The Media Star

On Lin-Ley's first day of Kindergarten she made the local newspaper. She had not told us that she was photographed (I guess there was too much excitement that day) so we were surprised the second day of school to hear people saying that they had seen Lin-Ley in the paper. So of course... we went out and bought several copies. Lin-Ley's principal was also kind enough to send me a copy with a nice note. Lin-Ley is very proud of this photo!

Forgive the blacking out of all of the names in the newspaper clipping but where children are concerned you can never be too careful!

Tru's First Day of Preschool

Tru started preschool on the same day Lin-Ley started Kindergarten (August 27, 2007). I called around 10:30AM that first day to see how he was doing. His teachers were amazed at how well he was doing. They said he was scooting all over the place! He was not shy and he was a great eater.

On that day the Jump Bunch was at their school. This is an outside program that visits the school once a week with different activities. That week they brought in a collapsible tube (see pictures) that the kids were to crawl through.
They said Tru got in line and scooted right through!

As a matter of fact, they said they could not keep him out of the tube! He loved it!! He would just crawl inside and stop. They had to coax him out.

Don't you wonder what he is thinking??

There goes the "scooter"! Watch out because when he wants to go somewhere or get something nothing is going to stop him!

So, Tru had a great first day of school and continues to thrive. They said he always has a happy disposition. That's our boy!

These pictures were provided by Tru's school.

The Lovely Duckling and The Reluctant Frog

Come on! Just one little kiss.

Relaxing on Labor Day

Dallas, Lin-Ley, Tru and Airborne relaxing in the yard. Yes, Airborne is still hanging in with us. She is 15 years old now. She is a little frail, somewhat blind, and almost deaf but watch out - she can still give you a "nibble"!

Playing nice.

Rough Housing!

High Five!

And now a few photos taken by our newest photographer... Lin-Ley:

Not bad Lin-Ley!