Kumon, Kumon, Kumon

We have been traveling a lot this summer, so we haven't had much chance to go to Kumon school, the boys have been working hard though every day on their maths and reading.  It must be working as Cody did Tyler's second grade spelling test today and scored 8/10 without seeing the words in advance.

Three weeks of Kumon

Tyler with his missing teeth

Tyler and Cody goes thru the car wash

Alan's car started to smell like something died in there, so we thought it was time to get it washed. I took the kids with me so they could go thru the car wash and i had an evil plan while i was there.

I've always liked to wind down the windows when it was time for the dry cycle. So, here's the video of the kids going thru it. The funny part is at the end.. so be patient. And there's no sound as my phone is broken.

Hiking at Eldora Canyon

It is sad to say we haven't been hiking much this summer at all. So, after being inspired by our camping trip last weekend, i decided to make use of whatever summer weather we've got to catch up with some hiking!

Alan chose Eldorado Canyon and it was a lovely hike. On the way up, we were telling the boys that we were visiting a hotel at the top of our hike and spoke of all the drinks and ice cream that they could possibly serve when we get there. So, they weren't too happy to find out the hotel had burned down 100 years ago when we got there!!

We did let them splash in the cold stream at the end of the hike for a little treat, but then they complained it was too cold!

Cody not too pleased that we "lied" to him

Old fireplace left from the fire

At the "hotel" site!

Continental Divide overlook

Beautiful view of the canyon walls

It's too cold mommy!

Last Supper - Raclette

Grandma and Grandad are headed home tomorrow, so we did one last supper meal.  We made Raclette, although we couldn't find any raclette cheese so had to make do with some other cheese.

Damith, Sabrina, Siobhan and Aneira stopped by to share some donuts with us and say goodbye.

All in all a very busy month!

Cheese anyone?

Donuts after our first day of school

The boys went back to school today. Luckily for me they are now both going to Hulstrom, so a few less car trips each day!

As a treat and as Grandma and Grandad were still here we picked them up and took them to Krispy Kreme for donuts. Cody ate one and a half and Tyler two donuts so maybe school is making them hungry (or they didn't eat much of their lunch!)

Donuts for everyone

First Day of school

Summer is suddenly over and the kids are back in school! Tyler is in 2nd grade this year and Cody is in Kindergarten at his new school - Hulstrom.

All of us, including Grandma and Granddad went to school with them to cheer them on. Cody started off with great spirits and got weepy when we got to the school. Tyler on the hand was completely at ease the moment he saw his friends and never gave us a backward glance.

They had a little parade for the little ones and it was super cute. By then Cody was cheering up a little and even cracked a little smile.

Quite happy to hold his Kindergarten sign

Got a little clingy

Tyler all cool with his friends

Getting a little weepy

Cody's class in the parade

Cracking a little smile

Tyler's all cool.. with hands in pocket!

Though wasn't so happy to carry his sign and smile for his picture crazy mommy!

A trip to the science museum

Tyler and Cody go back to school tomorrow so we just had time to get a last trip in to the Denver Science Museum.

We did the usual exhibits but also got a chance to see the new temporary shows of Poison and Mythical Creatures.

Mammoths have been a summer theme!

Getting ready for poison