the first full week of school

It has been a great week for the kids...well except for Nate who really misses Jack. I feel like as a parent I have a child in almost every phase of childhood: Clark in high school, Lauren in middle school, Nick in the fourth grade, Jack starting Kindergarten, Nate is a pre-schooler, and Ava is the newborn. I love it, these wonderful children will keep me on my toes.

Dave gave the children father's blessings last Sunday. We all felt the spirit, and each child has already made good friends, and is happy at school. I hope this is one of the best years yet for them!

My Freshman is on the Varsity team!

Sorry I don't have pics up yet...just had to share the news. Clark found out today that he made the Varsity Swim/Dive team as a diver!! This was his first full week as a Freshman at Williams Field High School, and needless to say, it's been fantastic! He has a red Varsity locker (I guess JV has black) that's gigantic...just like his ego! ;)

Ava Piper Manwaring

Ava was born on Saturday, July 24th at 9:03 a.m. She weighed 8lbs. 1oz. and was 21 inches long. She is such a sweet happy baby. We are all completely smitten with her!





Clark is changing Ava's diaper, he did a great job.



Look at all these children! I'm the luckiest mom in the world.



I never got around to posting how big my belly was...Nate would ask to "kiss" Ava several times a day, so I just had to get a picture of him.