Our 1st Circus

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus came to Pacific this weekend to put on their Annual show.  This is that first year that we have gone.  Aunt Carleen and Aeris decided to go with us.  The kids had a good time eating their cotton candy and drinking their water.  There were clown's juggling, a tight rope act, dogs, a lion, tiger, and leopard.  We haven't decided on the big circus yet.  That will be in St.Louis in October.

Peyton's First Day of Kindergarten!

It is here!  Peyton's 1st day of Kindergarten.  Peyton was up at 6:30 am and ready to go by 7:15 am.  Her bus doesn't come till 8:09 am.  Daddy went into work late today to see her get on her bus.  She was very excited to find out that Kassidy and Katelyn was there too!  Her bus driver's name is Mr. Bob.

Daddy went to school to get pictures of her getting off the bus but missed her.  So, he got to go to the classroom and get pictures of here there!

Happy 14th Birthday Kassidy!

I cannot believe that Kassidy is 14!  For Dinner she decided on homemade Pizza and cake!  I am very proud of the young lady that she has turned out to be.  Keep up the great work Kassidy!  You will be driving before you know it! 

Fun at the mall

Today we met up with Kassidy and Katelyn's Grandparents so that the could go school shopping and shopping for Kassidy's birthday.  While they shopped we played on the carousel and in the play area.

Peryon's Kindergarten Round-Up

I can't believe that my little girl is starting Kindergarten this year.  Tonight was Kindergarten Round-Up.  We got to meet her teacher and see her classroom.  We started off in the gym and heard Mrs. Paul talk to us about Kindergarten and then she read a book with the kids on the floor.  After the book the kids went to the library with their teachers and watched "Franklin's New Friend," while us parents listened to the Counselor, Nurse, Bus Supervisor, etc...  Then after we were dismissed from the gym we went to the classroom and talked to the teacher for about 15 minutes.  When we were finished the kids came back to the classroom!  Peyton and I put all of her school supplies away and talked about the different things in the class!  She is growing up way to fast...I know she is ready but is mommy?

Peyton walking into her school with all of her supplies!

Pizza

Tonight we thought we would have some fun with dinner!  I used the bread maker to make homemade pizza dough from scratch and then the kids had fun making their own creations.

Brock with his pizza.

Peyton with her pizza.

 Kassidy with her pizza.

Katelyn with her pizza.

Gracey decided that she wanted to play instead!

Gracey Loves to Sleep...

I sat Gracey the the big chair today for a minute to help the kids and when I turned around she had fallen right asleep.  She always has to have a blanket to grab onto when she sleeps.  It doesn't matter what blanket as long as she has one in her hands.

Bass Pro Shop & Lambert's Cafe

On our way to Branson we stopped at Bass Pro in Springfield so that the kids could see the fish and animals.  They even had a live alligator!  The kids sat on boats, 4-wheelers, saw fish, and "stuffed" animals.  Before we left the kids got to hold a record breaking fish!

4 of the 6 loved the bear

Really neat turtles

The clan in front of a scary bear!

Katelyn feeding Brock to the fish

Kassidy holding the record breaking fish

Is there anyone in there?

After Bass Pro we headed to Lambert's Cafe so the kids could catch a roll or 2!  Carolyn and Connor had a blast.  Robin was amazed with the size of the servings!  Her salad alone could have fed the entire table.  I bet it had 2 heads of lettuce in it!

Grandma Liz Has A Farm...(Branson Part 1)

Since we were all heading to Branson with Josh, Robin, and the kids we stopped and stayed the night at Grandma Liz's house.  This was the first time that the Pope's saw the farm.  In fact, Josh's GPS told him that "you are on your own..."  The kids loved seeing and feeding the cows and running around the farm.  We even got to go and see some horses down the street.  The kids had a huge sleep over in the front room while watching Anastasia.  When we got up the next morning we fed the cows one last time before heading to Branson!

Connor feeding Mikey

Peyton feeding Mikey

Carolyn feeding Mikey

Brock and Kassidy feeding Red

Brock sitting on the neighbor's horse

Connor sitting on the neighbor's horse

Peyton sitting on the neighbor's horse

Mom and Josh getting grain ready for the cows.  It was great seeing mom and him run with a bag as the cows chased them!