mac attack

Note... Updated 10/25. This post was originally written on 10/5, just never got it up cuz I wanted to add pics, but most of corresponding pics were not taken on our camera and now our camera is MIA.

Yo. So, we've been pretty busy lately. We went back to NE to hang with the Goracke's and all the Wort sisters at the lake last weekend. This weekend we made the annual pumpkin patch trip where Grace finally got to ride a real horse for the first time ever. She loved it. Today we went up to Estes again to see us some elk and take in the changing trees. The weather is definitely changing to fall finally and it was gorgeous.

So, Mac has decided to try to spell everything she can lately. Example, give her some dinner. Response, "Thank Y-O-U, D-A-D." Or some Mac humor for you (same response to me...), "Thank Y-O-U, M-O-M. J-K!" Both girls are now using JK all the time, which mom got them hooked on to use for all their punch lines. FYI, JK == Just Kidding.

Two weeks ago, an outdoor education company came to Mac's school where they had a climbing wall and kayaking. Obviously the climbing wall was a huge hit with the kids. When it was Mac's class' turn to go, the instructor asked her teacher who the most respectful student was (as they would get to go first). And the teacher stated the obvious, Mac. :)

Last week, Mac had her first parent-teacher conferences. A monumental occasion in our house to be sure. The teacher reinforced the fact that Mac was well-behaved and respectful. Also, I've told you before that Mac loves to learn and is constantly reading, creating stories and wanting to work in her school workbooks mom buys for her. Well, I guess that's transferred to the classroom where she's doing very well. She was selected as 1 of 2 students from her class to meet with the "Gifted and Talented" teacher once a week where they will be writing letters to their very own pen pal at their sister school in Mexico (?? I think Mexico). To say the least, we're very proud! :)

Quick note on the Luke front. He finally started to stand up on his own a couple of days ago. Now, when he feels like walking if he falls down, he just stands up and keeps going. But, he only feels like walking about a quarter of the time now... but he's getting closer. Also, Mac and Grace are constantly convinced that he is saying real words. Just the other day, Mac was convince bubba said "Marta". She was so excited about it, and I'm sure that's exactly what he said :)