First Day of School for TWO Kids!!

It seems way to early to have school starting already, but I guess we don't have a choice, so here we go!  Parker started 2nd grade (holy cow! 2nd grade already!) on August 18th.  He was so excited to start and didn't even want me to walk him to school because he wanted to meet his buddy Porter on the playground.  His teacher is Mrs. Stock and so far he seems to really like her and is liking the class.  His favorite things about school are math and recess. 

We are starting a new tradition of having the kids write what grade they are in and their name on a piece of paper for the first day of school.  It's a great way to show how their writing progresses throughout the years.  Isn't he cute!

Parker always has to get a picture of his backpack.  He went with his dad this year to pick it out and was so excited because it has like 7 pockets or something.  Oh the places he can store his treasures are endless.

Parker is just getting too old for his mom. After we took the pictures he hopped on his bike and off to school he went. He acted like it was just an ordinary day of school.  It definitely makes it easier for me to send him off, but I was also a little bummed.

Madi's first day of Kindergarten was on August 24th.  Her teacher is Ms. Flanery which is the same teacher Parker had for Kindergarten.  Makes it kind of nice and Parker was so excited that she got the same teacher.  He has been prepping her all week and telling her what they will be doing.  It's pretty cute.  She has been very excited to finally go to the same school as Parker.  I am sure it will be a challenge getting both of these kids out the door by 7:50 each morning... with us luck!

 One hair day down... 179 (or something like that) more to go!  Isn't she a doll!

Luckily we were able to find the much requested Tinker Bell backpack!

At least she will let me still walk her to school. 

 Amazingly enough, Annie is in Madi's class again.  They have had the last 2 years of preschool together and now Kindergarten.  I don't know if they will ever know what to do once they don't have a class together.  Lucky girls!

Madilyn ready to start her day!

I always hate sending my kids back to school.  I miss having them around, however it will be nice to get back on a schedule again and into a normal routine.  So far Myles and I have been spending a lot of time at home catching up on projects that have been postponed all summer (as pathetic as it sounds, my house is probably the cleanest its been all summer).  Have fun at school, kiddos!!!  We love you!

GoOfY kIdS!!

Parker and Madilyn are the best of buds.  They are constantly playing together and hardly ever have a disagreement.  They are both such good helpers with Myles.  Parker loves to read to him, scare him and play with him in his crib.  Madi is always there to help me feed him, wipe him off and even get him out of his seat.  She also loves to play with him as well.

They've decided they are going to open a candy store together when they grow up and they will sell Aggie Ice Cream and little men made out of Swedish Fish. 

They also came up with the best plan the other day...

Parker:  "Madi and I decided if we are ever building a brick house and someone asks us if we want to smoke, we would...." 

Madi speaks up and shouts: "Throw a brick in their eyes!" 

So watch out if these two are ever building a brick house.  Apparently the bricks are good weapons. :)

Apparently items in the kitchen make you become great soldiers!

Notice that fashion footwear!

Ogden Dinoaur Park

Our kids don't get to see their cousins near enough so Kris and I decided to meet at the Dinosaur Park in Ogden and let them have some fun.  It was a great way to get out of the house and the kids got to have some fun with their cousins and dinosaurs as well!  It was a fun filled day, the park, lunch and Olive Garden and a little shopping... thanks for joining us Mullens!

Parker, Audrey and Myles - the dinosaurs actually move!!

Madilyn not so sure about standing too close

James, Spencer, Audrey, Parker and Madilyn

Madi and Claire digging for fossils

Audrey and Parker digging for fossils

Madi - isn't she a cutie!

Myles playing peek-a-boo

Madi, James, Myles, Claire, Audrey, Spencer and Parker

Madi, James, Myles, Claire, Audrey, Spencer and Parker

Madilyn

Parker

Parker and Madilyn

Spencer and Claire

Spencer, Parker, Audrey, James and Claire
I made the mistake of saying it looks like the T-Rex is going to
eat them and then Madi refused to be in the picture.

Madi and Myles
Madi's favorite dinosaur is the Long Neck

Ward Camp Out

We kind of got roped into going to our Ward Camp Out this year because Lynn was asked to be the MC at the talent show.  I love going camping and even though it was a pretty short trip, we still had a great time and as always the kids had a blast. 

My three favorite things...Parker, Myles and Madilyn

This is how I feel after sleeping in a tent! 
 Madi is our little pocket of sunshine!

Keely and Annie Christensen - trying to show Madi how to smile at the camera

Even after a lesson and having Mom and Myles in the picture, we still couldn't get a smile.

County Fair

It's kind of sad that our kids look forward to the county fair as much as they do, but they absolutely love going.  They love the rides, the animals and the food.  It's pretty fun to see how excited they are and since we still haven't ever taken them to a real amusement park (poor deprived children), the rides at the fair seem to be the coolest things ever!  Little do they know that there really are better rides out there that do a little more than just go around in a circle. 

Caleb, Parker, Madi and Annie enjoying the roller coaster!

Caleb and Parker being such brave boys trying out a new ride -
luckily they left the ride with smiles on their faces!

Parker loved this ride so much he had to ride it with his dad!

Myles was such a good kid watching his brother and sister!

Golf Camp Again - Fore!!

Parker and Madi love to golf, so we signed them up for a second session of golf camp at the Logan River Golf Coarse.  They both did great and they both even won a prize from the contests they have throughout the week.  Madi's was for the best chip and Parker couldn't remember what his was for, either longest drive or best chip.  Way to go kiddos!

Madi, Lillian and Annie

Madi, Caleb in background, Annie and Lillian

Lillian, Madi and Annie

Nice chip!

Due to the fact that we have a new little one in our family this year, I wasn't able to get all the pictures that I usually get.  The kids were in this golf camp with Lillian Mullen, Annie and Caleb Christensen and Joshua Gozart.  They had a fun time doing it with some friends and everyone did great!