A trip to the ER

This weekend was a long weekend.  

The kids had school off on Friday and today.  We had beautiful weather, great soccer games, incredible conference talks, and time with our family.  Today for our day off we decided to go on a little day trip.  As we were all getting ready I hear Jude in the room next to me start screaming.  As I rush in I find all the kids frantic and see Jude with blood dripping down his head...and a rather nasty gash.  Now, I have never had to take my children to the hospital for injuries, but I immediately new this would require a hospital visit.  THANKFULLY, Dudi was off and took him to the hospital so that he could talk to the doctors.  While he was gone the kids were all bawling and so worried about him.  They adore Jude.  ADORE him.  I think Davin had a easier time holding Jude down while they glued his head together than I did at home trying to settle the other kids!!!

So yes, we had our first ER visit, and it was no suprise to me that my little daredevil was the one.
Oh, and the injury came from tripping and falling into the corner of a bedpost. 
Learning to walk is rough stuff.

Here's our little patient, all stitched up.

And yes, we did still manage to get our little day trip in too.

We were all ready for bed after a long day.

Another school year!

I figured it is time to post the first day of school pictures!  It is hard to believe that we have a 5th grader, 2nd grader, and a new kindergartner! 

 My school bound kids.

 The school boys.

 They are getting so big.

 My school girl.

 Excited for kindergarten!

 At school.

 Olivia's friend from ballet was in her class (It was so nice that she had a friend in her class with her!).

In her new classroom!  

I have to admit, I was less "worried" about leaving her than I was the two boys on their first day.  She has been so excited, it was hard not to be excited for her.  She did come home happy, but then every day for the next week she would cry that she didn't want to go.  "It's too long,"  "I miss you," etc.  I started using a treasure box for every day that she would go without crying and after about 3 days she was perfect!  No crying or whining about going (and actually no treasure box anymore!).  She really does love school now and is always excited to go. 

The boys think school is school.  Asher has really started to love reading this year and Micah started the gifted program so that is new and exciting for him. 

They are great little kids and students!