KaCe First Day of School and goodbye time

KaCe is all ready for his new pre-school with a new backpack and eager to go.

And he is wearin his Dora the Explorer shirt

He no longer has his fingers in his mouth with a pensive expression on his face.  His world is safe and he is content. 

 Gosh it is wonderful to see his smiling face.  He is growing up too, too fast.  This move has been good for all of them.  They are making their own place in town with no help from anyone.  We are so proud of Travis and his decision to care for his family and protect them.  Good job Trav.

All we have to do is open the door........

No first Grams has to take a picture of his backpack.

 Wow what a great room!  And look there is your name.

 It didn't take him long to find his spot (with no help) and he was pretty much done with us.  We can go now.  :)

 Ethan on the other hand is thinking this is NOT good.  He wants to stay also.  Dad is expaining (again) about the age difference and HE gets to stay with us and go see Baby Andy.  Ok he guesses.

 Beautiful Andy is Mike and Rachel's child.  She is so precious and is great granddaughter #2.

 Whit, Grandad and Rachel fills their plates at Mike's Brithday Dinner.

 

 We're gonna have a sleepover; we're gonna have a sleepover.  The boys love to stay in the bus with us.  KaCe always takes my chair and Ethan always fights for Grandad's.  They often sit in my chair together.

Uncle Kevin gave Ethan some bubble wrap and showed him how what a wonderful sound it makes when it pops.  Thus he is SO busy.  He is talking very good and we are understanding him. I don't think that has anything much to do with Eth and much to do with Ken and I being with him long enough to get on his wave length.    Love you Ethan!  Keep popping those bubbles.

 

 Sure will miss these little guys and Andy this winter.  We will have to use Skype a lot.  And Whitney calls, sends us pictures and videos all the time so we can be a part of their lives.  They know they can call us whenever they want and it is often their idea to call. 

We will leave here on the 8th.  There is little need to plan on spending much time in Ft Collins as Hayden's world has exploded and her mom and dad are separating.  We will stay in touch with Vanessa as we can see her and Hayden when we go through.  Erick has a different job and won't be in town so won't see him this trip.