The 31st

As per tradition, we went to Baskin-Robbins for ice cream on the 31st of the month (cheap scoops), while also celebrating getting through the first day of school. Adam came along, too.

First Day of School

Here's the first day of school pictures taken early this morning. Jillian (high school freshman) and Bridget (middle school 6th grade) headed out at 7:30 am with Adam and Auntie Greta. They had a good report about their day - Jillian liked her AP Biology and ASL classes, and Bridget liked Science and Band (she wants to play the drums!)

Tor (elementary 4th grade) headed to school at 8:15 am with Mom. He said this would be a pretty good year with his class.

Here's a couple more pics of the girls with Adam:

And Tor with his friend Gram (who sadly will not be in class with him).

Freshman

Our little Sweetie Pie just keeps growing up. Here's the photo of Jillian on her high school freshman ASB.

Watching Cookie

Grannie and Papa went shopping and dropped off Cookie at our house so Tor could do some dog-watching. She is very playful! It was a miracle getting her to sit long enough for a photo.

Cookie left a small bomb in the grass (Tor said it was "huge!"), so Tor had to pick it up with a baggie ... he was pretty grossed out.

Lindsey's Bridal Shower

Jillian, Bridget and Mom went to cousin Lindsey's bridal Shower today. Mom was in charge of organizing the shower, and it turned out great, including tons of delicious food, a dessert auction, and a Family Feud game.

This is a photo of the bridal party (Jillian is a junior bridesmaid, and Bridget is a flower girl):

This is a photo of the Peterson family with Lindsey:

Karlie's B-day Party

Tor, Bridget and Mommy made a road trip to Seattle for cousin Karlie's birthday with a few of her friends.

Prepping for Soccer

Soccer is starting up for Bridget and Tor, so they went outside and scrimmaged on Jillian's pop-up net (barefoot with a volleyball).