Little Personalities

Monday, June 1, 2015

Concerts & Field Day

The big kids have both had spring concerts at school. They have been SUPER cute!

Peter's was about "Bugs"- cute songs with hand fun motions. They've both been really excited and enjoyed singing the songs around the house.

Here is Peter, in the center of the top row.

Lily's was cute kindergarten type songs-

'just because I'm shorter than a grown up'

'big dreams'

'everyone has something they can do'

It has been really sweet for me to feel like I know all of the kids in Lily's class this year.

I am looking forward to that in Peter's next year!

Lily is on the front row, third from the left.

And I remembered to take my real camera & zoom to Lily's- so here is the cute little love!

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Field Day was last week. I hadn't made it to Peter's last year because I was in the hospital after Ben's birth. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was lots of fun and HOT! Hot! HOT!

Dancing for the opening song- Peter has a really cool teacher- love him.

Relay Races in a Sombrero Hat while skipping :)

Carry the Sponge under your Chin :)

1st Grade's Turn- Go Peter!

Again, love his teacher- so loving towards his kids.

Tug of War

Goo & Pop were so generous & spent a lot of the day with us!

Peter's Class

Later on the Blacktop- it was HOT! HOT! HOT!

Lily's class in a pass the pig relay- it was looong & hot, have I mentioned it was hot?

But I really loved being there and seeing them.

ReHydration Station

And later in the afternoon, the final was a Omnikin Ball Game.

Whew, we went home hot and tired after a pit stop for milkshakes. It was a really fun day.

This guy was a good sport.

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an adorable kitty cat at the school carnival

My parents were preparing for a wedding at their house so couldn't be at the river but convinced us to go anyway. I was hesitant without the service staff there (being honest- our parents serve us well & I appreciate, enjoy every minute of it) but it turned out to be such a nice weekend.

It was soo sooo nice to have a long weekend with just the 5 of us in a different location.

I know for all of us normal life certainly doesn't seem to allow much quality time together- with the older two away at school for nearly 8 hours a day and Mike away at work for 11 a day.

We stopped on the way down at a playground they love.

(these pics can serve as a 'before' for Ben's hair trimming. There are almost always haircuts at the river.)

We enjoyed leisurely days on the dock & a ride on Paw's boat. It was also a good playpen for Ben. There has been a little grumpiness- with teething, and reaching the stage of desiring something but not having the speech to match it.

his cuteness makes up for it!

Lily's thoughts on the weekend-

We are also very thankful for the men & women who serve & have served our country.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Ben's First Birthday

Today we were thrilled to celebrate our littlest man!

I picked Lily up early from school so that she could help me decorate.It was nice to spend the afternoon with her. We did our last minute grocery store run and then wrapped presents, prepared food, and decorated. She blew up a whole bag of balloons for us- our balloon confetti inside & outside- impressive & fun.

The outside table- I thought it turned out cute with stuff I just sorta threw up there- blue wrapping from our silent auction basket- and really fun balls that Aunt Becky sent (she really is the best gift giver!). Lily could hardly stand having to wait to blow those party horns!

I made/sewed this banner this week.

The kid crew (missed you, Andrews!)

And the birthday boy himself!

And it ain't no party without a Dr Dennis adventure!

We've been spying on a snapping turtle in the creek behind our house- Paw pulled it out for us. It was quite the entertainment for the kids- esp the ones who hadn't experienced Paw's shenanigans.