Back to School Breakfast

Back to School Crowns
waiting for them when they woke up this morning.

Jake sang the ABC song when he saw his "J" pancake.

I loved that Isabel appreciated the special breakfast.

We all love pancakes with whipped cream
& sprinkled chocolate chips.....

especially me. :)

Fresh fruit and vanilla glazed cinnamon muffins
with sprinkled powdered sugar.

After breakfast, Jake picked up his swords (he sleeps
with them). Notice Dad that he's already broken the top off
one of them. No matter. He's the type of kid who learns how to
make do--notice his bottoms serve as a holster.

Then the prince & princess engaged in a sword fight.

Okay, so Nie Nie inspires me.....though my back to school celebration is on a lighter scale and recognizably less cooler. Still, I'm okay with copying a person like her. Imitation is the highest form of flattery is it not? The kids left those crowns on for hours. We are all so excited for the new school year. Jake did so well at his orientation. Made me happy. And Isabel lucked out with an awesome teacher. Holy crap! Off subject...my desk is next to a huge window looking out into our backyard and I just saw the most amazing bird on our tree. I mean, it was bright yellow, with a little bit of red, and a bit of blue---totally tropical. So beautiful and yet confusing since I live in the desert. Alright, had to get that out. Anyway, we send our best to the family for a happy start of the fall semester. Special shout outs to Caity in her last semester of nursing school--woo hoo! Patti teaching seminary again--woo hoo! And all of our super smart kiddos heading to school--woo hoo! Ya, I know, that was one too many woo-hoos.