First Day of School

Today was the first day of school for the kids. They were both excited and nervous but seemed to be okay walking to school. It poured last night but let up this morning which was nice since the kids really wanted to walk to school. Of course, the AZ kids had umbrellas. It was misting so it makes sense :) 

 

 Our neighbors walked with us. Brison, Tyler, Joey, Aubrey and Keira.

 Brison, Joey and Tyler. The girls walked faster!

 4th Grade

 1st Grade

Growing up TOO fast!

Physicals

The kids had their physicals last week. It is a requirement to get one before school and sports. Both are healthy did really well.

 

 Keira really wanted to need glasses. She doesn't but the second she got home she put her play glasses on. This is what she looked like for about 3 days.

 

The kids didn't need any shots but the military feels the need to test cholesterol, blood sugar, and vitamin D levels around the age of 9. So, my brave boy had his blood drawn. He had huge gator tears (this kids doesn't like needles) but did really well. 

Park time

There are a lot of different parks on post. This one is next to our house and the kid's school. 

 

You can see the kid's school behind the play structures.

 This is the back side of our house (standing at the park). We live in a duplex so our neighbors are closest to the street. We live on the right side at this angle.

 

 The kid's school.

 

 Keira on the monkey bars.

 

Tyler was swinging so high he could touch a tree branch with his foot. He thought it was cool. 

Kansas!!

We have arrived in Kansas!! It is really green with rolling hills and lots of trains! Ft. Leavenworth is very pretty and everyone is really nice. The kids and pets traveled really well and all are very excited to be out of the car!!

 

 

We explored Kansas City over the weekend. They have a nice outdoor mall. Still getting use to the weather. Phoenix is so hot but here it is in the 80's with days in the 70's! Brian loves it! I am going to freeze come the fall!!!

 

 The BIGGEST candy store ever!!!

 

 Not the best picture of our house so I will take another one when we move in. We are still in the hotel on base until they can clean and fix anything in the house from the previous family. Our house is a duplex with a pretty good size garage (not shown).

This is the kid's school. Bradley Elementary. We can see the school from our backyard so walking them to and from school every day will be amazing!!!

Pool Time!

Memorial Day weekend is normally the first weekend the kids get in the pool!

 Cold treats on a warm day after swimming

 

Uncle Travis and his girlfriend, Christina

End of School Activities

I can't believe school is already over! This year flew by! Keira loved school and is very excited for first grade. Tyler had a harder year but he pulled through and did very well!

 Keira's kindergarten graduation performance

 Keira and Mrs. Clayton

 Tyler's 3rd grade performance

Tyler and his friend Zach

Happy Easter!

We had a very busy & fun Easter weekend with egg hunts, family and church!

The kids really enjoyed decorating eggs this year.

Gunner & Katie helped "find" the eggs.

 My dad was in town over Easter which was great!

 

 

I think the kid's favorite part of Easter is going over to Aunt Sherri's house for her amazing egg hunt! She had 100 plastic eggs filled with goodies ready for the kids this year!!!