Mason Starts Kindergarten

Mason's, much anticipated, first day of kindergarten has arrived! We attended a teacher meet and greet last week so that he could meet his teacher and learn where his classroom is. He found his spot in the room right away and was thrilled to find a bin of Legos there too! Today was his first official day of attendance! His teacher seems very nice and he's excited for his first year in a big school. I'm not sure that the rest of us were as ready for this day as he was, but it's time! Maddon is surely gonna miss having his brother around! 

At the meet and greet/ice cream social

Our kindergartener

Heading off to school

Chicago Fire Game

This summer Mason attended a Chicago Fire soccer camp. He really enjoyed it, but an extra bonus was that the camp included a ticket to a game! There was a family fest beforehand and the kids had the chance to participate in some drills on one of the practice fields. Right before the game they were able to go down to the field to watch the players warm up too! It was a fun day and the first major league soccer game for all of us!

Playing bags at the family fun fest

 They found a giant chair

 Fancy shades!

 Sporting their matching Batman face paint

Mason playing in the inflatable field

Mason waiting in line for a drill

 Kicking the targets

Meeting Sparky

Maddon and I waiting for Mason to finish on the field

 Here comes Sparky!

A Day Out With Thomas

Last year I took the boys to A Day Out With Thomas at the Illinois Railway Museum and they had a blast! We decided to go again this year and bring Daddy along for the ride! Maddon was even more into it this year since he loves choo choos (Thomas & Percy, in particular). The boys had a great time checking out all of the old trains and taking a ride on both Thomas and Percy. Maddon loved exploring all of the activity tents and was thrilled to get a Thomas tattoo!

Heading out on their Percy ride

Riding Percy

 Here they come!

Maddon loved coloring all of the choo choos!

 and riding the little Thomas!

Both boys enjoyed playing in the sand pile

Waving to people on the Thomas ride before ours

 On Thomas