First Day of School

On Tuesday, Sept 8th school officially started for the Allen crew. Everyone was quite excited! On Chris's orders, we didn't forget to take our "first day of school" photos (good tradition passed down from Papa Paul--and Grandma Sue). Wet hair for the boys (at least they smelled good from a morning shower) and almost a smile from Miss Ellie.

Ellie--18 months

Tait--5.5 years old

Kindergarten at "Ridgeloch Elementary"

(as he fondly named our homeschool)

Grayson--3.5 years old (in his favorite "golf shirt" from Gma Sue)

Carmel Baptist WEE School (2 days a week)

Safe Sunscreen??

Love to do research...and love to try to find the "best" things for our family...

Here's the guide I've referred to when buying sunscreen this summer. EWG (Environmental Working Group) is always so helpful. And they're supposed to come out with the new 2009 list soon.

So far I have purchased the California Baby products. While I feel good about using quality sunscreen, I have 2 complaints about these products: expensive and my kids look like Casper the ghost bc so difficult to rub in!

Anyone have other suggestions?

Easter

Spring Happenings

Everyday Events of Tait and Grayson

Catch Up

Ellie is Walking

Uncle Mark and Jenn's Wedding in Florida

Catch-Up: Daddy goes to Africa and everyone else goes on the Midwest Tour

More to come!

Catch-Up: January at Duck Bottom

Family outing to Daddy's hunting lodge in SC with the Fox family.  We all shot guns--target practice and clay pigeons.  Even the moms!  So cool!

Catch Up: December

Can we explain December in one breath...Wheaton College soccer game with Linders, Uncle Matt saves the birthday party, visit from Grandma Sue, Grayson's 3rd birthday, Tait's 5th birthday, Best Christmas Pageant Ever-2008, Merry Christmas with Aunt Sarah, Uncle Jason, Cousin Caden and Uncle Matt?  Whew!

Catch-Up: November

 Great family day at the park!  And even more fun with our photographer friend, Sarah.  She made taking pictures an enjoyable event!

Lots of exciting visitors at Thanksgiving--Uncle Markie Boy and his fiancee, Jenn, Nana, Papa and Marissa!  Like the T-day craft--we made turkey hats for everyone to wear during dinner.

Family Night--Tait enjoyed singing on stage at his school.