Everyday Moments of Magic: September 2010

1. Eliza started school today. Liesel woke her up and she got dressed and was in the kitchen at 6:30am. She squinted at me with one eye covered and said, "Okay mom, I'm ready to go to school." Her first day was actually only 1 1/2 hours with parents present but Eliza loved it and was so sad when it was time to leave. I can't believe my baby is already/finally going to school. Here she is with her new teacher.

2. After school the kids and I went to pick peaches. Liesel wasn't a fan...she kept stepping in over-ripe peaches. She finally gave up and went to wait in the car. But I can't wait for a free couple of hours to can them. I love fall.

3. Speaking of fall....the leaves are beautiful in Michigan. Some are starting to change colors already. I can't wait to get some pictures of the girls in a pile of leaves.

4. Have you been wondering what our favorite spots in our new house are? Well you'll have to keep wondering. I didn't get to that this week.

5. One bonus to living in MI is that we are only 4 hours away from my sister Jenni & her husband Vaughn. We went to see them this weekend and had the best time. Peter loved cuddling with Aunt Jenni and has found his new favorite person...even above his mother. The girls thought Uncle Vaughn was 'very handsome' and 'SOOO funny.' They also loved being able to help with everything. It was such a fun trip and we can't wait to do it again.

6. While in OH we attended the Spanish branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that Vaughn & Jenni serve in. We loved the people even though we didn't understand much. I even got to give a Primary lesson and it was as fun as ever. I was made for Primary...even in Spanish.

7. Here is my latest project. Quite time bins! I first saw the idea here. I knew I needed them. The girls (Eliza & Liesel) love them and now go an hour & a half everyday with one.

8. Did I ever tell you how much I love fruit? Well it is right up next to Primary & Fall. So it was good news when I learn that there are apple & peach orchards and strawberry & raspberry farms all only 20 min or less from our house. So as soon as my peaches are canned...it's off raspberry picking and apples after that.

9. You'll never believe what was in our driveway when we got home from OH yesterday (forgive the terrible picture). We are still not sure how it happened but we were certainly glad we weren't around when it did.