a lil' bit of me

The classic first day pic, normally taken outdoors, but this first day was an absolute monsoon. No ones first dayoutfit includes slickers, rainboots and umbrellas! She is happy to be back in school, mostly - and its nice to be back to a regular routine. She is in a 3/4 split this year.
Ben starts preschool next week, and I am so excited for him. We have him in a kinesthic based program, and I am optimistic that he will do well with this, being an active outlet through learning.
Olivia grades for her purple/blue belt next week, my girl, she has worked hard for this - August marked 2 years being in karate.
What else...
I am in the process of starting a home based daycare. I am looking forward to being finished with the process of getting liscensed. We have set up the entire basement for this, and it should be good.
Brody bear got his first real hair cut, quite short, its shocking to see, and basically had to stop because he was screaming and turning his head away from the hairdresser.
I think that is the official update.