Drew's First day of Preschool

Drew started preschool at St. Susanna on August 13th! He goes two days each week from 8:10 to 1:00 and then heads over to after-care until 3:15.  I was worried about Drew because he has never been with anyone but family and close friends.  However, he picked up his backpack, grabbed Conner's hand and walked right into school on the first day.  He continued to do great for the first two weeks and then started to struggle with wanting to be home.  I think we are back on a good streak now!  Drew has Mrs. Keating and Mrs. Hughes, just as Conner did.  Therefore, I think he feels very comfortable with them and at St. Susanna.  He is full of spirit and spunk and will probably end up being a class clown one day. He, like his brother, is a cuddler and loves to hear stories and make them up!  He has this smirk and when it shows - you know he is up to something.  He loves to sing and dance (and actually has good moves unlike Conner and Jason!).  I am so excited for him to begin this journey - he has wanted to go to "bubby's skooool" for a long time now.  

Conner's First day of Kindergarten

I wonder what you're doing right now

and if everyone is treating you kind.

I hope there is a special person,

a nice friend that you can find.

I wonder if the teacher knows just

how special you are to me.

And if the brightness of your heart

is something she can see.

I wonder if you are thinking about

me and if you need a hug.

I already miss the sound of your voice

and how you give my leg a tug.

I wonder if you could possibly understand

how hard it is for me to let you grow.

On this day know that my heart breaks,

for this is the first step in letting my baby go.

Conner's first day of Kindergarten - August 15, 2013 - St. Susanna

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Conner's Summer of Water Sports!

Conner has done such an amazing job on the water this summer!  We are so proud of him!  He is skiing, wake boarding and wake surfing.  It took a little bit of pushing him at the beginning of the summer but now he loves to get out there and try new things.    

Conner's 6th Birthday Party - Duck Style!

 Six years.  I can't believe it - Six years. Seems like just yesterday that Conner Mac was born but then again, it seems like forever ago.  This year has been a big year of change for him - he has grown so much in school, he is not as shy, he is testy, he is more willing to try things, he has opinions (sometimes strong ones), he is sensitive and he truly loves others. He still loves to fish, creek stomp, ride 4-wheelers and hunt.  This year he started loving to ski, wakesurf and tube.  He has really improved all of those skills. He asks lots of questions yet has lots of answers.  His best friends range in age from 5 to 82 - he loves the older fisherman at the lake as much as he loves the boys he has grown up with. He is really a great kid with a huge heart and a soft spot for all things outdoors.  Since Duck Dynasty started - Conner has asked for a Duck Dynasty birthday party.  We had so much fun planning it over the past year!  Some of the things he wanted (ie, squirrel brains) ended up being too difficult or too gross so my friends and I made things that looked just the same.  We had a great day and all of the kids had tons of fun and learned a lot from the Brownsburg Hunting Club. I am so proud to be Conner's mom. I can't wait to see what else is in store for him!

Shaving cream beards turned into shaving cream bodies!