Saying goodbye to Tristin on his first day of 1st grade...

Here they are getting ready to say goodbye to Tristin...

1st grade here we come...

I just dropped Tristin off at school 45 minutes ago. How does one describe it? My emotions are still a little scattered, and I know in awhile I'll feel better, it's just that he's my little man and when I watched him walk away, it felt like a tiny piece of my heart went with him. Will it always feel this way? Is that the love of a Mother? I'm so thrilled for him, and scared out of mind at the same time. I just want him to be a good boy and to grow into the most amazing man. At what point do you stop and just let them become the little people they were born to become? I think this might be letting go and just accepting what is, and in these moments that stretch our hearts, all we can do is trust in Heavenly Father and watch them walk to the playground with out us.

Getting ready to leave Grandpa's house...

We had such a great trip to Grandpa & Cheryl's house! Thank you guys for everything!!!! We love you!

Tristin with his Daddy...

I LOVE this picture of Trav and Tristin. I love their smiles. They are 2 of my favorite boys in the entire world! (Okay, add Michael Bolton and Ben and Jerry and we might be complete!)

Me & Trav...

I never get pictures with my husband! Yeah! I love this man. He drove the entire way to Washington and yes, all the way back. What a guy!

Dad's back yard...

My father is an AMAZING Japanese landscaper. He truely has a gift and his gardens are incredible. I wish I could have taken 50 pictures to show you all the amazing work he's done, but here's one that barely shows how breath taking it was. He's been published in Better Homes and Gardens and I am so proud of him. This is his real passion (and motorcycles!) it was so relaxing and peaceful out there. I've closed my eyes a few times and have already found myself there again.

One fish, two fish, red fish , blue fish...

It's tradition that all Grandparents have to read to the kids. My Dad was making up words to this one (as if Dr. Suess needed any help!). The kids love their books!

Grandpa & Tristin

Here are the boys hanging out!

Here we are with the bears...

When Daisy woke up and realized she had missed the bears, she was so sad. She was asleep the entire time!

The other bear...

It was crazy to be so close to these bears! Here's a better shot of the bear that wasn't swimming. This one was just laying around.