Robert & D'Lynne Esplin: September 2014

School started a few weeks ago and the kids are adjusting well. At back to school night 5 days before school started Molli got a new schedule that included Spanish. She didn't sign up for Spanish and we were a bit worried as to how she would get from one class to another having to switch buildings and what not, but it all worked out and she is actually having a good time in Spanish. However, if anyone is willing to help her out every once in a while, don't hesitate to let me know. I open my mouth to speak Spanish and Tagalog pops out.

Evan loves Kindergarten and loves the computer even more. I need to find learning games on the computer so I at least feel he is understanding what is being taught in Kindergarten. He will run home and tell me what letter he learned about that day so he can play on the computer right away. The other day he couldn't remember the letter but he knew it started the word Iguana. I wouldn't give in, he needed to give me the right letter. After many tears, his siblings helped him and he was able to play on the computer.

The others are doing fine, I guess. I haven't heard too much complaining. I am no longer PTO president (YEA!) so I don't hang out at the elementary school as much. I spent a few days helping in the middle school orchestra instead. I really enjoyed it. I am playing my violin more and I am officially a member of the Idaho Falls Symphony, not a substitute anymore. I also play in the Teton Chamber Orchestra and in little things here and there.

Robert is busy at work and is heading to Washington DC next month for about a week. He is still enjoying his time as a member of the Iona Bonneville Sewer District. We went on a four wheeling trip a few weeks ago and had a good time. I was the driver so he could take pictures. He took a lot of pictures, but I am sure most of the time he was hanging on for dear life :) . The pictures below are not in chronological order, but it is things we did in the past few months.

PS - In the last post I mentioned about Michael's broken foot, Well, he did break it, but the specialist was not worried about it at all. Michael expressed how angry he was when we left the dr's office that he had psyched himself up for surgery or a cast or something... but nothing. He had mentally prepared himself and now was angry that it didn't happen. I understand where he is coming from, but I am sure glad he didn't need a cast or surgery.