Pre-K and 1st Grade already? Yikes!!

Jack Walker Welch

Andrew Joseph Welch

Go ahead, make fun of the signs...you'll all think it's cute years down the road. I get made fun of every year, but I like it! Anyway, off to school for my big boys! Pre-K and 1st grade...yikes! As usual, Jack was super excited and was out of bed and in the shower within minutes. Drew, on the other hand, totally different story. I know they are suppose to be different, they are different kids but they are SO different. I asked Jack what he was excited about and he said seeing his friends and being back at school. I asked Drew and he said he was excited about being in aftercare with Jack. SO sweet. Here are a few pictures of the morning...Enjoy!

Jack heading into Welch Elementary School

Jack at his desk in Ms Summer's 1st grade class

Drew walking into Pre-K at Discovery Point

Drew sitting at his desk.
Good luck Boys! Hope you have a great day! xoxo

Thank you Taylor!

As some of you may know, Jack and Andrew had a babysitter this summer instead of camp or daycare. It worked out really well for all of us. I didn't have to wake them up early and they got to stay home and play with their friends. Taylor is 16 and is going into her junior year at EC. She lives across the street and they have known her their whole life. They absolutely adore her, so much that when we were on vacation in Maine Drew said, "I just really miss Taylor>" It was super cute. So, thank you Taylor for taking such good care of my boys and for being such a great person! We love you! :)

It's Coming to the End...

(Andrew, Jack & Payton)

Well summer vacation is almost over. They only have one day left and it's off to school on Monday! We had a great summer with Family and Friends and spent a good amount of time at the pool. Here is one of my favorite pictures from the summer. Hope you all had a great summer vacation!

American Idol Live - Atlanta 2010

Sunday night was Jack & Mommy night and I surprised him with The American Idol Live Concert as his end of the summer adventure. For those of you that don't know, Jack and I watched American Idol every Tuesday night in the spring (I had to DVR the results show that was on Wednesday nights because 9pm is too late for this 6 year old on a school night).
We all had our favorites...I loved Lee (who won, by the way), Jack loved Casey and Drew liked Big Mike, although he didn't get into the show as much as Jack did (Thank you to Angie for babysitting Drew). We had a GREAT time and we had GREAT seats. I found them on Craigslist last minute for half the price and would recommend looking there!

Jack and Mommy "Rocking Out" and acting crazy!

Jack watching the Top 10 during the last song!

The Top 10 Finalists...

Jack's very first concert t-shirt that cost Mommy a small fortune! lol

Jack with his favorite performer and top 3 finisher...Casey James!

Thanks for a wonderful summer and a great date night, Jack! Mommy thinks you're a pretty amazing kid!

Mommy & Jack Date

So, I like to try to take the boys out for Mommy one on one time when I can and it is usually so much fun when we do. Tonight is a Mommy-Jack date and he is super excited! It is a secret, so you'll have to stay tuned...

Vacation has Ended...

For Mommy anyway. Back to work, but the boys are still living it up in MA with their Father. I miss them like crazy. Here is a couple pictures from our last days in Maine with their Cousins, Eva & Reagan!

Wild Maine Blueberries

Maine has most of the worlds blueberries and I think I know why now. My Brothers yard has tons! So, we got to pick them all afternoon and didn't have to pay a thing. Best way to get blueberries, I think. :)