of Elementary School. How is that possible? I look at him and he makes me so proud. He is such a blessing. This morning though, was a hard morning for me. It was the first time he walked down the street and took a bus to school. I have always driven him and this year with 6 kids every morning, it is just too much for me to handle. When Phillip is off, we will drive him, but when Phillip is on his shift, Brandon will now have to take the bus in the mornings only. (sigh.... ) My eyes about teared up watching him take this walk you see in the picture. My big boy is growing up! He starts Cross Country running today after school so I am sure we will have more pics of his upcoming adventures soon.

The new John Deere Gator




We got a new toy from Craigslist! And what fun it is. I bought it off a woman in Palmer for only $15 (It costs $405 at our Walmart here in town) but it didn't work. Luckily, A'Pa, a few new parts, and his great "MacGyver" skills got it working. The kids think they are so cool in it!