The Riley Family

Jack has really started loving his bike in the past couple of weeks! We have been taking Scout for walks since the back yard is a bit of a mess (baby grass is finally growing), and Jack is always wanting to bike. He is really doing a great job.

We went to the pumpkin patch this weekend , and man are the pumpkins HUGE this year! It was amazing to see all the super big ones!

Ok, so we know he is only 3, but we are convincing Jack that he needs to go to the Naval Academy. I mean, where else do they give you guns and let you fly planes and drive ships. He is 100% on board with the plan. Grandpa Mike found some super cool Navy gear for J-man to wear!

Will has always been very strong willed, and it is not changing! He has quite a temper when he doesn't get his way. The other day he fell and was mad at the sidewalk for tripping him!

It is already time to sign up for preschool for next year, and Jack will be going 3x a week, in the mornings. He will still go to Wheatland Salem.

We went to Lake Geneva and stayed at Timber Ridge last weekend , to celebrate Paul's birthday. The kids loved the water park. Will is still fearless, and wanted to do the slide by himself. He would not let me help him, so we made him wear a life jacket. The water was pretty cold at the slides, so we spent a lot of time in the warmer watered lazy river.

The kids have decided to be Super Girl and Spiderman for Halloween . Jack loves his costume, and wears it daily. They both have parties at school and can dress up. Will doesn't like wearing a costume at all, so he might be a chicken, or maybe dracula.

Jack is now enjoying preschool, and we haven't had any crying in a few class days. He had picture day on Tuesday, and looked super handsome! Jack was snack person on Thursday and loved being the friend leading the line and ringing the bell. He is still a bit anxious on drop off and always asks if mommy will think about him when he is at school, but really enjoys being with friends.

We had some dirt (2 yards ~18 wheelbarrows) added to the backyard this week to improve the soil quality and hopefully help our grass. Unfortunately it has been raining ever since, and the entire back yard is one big mud pit! It is a nightmare with Scout's paws, but we hope all the rain will help the grass seed sprout early! Now if it would only warm up a bit...

Happy 11 years to Paul & Anjie!

Here are some pics from last month! Jack's meet and greet at school Labor Day hiking/picnic Jack's first day school Plus lightsaber fights and K's picture day!