Party Animals!

It has been a busy few weeks! We are gearing up for school and celebrating THREE birthdays in our household! Last weekend we had Jesstine's birthday party. We had to do it early this year for many reasons. Here is a recap of our celebration:

She couldn't decided between Cars and Tinkerbell. Since we invited a couple of boys to join us, we decided to do both!

Aunt Ola made her the CUTEST Tinkerbell shirt and of course the party store had the perfect accessories! The necklace was also from Aunt Ola!

Let the party begin! From left of Jesstine we have Sydney, Sam, Jackson, Carter, Carsyn, and Kylie.

Don't worry! Emmitt didn't miss out on the fun! He was a MESS!

Determined to get that cupcake!!!

Daddy helped the party guests gear up for the pinata by playing a game of "Simon Says." It actually turned out to be more of a Daddy says, Emmitt repeats and the guests followed what Emmitt did!

Pinata time!!

They got bored with the process and decided to play tag!

Time for gifts!

This was the gift she asked for and wanted the most. She was so excited when she opened it!

This is the gift she has enjoyed the most!

Playing the game Jackson got her!

And of course the next day happened to be Daddy's birthday. We hired a babysitter that night and went to a movie and dinner. Then of course the next day was church and we celebrated Stephen at Grandmom's house with a special surprise cake!

Emmitt was WAY more comfortable this time with our babysitter Kara! He put the cheese on!

Jesstine had to wear her pretty new flip flops from her best friend Kylie to church.

Daddy's surprise cake! Jesstine came up with the idea. It turned out GREAT! It tasted great too!

For the past two weeks, we have been getting up early to practice getting ready for school in the morning. Jesstine and I will have to be out the door at 7:45 EVERY morning! The first trial week went great! It has been getting harder! Getting up isn't the problem. Going to bed on time to get up early enough and not be too sleepy has been the big issue! Jesstine starts her first day of school on the 15th! She gets to be 5 for one day before starting school! She is excited, but nervous! I can't believe she is going to Kindergarten! So what do you do when you are ready by 7:45 and have no place to go? We went on some morning walks as a family!

The first morning we saw some interesting creatures (snails mainly) and Emmitt was showing signs of the adjustment period! It made for great cuddles.

It has also been raining a LOT lately! We have been trying to find things to keep us busy and taking advantage of some outdoor play time when it isn't pouring!

Jesstine is finishing up the summer of dance class. We are still not sure what direction we will be going as far as dance is concerned. We have a couple of choices. I guess we will go to the open house and look into it more!

This was taken outside of the Y after dance class.

I started work this week (just inservices right now). Jesstine and I offically start school Thursday! My days have switched this year too giving me the entire first part of the week off and working the last two days for a half day each. The plan is still to let Jesstine stay for lunch and recess on Fridays and I will pick her up after I get done with work. We are excited! We hope to celebrate our birthdays actually ON Jesstine's birthday with my mom. Jesstine has requested Apple Pie and I will be requesting a cookie cake! Until next time!!!!!

In Him,

The Hutchins Family