Ahoy!

I'll admit, we get excited about Halloween around here. This pumpkin design is perfect for our pirate-loving boys. I just love seeing life through their little imaginative eyes. They had the most fun changing the facial pieces around, and then making their own silly faces. They get excited about seemingly simple things, but to them life holds so much wonderment. It's good to be back home. These guys are my pride and joy.

Birthday Fun

Wow, did I ever feel loved on my birthday! I celebrated with my boys......yummy chocolate cake and birthday song. The next night I was treated to dessert with my mom and sis. Then came my big birthday surprise from my husband....a girls weekend in LA with my good friend from college. I was glad to also visit some extended family while in CA. I boarded the plane Wednesday evening and returned 4 days later a much more relaxed and refreshed mom & wife. Thank you honey for this incredible gift! (And thanks to Liz for showing me a great time.) I truly felt overwhelmed and grateful.

And no, I didn't accidently insert a picture from last winter.....this is the first time I recall getting snowed on on my birthday. Gotta love Minnesota! The trip to 85 degree weather couldn't have come at a better time.

First Day of Preschool

JoJo started preschool this week. He is such a big boy! Being the middle child with his little brother so close in age, I sometimes wonder if he feels lost in the shuffle. I was so proud of him on Tuesday, so confidently marching into his new classroom. No tears.

You can see Micah in this picture mimicking his brother, wanting so much to be big. The adjustment this fall has gone really well, and I love our new schedule. With AJ in full-day kindergarten and JoJo in preschool 3 mornings a week, Micah is finally getting some one-on-one time with me! And I love the feeling of more freedom. Feeling very thankful tonight.

First Day of Kindergarten

Big day in the Wang household.....our oldest son is headed off to kindergarten! No tears this morning, just big smiles. Mom & Dad held it together too! I wasn't sure how I would feel about this milestone. I expected a little sadness, but I feel sincerely happy! And I'm so proud of AJ. I am confident that he will have a great year. He's ready to grow up. Just not too fast, I hope. :-)

State Fair 09

We love the State Fair!

Grandma Tuesday

Nearly every Tuesday since AJ was born, my mom has come up from Rochester to spend Grandma Day with her 6 grandkids. Yesterday we spent the last Grandma Day of the summer at Como Zoo. I'm amazed at my mom's energy level and love showered on the kids. They get "spoiled stupendously" and I get a break. Thank you, mom, for how you serve our family so selflessly. I love you!

I Like to Move It!