What a couple of Studs

Day at the Lake with Grandad and Uncle Travis

We never got to the lake over summer break, but we did take Jackson out of school one day on his first week to go. The boys loved cliff jumping and feeding the ducks. Crew was a beast, but it was worth it.

Watch Out Preschool...here we come!

Riggs and his good buddy Crew on their first day. We were in the ER the night before after Riggs had a little crash on the quad with his cousin Chandler. He sliced his eyelid open right in the crease of it. It was deep enough that I could see his eyeball through the cut, but because it was in the crease, it started sealing together really fast, and he didn't need any stitches. He went to school the next morning and was so excited to show everyone his battlewound.

He also informed me after school that day that he has 2 "grill" friends. I think one of them is Mrs. "Lalleman". He loves her.

This kid is going to KILL us

A couple of days ago, I had just finished making dinner when the phone rang. The kids were being so loud that I couldn't hear at all, so I went into the laundry room and held the door closed until I was off the phone. When I came out, this is what I found.

He was enjoying it though, even off the ground. Needless to say, we ate out that night.

It doesn't get any better than...

cereal and buddies after school

"Mom, do I have to?"

He wasn't thrilled to get his picture taken on his first day of 1st Grade, but Jackson was very excited to see all of his friends and ride his bike to school. We've had such a great summer and I have loved having him home with the other boys. He's such a great helper to me and friend to Riggs and Crew, so I hated letting him go. What I really hate is how fast he's growing up.

Riggs climbed out of bed sleepy-eyed right before Jackson left for school. Next year it's your turn Riggles!

Elder Justin Hamblin...

The first missionary grandchild in my family left last Wednesday to the Denver Colorado North Mission. He is going to be fabulous, and his killer smile will definitely help him get into some doors. We are so proud of him and can't wait to hear how he's doing so far.

Jensen, Justin, Jake, and Colton (4 good lookin' brothers)