Totally Taggarts

Thursday, August 26, 2010

We have had so much going on with back to school, babysitting, church, school (for Chris and me), looking for a house, and everything else life brings. Here are a few pics I have taken of our recent activities and silliness.

I found these model train kits at Michael's for $0.20 and bought a whole bunch for the kids to enjoy. They made a huge mess and had lot of fun. Richard even glued his together all by himself and they looked fantastic!

Look at that serious concentration!

Last Thursday was the first day of school. Kindergarten! Richard was really excited, but once we got to his class he would not let me leave. We spent almost an hour trying to sneak out to no avail. Finally, class started. Hannah and I sat in the back for five minutes then left. The next day he went right in with no hesitation.

Now I drop him off, he gets to play on the playground for 15 minutes, then it is time to line up with the class to go in. There are 5th graders that are the safety patrol and help the kids get in and out of their parent's cars. The kids on our side of the building are awesome.

Chris rolled down his window and ordered a burger and fries. The kid took his bull-horn, put it in Chris's face, and said, "No thanks." Then he turned around to call for Richard.

In the morning the boys will say, "You have a nice day ma'am." They are so polite and cute! I have been extremely impressed with the school thus far. It is one of the best in the area and we are really lucky to be there. People that would normally send their kids to private school enroll them in Richard's public school.

And Richard LOVES school. Every day he has fun new stories about activities. I view the work he did through the day and sign off on his behavior sheet. So far we have all smiles! :) I am really proud of my little man!

I adore this picture!!!

Hannah and I have been having a lot of fun together. Last Friday we did this cute hair. (I made the flower clips and totally love them! Thanks to all my creative friends that have inspired me.)

We went shooting yet again last weekend. Chris just wanted to brag to Mark about this cluster from Mark's gun.

Richard got some police officer equipment at the dollar store the other day and did not take it off for 3 days. I found this hat at Michael's on clearance and just had to buy it. It does not fit well at all on any of us, but he had a ball just the same.

He would ask, "Mom, can I put you in jail? Hannah, can I put you in jail." This is the cutest, most polite policeman I have ever met. :)

Daddy decided to try on Hannah's Barbie princess dress. I think it is really his color!

And here is my little Iron Man.

We have had a lot of fun in the midst of our crazy schedules. I am so grateful for these three crazies that make my life incredibly fun!

And just in case I have not posted this...here is our latest (possibly only) family picture. I LOVE IT!!!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Back to school pictures

Next week is back to school and I wanted to get the kids' pictures in their new clothes. We drove to the Old Mill in North Little Rock for our little photo shoot. The kids were REALLY patient and cooperative. We got a lot of fun new shots.

We walked 1/2 mile to pick up the car and it was already 100 degrees at 9 am so the kids are all sweaty. Hannah's poor bangs didn't stand a chance.

This one makes me laugh. I love Richard's face and Hannah was pretending to be ornery.

Richard is such a little showman. He laid on this bench and posed without me asking him. This is one of my new favorite pictures!

In true form, Hannah followed after her brother and posed just as cute.

I said, "Show me how much you love each other," and this is what I captured. I meant to have them put arms around each other, but this is just too cute!