Kindergarten

Leading up to the big first day, we got to meet Jade's teacher, Mrs. Gamboa, and see her classroom! That day the kids each made a picture of themselves to put in their cubby!

We are now in full-swing Kindergarten mode, with homework and everything! Jade is absolutely LOVING everything so far! She loves riding the bus (and always tries to get the front seat), eating in the cafeteria (she has bought hot lunch twice already), having recess (sometimes more than one) and "specials" (art, music and P.E.). 

Here is my big girl on her first day!

She made it home! ;)

We're off to a great start, I hope it continues! So incredibly proud of Jade and her bravery on the first day, and her excitement to go each and every day!

"End" of Summer

Here is how we wrapped up the very end of July and first few weeks of August, before Jade started school last Friday!

Jade participated in a cheer camp through the Park District! On the last day, Jemma and I explored downtown Naperville before we went back for Jade's big performance, and we seriously had the best time! :)

Here is a video of Jade's performance, follow the link!! Cheer Camp 17

We decided it was time for Nate to trade in his Malibu! :) 

He decided on leasing a 2017 Honda Accord Sport, and he's loving it so far!

More parks, of course!

49. Huntington Ridge

50. Country Lakes

51. Foxhill Greens

52. Queensbury Greens

53. Oak Ridge Parkway

54. Tall Grass Lake

55. Crestview Knoll

56. A. George Pradel

57. Gartner Park

It was an amazing and fun filled summer!!! Only a few parks left! :)

July Happenings

I love dressing Jemma, can you tell?!

My beautiful Jade!

31: Columbia Estates

32: Kroehler Park

33. Country Commons

Jade had her first eye exam, a requirement for Kindergarten. She did great and has perfect vision!

34. College Park

Day 35: Nike Sports Complex

I got to see Dierks Bentley at Summerfest in Milwaukee with 3 of my best friends from high school!

Day 36: Hunters Woods

37. Century Farms Park

38. Apache Park

39. Cress Creek Park

40. Mill Street Park

My sister and her family came to IL for a visit, and the kids all had a really fun time visiting Bison's Bluff in Schaumburg! Afterward, we got ice cream and checked out another local park!

The following weekend was the Obermayer Family Reunion! It was so great to see everyone and eating so much good food! 

Go figure, one of the highlights for the girls was playing at the park!

Another highlight was seeing my Grandma (GeeGee as the kids call her) with all her great grandchildren! She had these super cute shirts made for them!

The husbands were so cooperative through all the picture taking! ;)

Another highlight was bowling! This was the first time for both girls, and they loved it!

The weekend ended with lunch at Culvers!

41: Rose Hill Farm Park

42: River Run Park

43: Knoch Knolls Park

44: Springhill Circle

45: Frontier Sports Complex

46. Heatherstone Park

47. Willowgate Square

48. Farmington Park