Pre-K 4

These are in the wrong order, but we will go with it.
This is Ms. Patti -- we're very excited for a great year! There are 10 boys and 4 girls in the class. I would be nervous about that except most of the 10 boys I know from last year and they are a REALLY sweet bunch.

This is how Tuck woke up this morning (and every morning.) He generally has epic "bed head" every single morning! It would be hard to express his genuine excitement leading up to going to school today - he loves it. And when I picked him up at 1, he whined that he didn't want to leave. He wanted to sleep in his classroom until everyone comes back tomorrow.

Our last day of summer...

Tucker conducting business.


August 24th was our last day of summer. We had a FUN day. Tucker set up an airplane trip - each of his stuffed animals got a seat (pillow) and he wanted Mac to ride, too. Of course, Mac was thrilled to be included in anything Tucker is doing!

Steering the plane with a few of his favorites (bear, George, Big Bird) on his lap.

He decided he needed a co-pilot.

After nap time we went down to Ponte Vedra with Mimi for some swimming time!

Their first bath together.

A few everyday happenings.

Sweet snuggle time.

Above: The only way to keep Mac contained these days. "Baby Jail"
Not to worry -- He loves it.
Below: Just another Tucker bed head moment.

August is coming to a close. We have had a great summer, but we are ALL looking forward to school starting on Tuesday. Tucker thrives at school and loves the structure that it provides. Everyday this summer he woke up and asked "What is the schedule today?" And for the last month he has asked "Is it August 25th yet?" This week we went to visit his new teacher, Ms. Patti. She is phenomenal and he is in a really fun room. It should be another great year at SUMP! Can't wait.

I'm looking forward to some one-on-one time with this sweet boy. Mandy, if you see this - look how precious these pajamas are! We LOVE them. Thanks to the Bookers :)

Kick!

1st Soccer Practice.
Tucker with his buddy from school, John M.

Sweaty & tired.

Time is FLYING.

2 weeks ago.

8 months ago.

Two month celebration

Tucker turned 4 yesterday! If you have talked to him in the past three months you know that his birthday is July 27th and he is having another car wash party. He began anticipating his school party back in mid-May (summer birthdays are celebrated at the end of school) and we've been celebrating ever since. We celebrated in St.Louis in early June and Hilton Head in early July. His little friend pool party was Saturday and then two days later... finally... it was July 27th.

The night before the party. So excited he can't sleep and ends up on our floor. The hardwood floor. Hmmm.

The spread of ice cream toppings LOTS of sprinkles, cherries, mint oreos, m&ms, whip cream, magic shell, etc.

Vinnie above. Tucker cleaning Cameron's car for him before he runs it through the car wash.

Tucker didn't stop scrubbing cars all day!

Issie and Calvin. Sometimes you just have to catch a meltdown in action.

July 27th

Mimi brought over birthday hats (Tucker is modeling one above along with his "water balloon mustache") and coffee cake for breakfast. Then we went to Chick-Fil-A with Issie and Jackson for lunch and play time. We came home and had some "naps" and then went to pizza. Just as we were heading out the door to go play mini golf, a huge thunderstorm hit us and we ended up just heading home.

Tucker and Spiderman... just before bed time!

Baby Blue Eyes

who crawls already... and he's fast.

Rain, rain, go away!

4th of July in Hilton Head
This was before the rain began.
We watched fireworks from the car in a parking lot fairly far from the actual fireworks. What you do for your 3-almost-4 year old. He liked them, but wouldn't even get out of the car he was so scared of being any closer.

Then for the rest of the week it just rained and rained. And we spent a lot of time in a small-ish condo with small children :) We tried to get out and figure out some adventures to take. At one point I was in the pool as it rained (no lightning) because I just needed to tire Tucker out before bedtime. We still had a fun week of family bonding!

Sweet cousins... Cia LOVES "baby Mac" and follows Tucker everywhere. It is so awesome to watch their friendships grow.

We did a joint birthday party since Cia turned two at the end of June and Tucker will turn four at the end of July.

Above: Bubble machine Tucker has been wanting for months.
Below: Snuggle time with Uncle Bri.

Lots of swimming time. Some beach time. Lots of raining time.