September 11th

I'm a little bhind in posting these, but better late than never, right? Well, as some of you know, I'm Vice President of a mom's group, MAC {Mother's Association of Chapin}. For the past few years we've been doing a little outreach activity on 9-11, but this is the first time I've been able to participate. The moms and kids all went to the local fire station and we all brought baked goods to show our appreciation. We also brought a card we made witht he kids handprints that said "Thanks for making the world a safer place". We wanted them to know how much we appreciate what they do for us. We also invited the local police to stop by.
The kids had such a good time getting to climb all over the firetruck, and seeing the firemen dress in their firesuits.
Here're some pictures from our time there.

First Day of School

Last Wednesday was Zach & Drew's first day of school. Zach is now in the 3 year old class {he goes 3 days a week for 3 hrs.} and Drew just started Mother's Morning Out {he goes 2 days a week for 3 hrs.}.

They both did fabulous. Drew has always been the one who just gets right out there while Zach tends to stay back for a little bit and check things out. Well, this day, Zach walked right in, went straight to the toys, checked out his new cubby, gave us all hugs bye and that was that.

Drew was the one who when he walked into his new room, came back and hugged my leg for a minute or two before wandering over to the toys. Granted, this was his first true first day of school ever, so he's allowed. :)

They both LOVE it and I think it'll be so good for both of them. Zach loves the idea that his little brother goes to his school and they even play together on the playground.

Thank you Nana for the matching shirts...even Ty matches. Precious!

I've given up getting a good picture of all three of them together. It's just not going to happen, I don't think.

Look. They even wear their backpacks the same way--off the shoulder!

Ms. Sarah showing Zach his new cubby

Hugging brother goodbye

Drew striking up a conversation with the girls. I think he said "come here often?" Smooth!

Drew says "you can go now Mom. I like this place"

Ty hanging out with mommy and her friends at the coffee shop waiting for brothers to get out of school.