First Day of School

Yesterday was the first day of school for Cinnamon..........

First Graders are so fun, they all had the same smile....so proud to go all day......just a little nervous.......

I always take kids to school the first day....Cinnamon explained to her dad he could take her after that...................She also wanted her picture taken with her lunch bag.......this may turn into a problem.........she wants dinners.........no sandwich for her...........

Basil is fine with everyone gone.......well, almost his brother doesn't start until Monday...........

He made everyone the traditional back to school chocolate chip cookies................

Summer Vacation Part I

Feeding the Giraffes.......

That tongue is not going to touch me!

Exploring teepee's and cabins.......watching out for rattlesnakes.......

An ice cream break..........

Mandrake has had enough.................pictures.....tourist attractions.....family.......

Watching Indian dances and joining in.........

Climbing rocks.......they did not want to stop..........

Until they all just dropped.............

Mandrake however discovered our hotel was full of teenage girl soccer teams.........I think he had a great time..........

Summer Vacation Part II

Mountain roads..... 60's music Bus ride from our hotel to town

Hiking..................

Beautiful..................Perfect weather

A waterfall...........

Locals.................

We found this at the top of a mountain next to an old mine.....

This child was the best hiker.....he never wanted to quit.........