First days of school.  Our new neighbor, Bella, is in Kara's class, and we've been carpooling some with them.  Simon is still going every other day until September 20th and is so proud to be a school guy.  Ian is missing them a bit, but we're filling our days with fun, therapy appointments, Bible study, walks with Bella's mom, . . .  (side note:  Kara and Simon photos were actually Simon's first day.  Kara had been all dolled up on her first day, but I was too busy to pull out the camera :)

Jeff helped Keith and Jacob organize their own fantasy football league with some buddies.  This is an attempt to capture the draft.  (ha! notice Kara sweetly Kara for her doll while they "slave" away - she hasn't stopped real life care of this doll since we found out she's having a new sister :)  After the draft was done, we had hot dogs and the works and there was MUCH football and dodgeball in the backyard!  Lots of boy FUN!

Just so it's clear :) . . . Baby girl Ortling is growing :).  I realized after Simon took this picture that I kindof look like a watermelon in this shirt :)!  Ha!Ha!