Cody had one last summer celebration before school started. My sister's in laws invited us over to BBQ, and let the kids slide down this huge water slide they rented. Cody had a blast.

 Cody catching some air

And then it was time...to go back to school. He is now in 3rd grade. He pretty much hates school, but who really enjoyed it all that much, right? He's a good student though. I stayed and helped his teacher yesterday with a craft she was doing with all of the kids in the class. It was fun. Those kids just love when parents come to help and I knew a lot of them from working in Cody's class last year. Cody is back playing kickball, so that makes his days better and he stays after school for an hour to play. We are looking forward to what comes next. Daniel finishes his training this week so we will be happy when he's back on his normal schedule. Instead of just being the Paramedic/Firefighter, he's now an Engineer too who will be driving the engine and/or the fire truck. He's excited, not to mention the long hours he's been at training will end. We were only seeing him a couple of hours a night before bedtime and then he would have to stay up and study. I really do not miss those days of studying for tests. So, yeah for Daniel! We are proud of him!