Dawson Plays Tennis

Dawson has joined a tennis league. He is learning the basics of tennis and enjoying it a lot!!

Dawson’s Birthday!!

Dawson turned 10! Double digits! It is hard to believe that he is already 10. We had some family gatherings and a Dairy Queen ice cream cake for his birthday I’ve got to celebrate a little bit with Cassidy, his cousin who shares his birthday. He got an extra large monster truck remote control vehicle and they difficult Lego set for a pullback car. He got other goodies from family and friends and I think he felt special. We love you Dawson! Here are some fun things about Dawson at 10 years old.

1. Dawson is one of the most reliable kids. He is extremely aware of the clock and aware of his responsibility is most of the time. I can generally rely on him for anything. He is particular about things being correct or Put in the right place, so when it comes to cleaning he is the best cleaner in the house. Everything has a place and everything has the order.

2. Dawson is an early riser. He’s usually up at least a half an hour before everybody else on school mornings. I think he likes the peace and quiet and to be ahead of the day.

3. Dawson loves to build things and create things to the instructions. We can give him a piece of furniture and have him follow the instructions and he can do it. He is very step-by-step with everything in order and he thrives on this type of work.

4. Dawson is a very good friend. He’s kind and thoughtful to his friends at school. And he’s a very hard worker as far as academics. His teachers love his smile and his positive attitude.

5. Dawson is into Pokémon lately. He loves to attend Pokémon club and battle with his friends and ride cards. He also is getting introduced to Pokémon go and loves that as well. He likes everything Pokémon right now.

United Way Day of Caring

Simplx participated in the Fort Wayne United Way Day Of Caring.  The entire team took half a work day and spent it helping the new YWCA to prepare for construction. The YWCA purchased the old Don Halls Guesthouse on Washington Center Road and they plan to turn it into a women’s shelter with multiple purposes.  Simplx was able to haul tons and tons of furniture out of the building, wash and work with linens, and help landscape for the organization.  It was a great opportunity to serve an organization with such a great cause.  

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts has started! Owen is a lion this year. He is so excited to be at scouts! Dawson is a way below and Nathan is a wolf and I am helping to lead the walls done again this year. It should be a great time!

Play Dates

We’ve had some fun play dates lately!  Here are some photos with the kids and their friends!

Girls’ Day

Kaylee was the only kid that did not start school on Monday. Because of their staggered start and she’s a returning student to her classroom she did not have to go on Monday. So Kaylee and grandma and me had a girls day! We went shopping at hobby lobby and went to lunch at Qdoba. Then we stopped in at TJ Maxx and had a lot of fun before we went to pick up all the boys! Fun times!

Back to School Photos

New School Routines

We have had to prepare for new school time routines. We are trying out the bus in the morning and the bus and some carpooling in the afternoons. I wanted to try to continue doing swim team during the school year. I know it’s going to be difficult but I thought I would see if it would work. If I do swim team then I cannot get home until about 7:10.  We have to leave the house by 7:30 to catch the bus. That means the kids have to get up and get ready all by themselves. Week one we tried to set everybody up for success.  It did go well! Owen kept his list by his pillow so he would see it first thing when he wakes up. The Littles are motivated to get ready fast so they can watch a movie in my room. Some days when I return from swimming I find them backpacks on watching a show already ready to go! It’s hard to believe that they are this independent. It makes me happy. 

First Day of School

School has begun for the 2022-2023 School Year!  The time just keeps going!  All the kids are at Oak Farm this year and Jax does marching band and concert band at Garrett High School. 

Cross Country Kicks Off

The cross country season has kicked off! Cooper and Kaylee have enjoyed the season so far. Kaylee is getting a competitive edge and has been using a Garman watch to time herself and Beat her times. She’s beginning to want to achieve goals and it’s exciting to watch her growth. Cooper is running for Oak Farm high school. They have a team of four, so it’s small, but he is proud and he is fast!

Sarah

Sarah was our babysitter all summer. She was our babysitter last year too. She has been absolutely wonderful. The kids love her and look forward to her arrival every afternoon. She is studying to become an occupational therapist and is applying to masters programs right now. So her mornings have been spent with school and her afternoons have been spent with us all summer. She stayed with the kids while we went to Washington DC for four days. I can’t say enough good about her. We are so grateful that our paths have crossed.