August

We were able to get in a little fun before school started.  We met up with my friend and her son at a park for a picnic and some playing.

Megan




Tyler





Emily



Megan and Emily



We went camping (see separate post) and had a great time.  Megan drew this cute little picture.  The girl is saying, "I love camping."



We got together with "old friends."  These are friends Darrell met in a singles ward over 20 years ago.  They've been nice enough to befriend me also, and we always enjoy getting together with them.



My parents were nice enough to let the kids stay with them for a few days while I had back-to-school meetings.  They had a great time.  We met them half way and stopped at Costco. Check out these HUGE teddy bears.



As per Tyler's Pokémon Club sign, we had Pokémon Club in August. 



Here he is introducing us to his stuffed puppy (we haven't really talked much about actual Pokémon lately, but Tyler enjoys having a platform to teach us stuff.)



During Pokémon Club we also watch the next episode of "Mine Wars."  It is a mixture of Minecraft and Star Wars.  Tyler makes up the episodes in his head and then acts them out using his Legos and micromachine figures.





After Pokémon Club we headed to a nearby school to play.



Tyler



Emily



Megan

We enjoyed dollar custards at Freddy's.  (Megan and Emily)



Me, Tyler and Darrell

The first day of school!

Emily first grade with Mr. Dodge





Megan first grade with Mrs. Rogers





Tyler third grade with Mrs. Mott





And me--fifth grade



It was a good first day all around for everyone, so yay!

My mom, sister and 2 nieces came down for a brief stay.  The kids loved playing with Aubrey and Olivia at the hotel swimming pool.



We had Fathers blessings and Menchies yogurt for Family Home Evening.  (Emily, Megan and Tyler)

Tyler had "meet the coach" and soccer pictures, so the girls came along to play on the playground.

Emily



Megan and me



Not to be outdone by Pokémon Club, the kids came up with "Build a Bear Club."  Only Build-a-Bear animals are allowed. (Megan, Emily and Tyler)