The Dude [sweater] has returned.

Tyson and Dave have really bonded. They are both very happy.

Went to Oswego yesterday and did the obligatory stone throwing at the lake. Also, the traditional bringing rocks home.

Tonight was open house at Lucy's school. This is something she wrote that I got to see. Her teacher seems really awesome.

I got my new pressure canner on Monday. It is a bit on the large size. Henry looks pretty big too though.

An example of how the kids dress for school. The only rules we have about clothes are that they be weather appropriate, fit, and not be stained. Also, Mom gets a say in school picture day outfit. :)

The annual first day of preschool lunch at Tom Wahl's.

It is Henry's first day of preschool!!!!!!!!

Meet Tyson, our new dog. We adopted him today at Lollypop after taking Gus over to meet him. The meet went well and we brought him home!
Tyson is a two and half year old mutt, Dave's favorite breed. He is getting along well with the family and Gus. He still needs to meet the cats and he has a ways to come with the chickens but we are very hopeful he will take to some training.

Waiting for the bus with her faithful companion.

He looks so big and so little at the same time. He didn't even say goodbye to me. He just turned and walked confidently inside.

First time riding the bus to school.

First day of second grade, first day of kindergarten and one week until preschool starts.

A clean moment of time in Lucy's room. It is all sorted and straightened out for the start of the school year.