I can't believe how soon we start school!!

I thought I would hate school starting on Aug. 20th which was also Jensen's birthday, but I was ready, and so were the kids.  They were anxious to get in and meet new people, and I was anxious to get them out of the house.  Not having a yard kind of limits us.  Jensen also started pre-school and learned on the first day that animals don't go to school.  He told everyone this.  the kid's school is huge with 1200 kids!  It is very nice though, and so far they like their teachers and we were impressed with how well things were organized.  There is also a law in Utah that the teachers are not allowed to ask for school supplies, it is all voluntary.  The kids had stuff waiting for them on their desks; this was different for us, so we saved some money.  

      For Jensen's birthday we went to McDonalds and had a little party.  He had a Diego cake, spongebob napkins and Micky Mouse plates and goody bags.  He picked everything out, and now that we don't have a McDonald's close by, this was a huge treat.  They had a great play place and all his Utah cousins came.  He got a new bike and still needs a lot of practice, and he got some games and toys.  It makes it so much fun for the mom when the kids get so excited!