Wednesday, August 31, 2011

August 31, 2011

First day of first grade!





Kisses for encouragement.








We had an extremely easy drop off, it was nice that it was simple for everyone, and Grace had a fantastic first day. Yay!

We dropped off some forms at Suki and Kate's preschool. The director was there and showed us around at the girls' classrooms again -- there was a different feel for them knowing this was definitely where they were going to go next week. We even got to meet Suki's teachers, who were very sweet. Afterward, we enjoyed some time on the playground.

Perfect for playing Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf.


Reading together at the end of a busy, busy day.



Tuesday, August 30, 2011

August 30, 2011

Grace's first day of school was canceled today because power lines are still down after Hurricane Irene and it wasn't safe for walkers to get to school. Gracyn and her family invited us to the beach, so we headed off to Nahant to enjoy one last day at the beach.




As usual, Grace could not be persuaded to leave the ocean.

She'd run out and then right back in, to splash and sit and enjoy the waves.

Kate and Gracyn.




Suki and Gracyn.


Kate and some new friends.

Collecting seashells together.


Jump!




It was a sweet, fun time.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Sunday, August 28, 2011

August 28, 2011

Riding out the storm with some crafts.











The stampede of wild turkeys across the street.