Lions Game

On Ford Field!

Trent, Jackson, and Lauryn on the field during warm-ups

One of the things that I love most about Jackson's age is his excitement in doing new things (especially when it involves sports).  Jackson is now completely obsessed with sports (much like his father) and loves it when Luke takes him along for a game.  So early this morning, Luke, his brothers and their oldest kids and his dad all took off for Detroit.  The 3 kids were all lucky enough to go and visit the field during the pre-game warm up.  A LONG day for them, but what a fun memory! 

1st day of Kindergarten!

All smiles for his first day of school!

Luke stayed home a bit later so he could get Jackson on the bus for his first day.

As much as they fight, they sure adore each other too!  Brendan was a bit lost without Jackson at first:(

Waiting for the bus ... thankfully Aunt Sara could come and watch the two youngest and get some extra pictures too!

I love how Brendan seems just as excited as Jackson.

Well, we survived, Jackson successfully completed his first week of kindergarten!  I can't say that he didn't shed a tear at all, if you know Jackson, you know he's a tender heart and can cry easily.  There were a few moments at school where he was a bit overwhelmed but he managed to work through them and he absolutely adores school!  When we asked him his favorite part, he told us it was riding the bus but I kind of think that his favorite part is seeing his teacher since he talks about her quite a bit!  Luke and I of course are constantly asking him about his day and one of his comments to us was .... "It's such a rough day with you guys asking me to talk so much!"  WHAT!!!!!  How is my little chatterbox too tired to talk about school?!  This has to have been the hardest first week of school for me as we sent Jackson off and I missed the big moment.  Thankfully I was able to rush home on that first day and saw him get off the bus.  I have to admit, I did get a bit choked up watching him get off the bus.  I still wish that I could be a bug on the wall and watch him during the day but I know he's in good hands.   How can my little guy be this old already!  How the time flies!

Week at Sandy Pines

The boys heading out on their daily golfing trips ... they golfed at least once a day.  Luke figured out he went golfing 11 times in one weeks time!

While they were golfing, the young ones would play.

Lydia loved the superyard gate ... she was able to crawl around, play with toys outside and stand up ... we loved it too because it kept her semi-clean!

The kids - playing with play dough ... LOVE playing play dough outside (the mess stays outside!).

Cleaning off the fish that they caught ... small fish but the kids were so proud that we could eat them!

Little Lyd enjoying the beach.  I couldn't keep her on the sheets/towels, she would crawl right to the sand and start eating it.  At least she was happy!

We finally got an entire week of camping in at the Pines (well with only a few trips back home!).  Initially we were supposed to camp at the Conference Grounds with the Keunings but after both of us bought places at the Pines we figured we'd save the money and stay at our trailers.  We had a blast!  Luke and Dan found plenty of time to golf and play competitive games with the kids while Lora and I watched the younger ones.  It was a wonderfully relaxing week before the craziness of school began.  The week started off a bit cool but we loved being able to have campfires while wearing sweatshirts.  A tradition has begun... many more summer weeks to be spent there with the Keunings!