first day of school

 The dreaded first day of school. ;) Our family is never ready, but our boys were excited to see their friends & start their new classes. This mama could've slept in for at least another month. But alas, time for school. :] Cedar is starting first grade & Finley is a third grader! Such big kids! It's also Cedar's first year of all day school. He's been handling it like a pro, but that first week was pretty exhausting. :P

fiesta cultural 2015

 Fiesta is always such a crazy long day & night, but I do enjoy it immensely. It can be hard to see the kids through the tears in my eyes at times. They all do such a great job! They sing & dance their hearts out & this mama loves it sooo much. :)

 There's Finley!

 Principal Senor Cuadros

 Cedar got to stand on stage with the other kindergartners & fifth graders to sing a couple of songs.

 Then Maestra Sanguino's kinders performed first. Can you see Cedar?

 Maestra Andina's Second graders. Finley's wearing blue pants.

 There's Griffin!

 Then Cohen!

 And Ronan! He's a fifth grader so this is his last fiesta!

 Cousins!

Kenton's parents rescued Elsa (& us) & took her home after Finley's performance. She was done before the performances even started. :]

back to school & fall soccer

 Cedar started Kindergarten this year (!) & Finley is in 2nd grade.

 They cooperated for a serious photo...

 ...as long as I allowed a silly face...

 ...& a true reflection of how we all felt about summer being over.  ;{

 I was amazed by how ready Cedar was to go to "Finley's school".

 I expected shyness or anxiousness about me leaving, but he was calm, happy & relaxed. 

He's growing up so fast. :]

 5 cousins at Buena Vista this year.

Cedar (K), Finley (2nd), Griffin (2nd), Cohen (3rd), & Ronan (5th!)

 Both boys also did Fall Soccer through Kidsports.

They both improved so much! We loved watching them play!

 Cedar had a smile plastered on his face for his entire first game (practically)! :)

 His teammate & classmate, Finn!

 This girl was mostly a good sport, considering how many games (& practices) she had to wait through!