Axel's Baptism Day.

 Axel Holden Kelly was baptized by his father Preston R. Kelly 8-28-2021.  Kylin and Lane were his witnesses.  I think this change in policy is so neat.  In his confirmation circle we had Grandpa Calvin, Trujillo, Greg, Brenden, Dan, Grandpa Marc, JD, and Carson. Axel really wanted a slide show like Katanas.  I did it to the song Glorious by David Archuleta.  Got nostalgic working on it. It was a tear jerker to present.  So blessed to have close family. ( In Distance and in Heart).  It was a very special day to share.  Love you Axel-man. 

A gust of August.

Loved having the Hatfield kiddos.  We had an adventure everyday.  A bike ride  pick nick, A trip to the river. Baler is not a huge fan of water. The dock wiggled a little and he scampered up a tree. "I'll watch from here."   Axel turned 8.  We decided to go to Bunbury for his birthday. We were nervous about Baler being Anti-water.  The water felt so nice and was perfectly warm. "Oh it's like a big bathtub"  Zaleah picked Preston as her floatation device.  Zara went off the board all by herself and loved it. We only dragged them out because it started hailing.  

Axel's actual birthday was also the first day of school. He took a bag of sticky hands to pass to the class. Easy. No mess. No allergies.  Katana starts 4th grade. Mr. Breland is a cheery, laid back grandpa type.  Axel was excited when he saw his teachers name. (Mrs. McCarty) " I think I can remember that one."  Mace was just excited to go. (Mrs. Taber) Kindergarten only went one day the first week according to your last name. Visiting each class and teacher for testing and placement. Then they were assigned their real teacher starting full time the next week.  He was upset he didn't get to ride the bus the first week.  The bus picks my kids up this year. On Bob Barton. Not thrilled. I don't think it's very safe.  After fighting with them from last year I think the transportation department is screening my calls.  Preston put some more dirt in the ditch and I pulled weeds and got them each a flash light. We'll see.

*I finished a plate flower project in my closet.  Apparently used the wrong drill bit. Preston told me after I spent an hour on each dish.  Got some ordered for next time. 

*Zara is not thrilled to be alone.  "Where is my kids?" she asks.  Being inspired by Zaleah we started potty training too. She loves her Shark undies and the princess potty that cheers for her. 

*Mace is having issues with potty time too. He waits till I force him to get the "big poop" out. I don't blame him they are massive. --for the record Preston is grossed out I keep posting these.  But seriously some of these are big enough to Christen.

 *There is no electronics till after Dad comes home and Dinner.  One day at naptime I happened to take a closer look at the tablet charging station and I wasn't sure if I should get mad or be impressed with their creativity & attention to detail.