3 to the 5

BC is 35 years old! 

Last Tuesday he turned a year older (he is currently 2 years older than me).  After Declan's soccer game we grabbed some pizza, opened gifts and had some cookies and ice cream!  I did treat him to a steak dinner the following day, it's kind of a tradition now:)  We love you dad and wish you a year filled with lots of laughs, playing and being silly along with all the hugs and kisses you can handle!  Happy Birthday!!

soccer

 It's soccer season!  Declan is #5 on the Bustin' Blackberries.  He's had 2 games so far and has played so well.  He's started out at goalie in both games and does a great job blocking.  He's really figured out how dribble the ball and get it down the field.  He's had some awesome kicks, which have resulted in some awesome goals!  It's fun to see him really get into the game and get excited about it:)

And here's the celebration after a goal!



labor day

We spent Labor Day weekend up at Gem Island and had such a wonderful time with all the O'Rourke's!  Seamus was in town with his new fiancée, Danielle!  It was great to see all the brothers together again:)  Our boys had a blast with their aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.  Our weekend was full of boat rides, tubing, rope swinging, swimming, fishing, Lucky Charm eating, games and hanging out!  Here's some pictures from our weekend:)

 And here we all are!

Gram and Grandad

Kienan, Emily, Daniell, Seamus

BC, Shiloh, Galvan, Kori, Andy, Cohen

Conall, Emily, Declan, Erin, Caitlin, Kylie

 This kid loved tubing!  He was determined that he was going alone and he couldn't have had more fun!

Conall's first day

 Tuesday was grumpy bears first day of preschool!  And he was more like super happy bear!  He has been looking forward to going to Ms. Seymour and Mrs. Christoff's class all summer.  His buddy Will is in his class, let's hope those two don't get into too much trouble!  When I asked him how his day was he told me that they got to play outside:)  Later he showed me that when you turn the lights off it's time to listen...glad he got that part!  Here's to a great year in 3/4's, good luck Conall D! 

 Hanging up his tote bag:)

Putting up his sticker for attendance.

the first day of kindergarten!

What a big, exciting, emotional (mainly for me), awesome, fun day today was!

We were all up bright and early for Declan's first day of kindergarten!  He has been looking forward to this day for so long.  We've had his uniform, back pack and supplies ready for some time now and he found out on Monday who was in his class and that he had Mrs. Swanson for his teacher.  His best buddy Jack is in his class:)  As we were driving there this morning (it's about 15 minutes) he said he wished we lived closer so he could walk...he was even getting antsy that we had to find a place to park during car pool, but as he was walking up with dad he got a bit quiet when he saw all of the kids and his little nerves set in a bit.  But after his buddies got there he eased up and had fun before getting in line to walk in.  I think he had the most fun seeing what back pack everyone had!  He was a little nervous when they were about to head in, but his other buddy Joey was there to help him out:)  Declan did not see me cry as I waited until I got home and started looking at pictures (and started to miss him too...kindergarten is a long day!).  But when I hugged him big at pick up and saw his happy face I knew he had a great first day and that he's going to love school!  As much as we can't believe he's in kindergarten, we are so proud of him and know he's in a wonderful place:)

 Our three boys...love them!

 

 

 

 Walking in to find the kindergarten lines:)

 Buddies!  Zyon, Declan, Joey, Anthony (the twins), Jack, Zach and Tatum

 Best buddies...Jack and Declan

All lined up and ready to go!

celebrating G

Just a few pictures of our big one year old celebrating his birthday!

He's not sure cake is a good thing yet, just like his brothers, but he'll get there and love it as much as they do too! 

 The top ones were from his real birthday and the bottom ones were from his birthday party.

Thank you to all of his grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins who came over to help him celebrate!

 Opening gifts with his cousins.

 Thanks for the help Conall:)