Just the Beginning

Owen's graduating class and the other preschool classes put on quite a show for the paparazzi, a.k.a their parents and grandparents, etc. And for those of you thinking, big deal, it's just preschool. Guess again, these parents mean business. I arrived 45 minutes early, and a little embarrassed we were too early. Oh, no the first 5 rows were already taken, and not just with jackets or purses, with personally printed "reserved" signs brought from home to save their seats.

Second row, second from left

Owen really sang his heart out.
The classes have been practicing for weeks.
He was really excited this morning and he did a great job.

Picnic lunch with my Dad and Mom

Owen, we are so proud of you.

Don't look back, buddy! God has big plans for you.

During the rehearsals the graduate's were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. Today, their future plans were announced as they walked down the isle to "Pomp and Circumstance." Evidently Owen wants to be a pilot. This is news to us. I guess our plane ride in April had a profound effect.

A glimpse

Yesterday, on our 1.5 mile car ride home from church, the boys and I were rockin out to a little Mary Mary, "Shackle." I got a small glimpse of the Joy our Heavenly Father must feel when we Praise His name. Hearing my 5 year old sing the words, "I just want to praise Him" and groove (as much as you can in a booster seat) brought tears to my eyes. How much more must the Lord enjoy the sounds of his beloveds singing His name!

Beginning of the End

Today was the last day of Wellspring. A sad reminder that EVERYTHING is quickly coming to an end. School is done Thurs. I am sure my evening bible study and morning play group will stop meeting soon. So sad!
I am excited for the summer and the pool but I know that it can be lonely time too. I like have regular activities to "work around." When I have too much free time I tend to get lazier. But I have lots of high hopes for the summer.

1. I am hoping to spend more time in the bible with Owen.
2. Start teaching Owen to read (at least a little) perhaps at the same time forcing myself to learn phonics (never quite mastered that). I am sure I'll make such a great teacher :(
3. Get the kids more comfortable in the pool.
   
4. Renovate the boys bathroom.
   
5. Finish some house projects.
   
6. Go on 3 beach trips. Yes, we are so SPOILED!

After being indoors all morning for Wellspring we had to enjoy the beautiful weather before nap time. We all had a bagel at church so we ate a random lunch of watermelon and leftover popcorn..

Not sure why Owen agreed to letting me take his picture.
Too bad he has watermelon all over his face.

the Real deal

So my goal was to take a cute and perfect picture of me and my boys on Mother's Day b/c it would give the illusion of the perfect mother that I am. So here it is. Me and my perfect little angels doing what they do best. Do I have to wait 30 years before they pose like this?

I had a wonderful Mother's day.
We had a lovely lunch on our porch and the weather was PERFECT.
I am grateful to have my family so close.
Mim, Mimi and Nana, we love you and wish we could have shared this day with you too.

Celebrating 2

Yesterday, we celebrated Mason's 2nd birthday (12 days early). My parents spent the night at our house and today we celebrated Mother's Day. It's been a busy and fun weekend.

Mason LOVES animals so we went to a local park that has a children's farm and wildlife exhibit. Then we had a cookout and cake at my sister's house.

Checking out the chickens

Spotting some deer

A big bull, he wanted to ride.