Back-to-School for Crew and Kingston

As I write this, I'm in Sugar Grove, NC evacuated from Carolina Beach as a result of Hurricane Florence. We've been here for a little less than a week with no immediate plan for making it home, so I'm a little turned around and LATE on this post. Anyways, the St. James Day School year started for Kingston and Crew started on September 5th and they had a great couple days before this darn storm drove us all out of town!

At Open House on September 4th where they saw their new classrooms and met their teachers - Mrs. Bridgers (Kingston) and Mrs. Bullard (Crew).

Official First Day! No tears. Only excitement at drop-off and smiles at pick-up.

Kingston Turns 2

August 31st marked Kingston's big 2nd birthday! It's just amazing to see how much he's leaped and changed over the last couple months. Definitely acting more like a big boy, but continues to be such a sweetheart and a lover. It is funny though because like clockwork, right around the day he turned 2, he started the classic temper tantrums and fits! Good thing he's cute because he's a piece of work when he gets going!

So we can always remember, here are some specific notes about the old Kingster at 2 years old:

• Clearly says Danny, daddy and mommy, but calls Crew "two"
• Says "a sheesh. a miltch" when he wants something to drink. Miltch = milk, I get, but not sure about "sheesh"
• Calls snack "snatch" and likes them a lot. "Trash" sounds about the same, which can be confusing
• Loves eating, football and "shee-shee" (a.k.a. Mickey)
• Has just started teasing by adding "ha ha" when for example he steals Crew's spot on the couch, e.g. "I spot. Ha ha"
• Has the best belly laugh in the world
• Runs pretty fast despite being a little "round" and does so by propelling his arms around
• Goes to sleep really easily and sleeps well
• Says "mo" instead of "no"
• Has just started getting into pointing out colors. So far everything is "yeyyow"

Lucky fellow opened presents with our little family and then had a second celebration with extended family, including Martha and Ron in town from Maryland. 

Cute video Aunt Stef took (though it's sideways) of all of us singing him "Happy Birthday":

We love you so much King/Kingston Rock/Kingsters! 

Back-to-School for Danny

With all the boys starting school shortly, Danny first on August 27th, we had some preparations to take care of like hair cuts and shopping. I used to LOVE back-to-school shopping and getting all my supplies when I was little. Danny could care less and opted to let me pick things out for him. Initially a little bummed, I perked right up when I got to walk around Target BY MYSELF the other day.

SO BORED and ready for school

Popsicles with Principle (and Sammy the Seahawk)

Found on Facebook! Welcome to CBES Principle Leake

Fresh cuts all around!

Practicing for their first day in a week or so

Ready to go!

Big time "reader"

Every single morning this summer

The end of lazy days

1st day of 1st Grade

Post school snuggles on Day 2

Soaking Up Summer Part 2

Though running a little low on my "summer steam" at this point, we still managed to squeeze in a couple more fun outings before Danny started back!

Hugh McRae Park

Old McFaye's Farm (not pictured: Nana)

Disc golfing

Danny solo with Jimmy

With all three crazies

Dinner at our usual spot, El Cazador

Yep, that about sums it up