The Big Day

Here is the actual first day of Kindergarten. Graham got to pick out his outfit. He was excited. The bus will pick him up from day care and take him to Pine Grove. Probably better that Mommy didn't have to watch get on the bus and wave goodbye.

 Leo was sooo proud (and a little jealous) of his big brother heading off to Kindergarten.

School boy

Pre-Kindergarten!!!!

Kindergarten Orientation

Brothers posing together before Graham's Kindergarten Orientation. Leo started Pre-K this week too. Although, he wishes he was taking the bus with Graham to Kindergarten.

 Sweet brothers. They truly love each other.

 Big guy. So ready. Mom made him wear this shirt. He wanted something with "drawings" on it. I gave in the next day.

 He recognized some friends and met Mrs. Fisher (black and white dress in the background).

 Good bag from Mrs. Fisher outside of Pine Grove Elementary School

Yes, I would say he is ready and excited.

Some recent miscellaneous pics.

Graham takes care of his little brother at a recent school event

 canoeing and fishing, oh yeah.

At a local park in Simsbury, CT

MAINE 2013!!!! Colette's Pics

Braden and Graham bringing their boogie boards to the beach

Saco Bay!!!! Sunny 75-80 degrees!! GORGEOUS!!

Low tide exploration

 Daddy and Leo

 Dinner on the deck! Lobster and pasta

Leo and Braden playing dominos

 The boys: Braden 6, Leo 2.5, Graham 5

Trish and Leo :)

Daddy and Graham

 Heading to the beach through the dunes

 Summer fun.

 Leo loved going to see the lobsters!!

Thank you Trish, Braden and Jean!!! We had the best weekend ever!!!

mt monadnock climb.

Graham shows how easy it is to climb the slippery rocks.

Mount Monadnock camping trip

The boys were very comfortable in their sleeping bags.  It was good to bust out the base camp 6 tent once again.

Our Lewis and Clarke moment.

 Leo was quite the trooper.  He dangled from that harness all the way to the top

Graham gets shy when it comes time to take a family portrait. 

 Getting near the top.  Awesome ridge hiking.

There were a lot of people up here on this day, but you wouldn't know it from these photos.  This mountain is one of the most climbed peaks in the U.S.

Graham showing off his climbing prowess.  The boy is quite nimble and quick and could easily keep up with just about anyone.

Once again, Graham disappears when it comes time for a family portrait.

Graham enjoying the views and the hike.

 Time to head back down.  Now for the hard part.

Success.  Two thumbs up from the boys.