Last weekend we left Karley with my mom and dad and took off for the Backwoods of Missouri (literally) to celebrate Cyndi's birthday by way of a camping/float trip.

We got a late start leaving Topeka at 5ish and since my friend Heather drove 45 miles per hour the whole way there it made the 3 hour trip last for 5 hours.....Love you Head! :) but next time I am driving!!! HAHA!

Here are a few photos from the trip:

Helen and Anna with Jamie and Jason in the Background....

Jamie and Heather.

Todd, Jason and Garett.

Helen, Me, and the Birthday Girl....Cyndi.

TZ and Mark.

Todd, Mark, Heather and I

Saturday morning right before we took off on the float. We were on the Niangua River and it was very pretty and relaxing. The water was high so there were a few pretty good rapids.

On the way home we were talking about how much the kids would LOVE the trip so we decided to make plans to come back with the kids. We are going again in September and this time we have reserved cabins. There will be 18 of us going!! CAN'T WAIT!!!

Have a great week!

First Grade!

Karley started school yesterday and it was not any easier on me than Kindergarten.....I was an emotional mess. I am happy this year because she is WANTING to go to school. Last year she wanted to go the first day and then never again. It makes life a little easier. However, one of her friends told her that the teachers are only nice on the first day and then really, really mean after that....Thanks for that! It made this morning a little rougher.
I don't know what is wrong with my computer but It won't let me move these pictures around like usual so you will have to look at them in reverse order today. (I need your help Sunni!)
First picture: After school cupcake party. This is a 2 year tradition that I have....It is so much fun to have most of the neighborhood kids over to share their day. They were very funny talking about what all they did on the first day.




Picture #2 & 3: School bus drop off....I love this time the most. Karley gets off the bus and runs up to me for a hug. I know this won't last forever!!

Picture #4, 5 & 6: Getting ready for school. It was pouring down rain and so I decided to drive her to school. I just couldn't stand to think of the wet mess she would have been if she rode the bus. Plus, It took a while to curl that hair! She was fine with that and said she had plenty of time to ride the bus. Photo #7-8: Meet the teacher night. Karley got Mrs Bazil and she loves her. There are a few kids from last year in her class and she is excited to meet some new ones too. Here she is all ready to go see some of her friends and meet the teacher.
Picture #9: This picture was taken the night before school starts. Karley lost her 4th tooth and says it makes her feel like smiling. I LOVE IT!
It was a great day overall. And the best news is she wants to go back tomorrow! YIPPEE!!!! :)

Have a great Week!



Side note: To Chrissy McClure: Time to get a facebook account! I have been trying to e-mail you about dinner with the girls tomorrow night! Call me! 785-478-3110. Love you!