Kansas City Zoo

 We spent the day with Grammy at the Kansas City Zoo.  Luckily, all KC residents got in free with proof.  That was a great savings for the day!  It was cool day but very nice.

 There are "rocks" outside the entrance and I think the boys could have played right there for hours.

 Luke can be a ham when he wants to be.  We really enjoyed watching the new polar bear swim and do his tricks and flips.

 Here Dominic sits after climbing up a "tree".

Luke finally couldn't stay awake any longer.  He was wanting to see the elephants - which we did - and he fell asleep right after.  Renting a stroller at the zoo is a big bonus for larger kids!

Homecoming Parade

Luke's preschool leads the high school Homecoming Parade.  They get to bring their bikes to school and decorate them.  We both had lots of fun and it was a gorgeous day.

Swimming....

Here is just a brief time of Luke swimming.  He is amazing - going from timid and afraid to venture out on his own - to swimming by himself!  GO Luke!  I don't have much of Dominic because my camera battery ran out.  Poor planning on mom's part!

Swimming Lessons

The boys are both taking private swimming lessons this fall.  While they both said "I don't want too" they are both loving it now.  Their instructor is a Truman student.  He is great - he knows just when to push the kids and when to back off some.  Dominic swam 100 yards unassisted on Thursday!  Luke is now swimming about 8-10 yards unassisted.  They are both doing so great and Mark and I are both impressed.  One of these days, I'm going to try to get pictures or video - but both of them hate me doing that while they are swimming.

Hi Miss A!

 Here is Little Miss A!  I needed a model for extended rear facing. She was happy to help since she got a few sucks on the pacifier while modeling!  Good for you Miss A and a big "Way to go Mom and Dad!"  for keeping you so safe!

 Here she is again.  She is sensing that it is almost time to leave the car and really wants the paci back!

 And here she is....looking nearly terrified.  Even an 18 month old knows this isn't safe!

And finally, a smile once we are back in the house.  She was grateful her aunt didn't actually drive the van anywhere with her restrained (or not) like that!

BTW - Luke took this picture of her!

FINALLY!!

Dominic finally lost his first tooth on September 10!  I looked back and it started getting loose in April.  The one next to it is also pretty loose too.  But the way Dominic forgets about wiggling it, he probably won't loose it until spring!

Luke's 1st Day of School

Luke had a great 1st Day of Preschool!  He loves it and was so excited to go.  This was a short week - only 2 days.  He can't wait to go back next week!

Dominic's school is next to Luke's so Dominic loves helping to walk Luke inside to his class.  I think Dominic feels so grown-up walking in to the preschool because the teachers make over him since he is so "grown-up"!

Here the boys are in the class room.  Dominic really does seem grown-up in this setting!  Luke could hardly wait to get the day started.