Melton Memories

How do you sit and explain to people how much joy you have in your heart for your first born on his birthday but also how much your heart hurts for his sister that isn't here?!  7 years ago we were blessed with the birth of our twins, Mckenzie and Cole.  Every year at this time I sit and reflect on how smart, kind hearted and beautiful Mckenize would have been, just like her brother, if she were here.  Mckenzie may not be here with us, but she is in Heaven celebrating her birthday with such an Awesome God and that is what gets me through these times.    Cole.... Where do I start with you little dude?  You have such a generous heart, smart mind and goofiness about you.  You constantly amaze me with your abilities in everything you try!  You have taught me so much about myself in your short 7 years that I hope makes me a better mom to you!   I love you more than you will ever know!  Happy Birthday Coconut!!  ...

What?!!! He's starting preschool?! Ahhh not my baby boy!   It just blows my mind that Cody started preschool.  I swear we were just here with Cole.  (2 years ago) As nervous as some of us may have been (the oldest in the house who will not be named) Cody did amazingly well.  He was very excited to get into his classroom and didn't even look back at me! :*( This year the school is trying something a little different by giving each child a bag, instead of them bringing their own backpacks, which Cody didn't seem to find.  His class is known as the Friendly Frogs so they all have green bags.  I have to say I absolutely love how caring and loving each of his teachers is.  I think he is really going to do great this year!! Proud big brother Same steps I took a picture with Cole on.

Wow I can't believe that Cole has been in school for a month already!!  What blows me away even more is knowing that Cody starts Tuesday!! Where oh where do the days go?!   Cole seems to be loving school as a 1st grader!  There are 4 new children in his class but otherwise its all the same children that were in his Kindergarten class so he is very comfortable with all of them.  He is also taking a Robotics class after school until the end of October and LOVES it!  His teacher said he is very talented when it comes to legos (which is what they are using to build the robots then power them using an ipad). Here's to a great year!! I love how the school has each child release a balloon the first day!  

We really enjoy camping!  So when we found out Cole had a half day in school last week we decided to jump in the truck and go!  Luckily my dad was able to join us this time. :)  Even though it rained most of Friday night we still had a fun time playing games in the trailer and woke up to a sunny Saturday morning.  We did some exploring and shooting.  I think we just may go again soon.... :) Our little set up.  Our site is actually quite large though.  We were talking about goats and getting out on rock ledges so I couldn't pass up the dare... Wayne was not happy! Grandpa brought binoculars and the boys loved it! Tucker chillin by the fireplace Enjoying his morning coffee We spy with our little eyes.... Watching us shoot.  Letting us know if we hit the target. M14 Also the M14 Dad was pretty dead on! Just lost a tooth eating lunch (foreshadowing to 4 days later) Rooger watching the wildl...