The Doyles

First day on the bus!

Last week we drove Faedon to school the first few days, as we were all getting adjusted to the new schedule and the new school. This week, Faedon specifically asked to start riding the school bus - something we weren't sure he was going to want to do quite yet. And it was adorable. He was super excited to get on the bus - and then even more excited when he discovered that the bus drives right past one of his favorite places in Seattle - The Science Center! Here he is on the first day of bus riding.

Puyallup Fair

The big fair out here every year is called the Puyallup Fair (that's the name of the town it's in) - and it's everything you'd expect from a giant fair. Lots of ride, fried food, and prize-winning animals.

Last time we went was 2009, and kellyn was way too small to ride any of the rides. This year, she still was too small for some rides...

But there were plenty of rides that they both could actually go on this year!

But the one they liked the best was this one:

It was basically gerbil balls on water!

And then of course, they liked seeing the freakish vegetables. I think this pumpkin was over 500 pounds.

A good time was had by all!

Kindergarten!

Well, it's hard to believe - but our little guy is now officially a grade schooler! His first day of Kindergarten was last Wednesday...and so far, he seems to be loving it.

First, we went to visit the school the day before it started...and brought Kellyn along, so she'd see where big brother was going.

Then, the next morning - Faedon was a flurry of activity - putting everything he could find into his backpack. Kellyn watched with a tad bit of envy as he packed up his markers and crayons.