September 3rd is not a good time to plan a party . . . labor day weekend, school starting . . . too crazy!  So yesterday was the day!  We reserved the clubhouse down at the lake, the weather was PERFECT and I loved every minute of it!!

Ashley's Gymnastics Class (Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the classes for her birthday!  She loves them!!)

With our apples we got from Flaming Geyser on Sunday, Ashley and I made applesauce on Thursday.  Making apple sauce always reminds me of my mom and how I used to help her every year with it.  This year the process was so much faster as we used Tom's new pressure...

This picture says it all . . .

Today and last Sunday have both been beautiful.  So we packed a lunch and headed out to a few State Parks after church both days.  Last week we went to Flaming Geyser and hiked around for a bit.  We also enjoyed "picking" some apples from a couple apples trees there....

Last year for school, Sage wrote a story in her journal called "How Lisa Because the Princess of England."  She loved the story so much, she turned it into a little book and wrote a script for it.  She planned for months and wrote songs, worked out costumes, sets and...

Last Monday we celebrated Tom's birthday.  He had to go into work early, but was able to be home for dinner and dessert.  This year as our gifts for him, we each decided on an activity we'd like to do with him.  Ashley is taking him to Red Robin for lunch, Molly is...

Well, it's Friday and it's been a busy week.  The girls had school every day and Ashley even had school today (in 1/2 day Kindergarten the kids go every other Friday.)  AWANA started last night as well. Wednesday was absolutely horrible.  Not sure why, but it sure...

It's hard to believe that our baby started Kindergarten this morning.  It was a busy week leading up to her Friday start day, but today was the big day!!     Lots of pictures as we took her to the bus and then drove over to the school to meet the bus and...