Thursday, August 14, 2008

Boy's Night

Noah, Clayton and Optimus Prime
Jack and Luke

Tonight, Fred and Jennifer had a dinner here in Jackson and we were fortunate to get to spend the evening hanging out with Clayton and Jack. Noah and Clayton started out by watching cartoons and talking about Transformers. Luke and Jack passed the time by having their own version of the Olympics, as they took turns doing flips in the floor.

We then went outside for over an hour to play soccer and football, ride bikes and hang out. We had a really fun time with them and the boys were so happy hanging out with their buddies.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A Day of Firsts

Today was Noah's first day at big-boy school. As you can see from below, he was very excited about starting school. So much so that he was indifferent that we were there for about 5-10 minutes to drop him off. He was immediately ready to get to work--and by work, I mean playing with the Transformer car toy from a McDonald's Happy Meal that was in the toy bin. As you'll also see, the only person to cry about Noah going to school was Luke. As we dropped Noah off and left, Luke cried and was screaming "I want my bubba!! I don't want to leave bubba!!" It was very cute, and of course I had to take a picture (obviously to hold this one over his head one day when he is older). Noah had a very good day though. He enjoyed his class, his teacher, and he got to paint (which he loves to do).
And in closing, it was not only a day of firsts for Noah but also for me. On my way to taking Noah to school this morning, I got my first-ever ticket for allegedly speeding. After 15 years of driving, I guess it had to come at some point. I don't guess I'll ever forget it though.

Noah getting ready to walk out the door. Noah is very proud of his L.L. Bean "Big Blue Pap Pack" with his initials on it.

Noah and Luke before Noah's first day at school.


Noah on his first day at Trinity. Can't you tell I'm really going to embarrass him one day?

Noah and his teacher, Mrs. Presley

Me, Noah, Erica and Luke before leaving on Day 1

My big boy

Luke outside of school after having to "leave Bubba." I checked with Erica too. It's a tank top :)