Let Summer Begin

Last Friday for the first day of summer break, we headed to the zoo.  We haven't been in while, so we all really enjoyed it.  Lots of animals were out.  I think the kids favorite part was the butterfly house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the zoo, we made smoothie popsicles.
On Saturday we went to a Pooch Parade.  Once I saw that a park was doing this, I knew I had to take Molly.  There were several dogs dressed up and Molly loved petting them all.

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday evening we had movie night and watched "Open Season" and made trial mix. 
Sunday after church we went with our small group to Bigz.  It's a yummy hamburger place and has a huge area for the kids to play. It poured on us while driving there, but by the time we ordered, the rain had stopped.  It was fun.  That night we watched "Underdog."
Today, both Tyler and Molly's best friends were over all morning playing.  Now Tyler is at swim lessons and Molly is napping, much to her protest. 

We have lots more planned for our summer fun, so keep checking back for updates.

Finishing up First Grade

Today is Tyler's last day of school.  He is almost no longer a 1st grader.  He's growing up too fast.  The last few weeks they've done fun things.  He had field day.  It was drizzling out, so his grade level had to stay inside, which limited the activities for him.

 

These 3 are always together!!  Kyle gave him a letter yesterday that said: Dear Tyler, You are the best friend ever.  You will never not be it.  Love, Kyle.  Is that not the cutest thing ever!!!

They had their awards ceremony on Monday.  Tyler's was for the Pillars of Character that he received during the year.  His was for Fairness.

 Here he is this morning with Miss Lopez.  We've all really liked this year.

Busy Girl

Miss Molly has been busy this past week.  Last Tuesday she and her friend, Courtney went to the Painted Plate. Molly painted a ceramic dog for her room. 

 

 

On Wednesday, we went to Sea World with some friends.

 

 

 

On Saturday, Molly gymnastics class had a class performance.  She was so cute out there doing their floor routine, obstacle course, and trampoline routine. 

Swimming Lesson

The past two weeks Molly has had swimming lessons.  It was just 2 each week and she did well.  The week before they started, it was so nice and sunny.  Now every morning, it's been overcast and the poor kiddos were freezing in the water and out when waiting for their turn.  Several of the kids got out complaining, but Molly never did.  She stayed sitting and listened to her teacher Miss Angie. 
They learned how to suck in air, then put their faces in and blow through their noses, how to kick their legs, and started learning how to float on their backs.

 

 

 

 

Angie is doing more lessons in June, so maybe Molly will want to take some then.  Tyler is doing them in June with his friend, Colby.

Fun at the driving range

Last Thursday we headed to the driving range after dinner.  The kids had a blast hitting balls and learning from the best-their Daddy.  Both kids are lefties for golf  and hitting t-balls or baseballs even though they do everything else right handed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother's Day

I am so lucky to be these kiddos' mom.  Even on the hard days when they drive me crazy, like yesterday, I know it's worth it. 

I was lucky enough to learn from the best mom there is.  And now she's a wonderful grandma.