The Life and Times of the Watters Family

Today be “National Talk Like a Pirate Day”

Bet you didn’t know that?!

Sean’s very awesome teacher, Mr. Lingbloom, has spent the last week teaching every subject with a pirate theme that culminated with today when they were permitted to dress like pirates for school. Sean had the best time! Caleb was quite disappointed that he didn’t get to participate (I let him wear cut off jeans, a piratey kind of shirt and he kept an eye patch in his pocket for recess). I love it when educators make learning fun!

Sean says thanks to Grandpa Mike for the “hook-ups” on the pirate garb and books.

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last days of summer, first day of school

I can’t believe how fast the summer passed by! Our camping trip to Chelan was our last big event for the summer. Cam and I have decided that camping is NOT a vacation. The boys started school on Wednesday and are LOVING it so far. Sean is in 2nd grade and Caleb is in 1st. They have great teachers who are enthusiastic and encouraging — thank you God!

Our family is excited to begin our fall routine — school, AWANA, soccer (Caleb) and Thursday nights watching our favorite T.V. shows (The Office, Smallville & My Name is Earl). We are going to try to keep our schedule very empty and have more time together as a family at home. There are too many memorable moments that get missed running life at such a fast pace. I am actually looking forward to the leaves changing colors, the briskness of fall and the slower pace it brings to life.

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“I’m Ready For My Close-Up”

This turned out pretty great! We took these pictures for our sister scrapbooks that we are working on. Our books are all very different, as are our styles and personalities, but for as many differences there are twice as many similarities between us all.

“it takes each of of to make the difference for all of us.” - jackie mutcheson

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“There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters”

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