Valerie's first day

Valerie is now going to Octorara School, she is in 5th grade and going to what they call an intermediate school for 5th and 6th grades. Troy sent me 2 pictures of her on her first day. She said she liked it and that she was ahead in both math and English so I hope it makes the school year a good one for her.

Austin's first day of school

Austin running into school on his first day

Getting ready to go into the school for the first time

Tuesday was Austins first day of preschool. Daddy really took it hard and I had a hard time getting him to leave. Mommy forgot his book bag on the first day, way to go mommy. When he got in the car he pointed to himself and said "Austin Ickes". I never realized that I didn't teach him his full name. He talked about playing on the big red slide, sitting on the fish (picture on the carpet), and about a little boy Brandon (who got in trouble for pushing Austin into a wall, according to Austin). It sounded like he had a really good day.

Vacation 3

But Austin did bury daddy in the hole

This is how deep it was, he wouldn't let daddy bury him in it

The hole complete and Austin playing in it.

Austin saw a hole that was deep enough for water and asked daddy to help him dig one, which they did.

Vacation 2

Austins favorite thing to do in the water running in and when a wave comes he would run out.
There were two girls doing gymnastics at the edge of the water and Austin wanted to join in on the fun. This is his handstand, he did pretty good. Thank you sissy for teaching him how to do one.

Savannah's first trip to the beach

Vacation

Daddy and Austin sleeping on the beach

A very tired Austin on the first day

Having fun in the sand

This year we went to Ocean City, NJ with the entire Rutter family. Benjamin and Austin had a blast together, Maddie tried to join in but most of the time the boys ran her over. Savannah enjoyed her first beach trip, and daddy didn't mind because there was not that much sun. I will put a few post same as before so I can put up several pictures.

Austins birthday

Both boys caught!!

Austin enjoying the icing

Austins birthday was at the beach this year. So we celebrated by making cupcakes and a sheet cake. The boys had fun with the icing (Beam did as well). I think they ate more then they put on the cupcakes. We are going to have a little celebration Sunday for the family that was unable to be with us.

Valerie

For those of you who don't know Valerie has decided to live with her father. We took her 2 Friday's ago, so she could start school without missing to much time. So unfortunately she didn't get to go on vacation with us (she was missed by all). We did stop by to see her Saturday and she seemed to be in good spirits and happy. We will keep you posted. For this reason only Valerie pictures will not be as often as the other kids.