We had lots of swimmers at the pool party tonight. Check out the fun they were having:

The water was a little too cold for Momma:

I think the school bus is an even bigger deal to Lauren than kindergarten. She’s so excited that she gets to ride with her friend and neighbor Hannah. Today is the first day she actually rides the bus to school. Here are some pictures:

Lauren’s been talking about this day for years, and it’s finally here. Lucky for her, Grandma and Grandpa both are here to go along with her.

See it all in Image Gallery 51.

Our county had its first fair in over 50 years, and the kids had a lot of fun there. Check out Image Gallery 49 to see them riding ponies:

excpet Beth, who decided to sit that one out:

Then go to Image Gallery 50 to see them experience life on the farm:

By the end of the day, everyone was pretty worn out: