Sunday, September 2, 2012

Colorado Balloon Classic

This weekend the boys and I went to the Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park here in Colorado Springs. It's shameful to say that in 14 years of living in this beautiful city, I have never attended this event. Probably because I am not an early morning person and the Balloon Classic kicks off at 6 am. This year I promised the boys that we could go, so we did! I was lots of fun! Everyone had a great time. (Zac was a bit cranky- he takes after me & does not like to be up and about in the morning!) Here are some fun pictures of our morning...

 It was really cool to see the balloons lift off.
I love the gorgeous mountains in the background!

 It was chilly in the early morning, and Zac was cranky, 
But it was totally worth it!

 Preston was super excited to get green in his hair!
Zac did not want to participate (no surprises here)

 All smiles at 6 am!

Overall, things have been slowing down since Preston started school (exactly a month ago today!) Yikes!! Zac is getting used to the all the together time with Mommy, and Preston is making lots of new friends in school. His teacher is very sweet and funny. She fits the perfect mold of a Kindergarten teacher. Preston really, really likes her. Which is a total relief here! 


Here is Preston after school Friday, excited for the 3 day weekend!

I am getting busier. My fall schedule will include volunteering at church, joining a weekly bible study group, volunteering in Preston's class in reading groups and joining the PTA. I never really saw myself as a PTA mom, but here goes! 

Zac is doing very well with the diaper to potty transition. He was full swing this summer but regressed after Preston went to school. (Zac had a very difficult time with Preston being gone all day) but now I am pleased to report that he wears underwear all day and "accidents" are becoming few and far between. Thank Goodness!! I have explored the option of preschool for him when he turns 3 in late November. As of now though, we are both enjoying spending all day everyday together. 

More adventures to come...