Graduated!

Little miss fancy pants graduated from preschool Friday night.
She's had such a great year with such a great teacher:





I can't believe this school year is wrapping up. . . where did it go?

2nd Grade Race

Our new elementary school has each grade train for a race at the end of the school year. In second grade it's 1/2 mile. For months now, the kids have been spending their morning recess, rain or shine, practicing. I love this! I love that they're learning how to get in shape. . . how to compete. . . and even how to win or lose.



Jacks was so serious about this whole thing. . . determined to beat some of the faster kids in his grade. He woke up that morning with butterflies in his stomach. He did so well. . . ran as hard as he possibly could. . . and took 3rd place! He wore his little plastic metal all day long with great pride.



I don't much care whether my kids win, lose, or fall somewhere in between. But I love to see them work hard at something, set a goal and work towards achieving that goal. I love to see the pride that comes from hard work. Way to go Jacks!

6 Month Old Stella

Our little lady at 6 months. . .



Some of her favorite things:

rolling around on the floor. . . laughing at her brothers and sisters - especially Miles man. . . putting everything in her mouth. . . people talking to her. . . Lola's songs. . . sitting in the bumbo while I make dinner. . . going on walks. . . when dad comes home at night



She continues to be such a happy little soul - she is so very social and makes everyone around her smile. We wonder what in the world we did without her around!

Cinco De Mayo

We had a rockin' Cinco de Mayo party Thursday night...

The kids LOVED the
fake mustaches,
sombreros,
pinata &
fruity margaritas.
So glad that Lise and Mike could join in our festivities!



I'm pretty sure Stella thought we were all CRAZY!

Happy Friday!

Welcoming the weekend with a couple pictures of Stella
l o v i n g
the swing set!


We are so,
so,
v e r y
h a p p y
to have
s u n s h i n e !