Back to School

August 6-7: The kids' auntie Shawna came and watched Layla and Zackery while Mom and Dad were working.  They really enjoyed their time with Shawna, who surprised us by running a tight ship while we were working.  I'm glad she came and helped us out.  It was our pleasure to have her with us.  Somewhere in this process, Layla became a One Direction fan.  There were lots of Fan Signs laying around her room.

August 8: First Day of School for my 4th Grader (gasp!) and my Kindergartener (double gasp!)
Layla went willingly and excitedly.  Zackery, on the other hand, was anxious and angry.  The morning to get him ready was a horrific event.  Nonetheless, he begrudingly got there.  Come dismissal time, his attitude had changed and was looking forward to a new day at school.  Since it was a difficult morning, no cute pictures were taken.  What I eventually got was a 2nd day of school pic!  I'm just glad his attitude has changed and they both enjoy school.  Mornings are still a bit difficult, but I blame myself.  They inherited the "not-a-morning-person" gene from me.

So summer is over!  Everyone's back to work and back to school! :/

First Week of August Flashback

August brought many changes in our lives.  So many changes that busyness clouded mom's ability to post.  Here is my attempt to fill in the blanks.

August 1-3: Layla and Zack were enjoying time at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  Their trip included time at the lake for fishing.  Their first time ever!  According to the reports, Zackery enjoyed throwing rocks in the lake and was very curious by the caught fish.  Layla was terrified, once she figured out how slimy the fish were and didn't go near the lake, but stayed on the sandy banks.

August 3-5: TsinSiKaadnii/Kii'yaa'aanii Family Reunion Time in Iyanbito, NM - Mom, Layla and Zackery went back to Iyanbito, NM for our family reunion.  We all had a great time.  The kids played in the ditch, slid down the red sandy hills, and got extremely dirty.  Mom enjoyed visiting with all the cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents that came out.  She thoroughly enjoyed playing volleyball all day, laughing, and even walking in the 5K.  We're so blessed that our family organizes this event annually.  It was just what our souls needed before work and school started.  Where was Dad?  He was in Mesa; working hard as it was a weekend he had to work.