The Saga of the First Day of Kindergarten

The saga of the first day of kindergarten.....wake up early to make sure we have plenty of time. Bath, dress, breakfast, brushing of teeth/hair, etc. Then into the car to go to school. Out of the car to get grapes, cuz Payton's still hungry. Back into the car. Out of the car to get forgotten study material for the test I had that morning. Back into the car. Head toward Kuna. Forget where I'm going (headed to daycare instead of school), cuz I'm driving on autopilot. Turn on the wrong road. Argh. Take a circular detour toward Indian Creek Elementary. Get to school just as the bell is ringing. Walk with Payton to his classroom. About 70 people standing around outside the door to his classroom. Talk about nuts. Parents were videotaping, for Pete's sake! Snapped a couple of quick pictures, cuz my camera battery was almost dead, and I was told by a couple different people that I had to. Then I got the heck out of there! Next year, Payton can ride the bus!

Payton's growing up!

Sometimes it's the small things that remind you how big your child is getting. Payton poured his own glass of Kool-Aid from the pitcher this evening. He got the pitcher out of the fridge, poured his drink, spilled a small amount, and cleaned it up, all by himself. My baby's getting big!

I love the Oregon Coast!!!

I always love leaving the 100 degree Idaho heat and heading for the Oregon Coast every summer. Better yet, the whole family comes and we always have a blast. Golfing, fishing, hot tubbing, building sand castles, eating at the original Mo's, chasing waves, playing cards, shopping at the Tanger Outlets, going to the aquarium, seeing extended family......I love it all!
We missed the reunion this year, because I had to be home in time for school Monday morning. Also missed the ice cream at the Tillamook Cheese Factory. But, Payton stayed with Grandma and Papa after Ray and I left, and he got to do all that good stuff, too. I am so blessed! There are lots more pix at faulhaberfamily.shutterfly.com.





Eva wants some MMMMMMMILK!!!!!

4th of July

I love the 4th of July. It's just about my favorite holiday. Ryan put his pickup in the Melba parade, and Luke and Payton got to throw candy.

(Note: this way you end up with ZERO parade candy to take home. Yay!)

I didn't get a chance to take a lot of photos, but here's a couple.

Payton's Pirate Room

Step 1 in Payton's pirate room in the new house.

I spent $60 on EBay to outfit this pirate room, including sheets, this blanket, storage bins and a pirate flag.

3 Strikes and You're.......

Ready for T-Ball!

Tig in the Tub

Tig loves bath time. She usually waits until Payton is out of the bath before getting in, though.