Getting ready for school to start we wanted to make the most of the rest of the summer. Kaylee is finally tall enough to ride all the coasters...so we were all excited to head to Magic Mountain. Daddy took the day off a Thursday and we sort of had the entire park to ourselves. We ran from coaster to coaster with no lines. Mommy and Daddy told the girls that this wasn't how it always was, but they insisted that it was just because they were there. We did some baking including a rainbow cake using the castle bundt cake mold that we've had since Cienna was 2. Roaklee also got his last shots so we headed to the dog park many times and even went for lunch at the Lazy Dog Cafe. We took the Bronco around the neighborhood for a joy ride with the dogs, it was Roaklee's first time. Mommy and the girls went to the salon and girls got new shoes for the beginning of the school year. Kaylee got some Marshall shirts from friends so they were all outfitted for school.
Cienna was part of the WEB group (Where Everyone Belongs). They are 8th graders that run the 6th grade orientation to make them comfortable and ready for the first day of school. Before the orientation, the girls had a "practice meet" at gym where they showed how far they have come and to get excited for the season to start in January. WEB orientation was fun for both girls. It was a half day on campus where Cienna got to lead her group with another leader whom they had to call on the phone the week before and talk to and welcome each of them. Kaylee didn't get a call from her leader, but still had a good time at orientation. We spent the last of the summer getting season tickets to Knott's Berry Farm. The day before school started we again had an amazing roller coaster extravaganza with a whole day running from coaster to coaster!
They were both excited for the first day of school. It was a fun morning and they even were ok with me taking pictures not only in front of our house, but in front of the school as well. Daddy joined the DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) with the tradition of lining up front of the gates and cheering all the kids in as they went through.
The next weekend we had Adi over for a bike ride to Jamba Juice and made a quick somewhat unexpected stop to Jax Bicycles because Mommy had a popped tube. When we got back we had the Marshalls over for more backyard fun.
McKayla brought the puppies over to play the next day. It's a home doggy park with the four boys! They all get along super well. We all got an extra day to celebrate Labor Day with friends. We had a late lunch BBQ at and with the Ferrarios. Was a beautiful day of pool, sun, and more doggy playtime. Then we headed home for a dinner BBQ at the Douglas's with the rest of the neighbors.
The school days felt long the first week but they were getting the hang of it. They did a clarinet session to prepare for instrument distribution the 2nd week of school which made Roaklee howl. We wanted to do a project together and decided it would be super fun to paint their bedroom doors. We went to Lowe's for them to pick out colors and they went online to pick a design. We had a mishap with Kaylee's, but Cienna's turned out pretty cool. We'll continue Kaylee's next weekend.
We ended the month with an amazing party for Haiden's 11th birthday. Full of Enchanted Forest scavenger hunts, plenty of food and fun!
We'll just say, it's been so great to be back in school with everyone and hope we can continue through the year happy and healthy!
Enjoy the photos:
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