Riley's Student of the Month!

I was fortunate enough to attend Riley's Student of the Month assembly this morning.

The kids were both excited to see me at their school.

Riley's teacher, Mrs. Cobb, wrote some lovely things about my special little girl.

Part of it says: "I am thankful to see her smiling face enter into my classroom daily. I am thankful for the excitement she has for learning, and for the way it bursts out of her and spreads throughout my class. I am thankful for the kind person she is. I am thankful for her always giving 110%, which shows as she continues to improve in reading!"

I am so proud of Riley!

Kade lost his other front tooth!

After another trip to the dentist--as evidenced by Kade's somewhat off center smile--he is rid of his other front tooth. Although the receptionist says he screamed, he told me that it didn't even hurt. :) I'm glad the dentist did this one.

Riley lost her first tooth! As you can see, her new one is already growing in. She was so excited. She said the kids in her class at school sang to her the next day.

we tried to take pictures for Christmas cards...

Cory and his little girl. Way back in May...in ABQ...

Kade lost another tooth. That makes three now.

I guess we'll start with a Happy Halloween! It's as good a place as any.

Kade insisted on being a soldier again. Riley picked Cinderella this year.