Sprouts, Camping, and Parties

After the holiday, Charlotte started her second year of Little Sprouts preschool. This was bittersweet because it is also, after five years, our final year as a family in the program. It's such a great program and we will miss it when it's over.

Charlotte had her first eye exam that week. Sadly, we were informed that she is slightly near sighted and will need glasses in a year or two.

One day Grandma and Papa Bill came to school for Grandparents Day.

Noah enjoyed the nice weather at recess at school.

CeCe and I put together this cat craft.

Wyatt dove into his Treasure X present. We did the chiseling part in the garage.

The outcome was two little green goblin guys, one dragon, and one piece of gold.

On the 7th we attended Lukas' birthday party and on the 8th we attended Colin's birthday party while Nick was in Galena.

These two in superhero mode.

On September 11th, we recognized Patriot's Day.

That weekend, the boys had cub scout camp. They did some fishing, earned some badges, and did a skit.

I drove down on Saturday to pick up Wyatt from camp so he could attend a birthday party at Mr. Rico Loco's. There was balloon animals, glitter tattoos, and divine desserts.

Afterwards, I dropped him back off at camp (a total of 4 hours of driving that day for Charlotte and I). We then went straight up to Schaumburg for movie night (Willy Wonka) at the Thorson's. Luckily, Kari drove us but we still spent a total of 6 hours in the car that day. The boys ended up coming home late that night due to impending thunderstorms so I probably could have saved us one of the trips.

Labor Day Weekend

The following day, Wyatt had his first popcorn remote sales. It was the first time he wore his full uniform too. What a cute Tiger.

On the way up north, we stopped at Panera for lunch. At one point, CeCe asked me for my apple and we accidentally re-created a scene from Snow White.

Once at Septemberfest, we met up with Uncle Kurt for rides and games.

As yearly tradition dictates, Uncle Kurt won a large prize for us. This year - the unicorn from Minions.

One happy little girl.

CeCe also got to meet Princess Belle and Princess Ariel.

The concert that night was Everclear, which meant we actually knew most of the songs.

The following morning was the parade. We thought the forecast looked a little more favorable than usual, but it was just as hot as ever.

Parade watching with the Thorsons and the Nolans.

Tuckered out from a very busy three day weekend.