Two {Grown-Up} Nights Out

Back in mid-August, Kenny and I had fun nights out two weekends in a row. The first was just us: we had drinks at Monkey Board, followed by dinner at Vessel. It was a great night, but I think we agreed we liked Hot Tin better for drinks. And Vessel was decent, but we’ve had better. The location inside of a converted old church was pretty though.

The second weekend started out just us, at Ale for dinner…..

 

…..but then we met up with the school crew at Southport Hall (my first time there!) to see the Molly Ringwalds play. So crowded. So hot. So loud.

 

 

But so much fun!

Eight Years [Riley}

Better late than never, right?

Riley turned 8 yesterday. He weighs 59.6 pounds and stands about 53 inches tall. Here’s his annual birthday interview!

What is your favorite color? Silver

What is your favorite toy? Legos

What is your favorite fruit? Mango when it's not bad

What is your favorite tv show? Ninjago

What is your favorite movie? Lego Ninjago movie

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Pepperoni

What is your favorite snack? Strawberry Pop Tart

What is your favorite animal? Snake

What is your favorite song? The end song of Ninjago Season 9

What is your favorite book? Goosebumps

Who is your best friend? Finn and Blake

What makes you happiest? Having a play date with Finn and Blake and Giraffey

What do you want to be when you grow up? A scientist

What is your favorite drink? Limeade

What is your favorite holiday? My birthday

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play Ghost in the Graveyard with Finn and Blake

What is your favorite game? Pop-o-matic

What do you like to sleep with? Giraffey and Blanket and my other lovable friends

What is your favorite thing to wear? My Colin snake shirt and....that's it

Happy Happy Birthday, Riley-bean. Daddy, Rory, and I love you so very much!

School Days: First Days of K {Rory} and 3rd Grade {Riley}

Today is the last day of the boys’ first full week of school. Their first days were both last week: Rory went for an hour and a half on Wednesday and Riley went for a half day on Friday.

Kenny and I met their teachers on Tuesday evening of last week. Rory has the same teachers that Riley had in kindergarten: Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Ceci. And Riley has the sister duo of Mrs. Devenport (homeroom, math, science, social studies, and religion) and Mrs. Mouney (ELA, reading, and spelling). Rory lucked out and is in class with Colin and Brennan for the third year in a row, but Riley and Claire are once again separated. However, he is with Finn and Blake, which made him so happy.

  

Rory did really great on his first day and had no issues whatsoever. I think being in camp with his teacher in his classroom just a few weeks ago really helped. And this is the first year Rory gets to wear a big kid white shirt and a mass uniform. He looks so grown up!

 

Once we got to school there were some shenanigans with Riley while we waited to be let back, but Rory walked straight to his classroom with no hesitation. He gave cookies to Allison and Ceci, found his seat (a real desk!), and settled in for a fun morning.

 

 

And both boys were happy to see Ms. Paulin and Ms. Cobb Mrs. Rucker. They all just love each other so much.

Rory came home with a big smile on his face and in possession of a new truck, which he got from the treasure chest after completing a fun scavenger hunt. He had an awesome first day!

Riley had a very successful first day as well (except for me forgetting his school bag and having to go back for it!). Like last year, he admitted that he was scared to start a new grade, especially since he moved up to the big building. But I know he’ll be okay.

  

He’s in great hands with these two ladies! Mrs. Mouney, on the right, is the mom of Rory’s PK4 big buddy, Anthony, so we got to know her a bit last year.

 

The kids got out at 11:30, and Dana and I decided to treat them (plus Brennan and Maddie) to lunch at the Grille. Then we went back to Dana’s house to play for a couple of hours.

It’s gonna be another wonderful year!

Let’s do it.