Reese's 7th Birthday Bash

On Saturday we had a gaggle of 2nd grade girls over to celebrate Reese's 7th birthday. Nash invited best buddy Elias. The group was a combination of neighbor girls, a couple friends from last year's class, and a few really sweet new friends from this year's class who we were happy to meet. The weather was classic fall Boise and this year we splurged on a bouncy house. After the party our friends Jeremy and Chelsea and their kids came over for a small after-party. The inflatable people had a late night, so after the after-party Mom and Dad joined Reese and Nash for one last jump in the bouncy house in the dark before bed. A very good day for Miss Reese and all of us for that matter!

Notice all the gap toothed kids and/or adult teeth? Not our girl. She's still holding on to all of her baby teeth.

Beautiful Babies

Business is booming for our young photographer and so are her prices so this year we took our own annual photos. The photos don't have the same post-processing pizzazz, but the kids are still beautiful babies.

Kids Duathlon

The kids competed in their first duathlon this weekend. Nash ran and biked 1/4 mile each and Reese ran a 1/2 mile with a slightly longer bike. Nash took off like lightning but quickly tapered and towards the end requested a carry to the run/bike transition from Mom - no! - which left him a little behind in the age 3-5 group. By the time he got to the bike where he shines he was behind the trikes and couldn't pass. Next year lets hope the bike is first! Reese had a blast and took third place in the 6-8 age group - not too shabby!

Nash and best buddy Elias celebrating with wood fired pizza

Highlands Soccer Stars

Reese is playing rec soccer this fall. Coach Cara and Coach Jamie are great teachers with lots of patience and have made Monday practice and Saturday games lots of fun for everyone. She couldn't have been placed on a better team that comes complete with three other 4-year old younger brothers which makes practice and game day fun for Nash too.