Rolled and ready to bake in the oven:
Sophia had two female teachers to give her cookies to (hence the PINK ribbons) and Sam was giving her jar to her male teacher (GRAY, a more manly color):
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We often refer to Jack as our "Little Worker Bee." That kid ... he loves to work and no job is ever too large, too time-consuming or too strenuous for him. He can be found regularly goading us along and when we aren't performing any jobs, he can be found at the neighbor's house, helping them. I just love his work ethic.
Using his own (snow) shovel to help with the mulch for around our house:
Planning to use his own chainsaw to help "cut" wood:
Helping me prep my planter boxes for herbs:
Using the power washer on the patio:
Ha, I could hire him out full time to interested persons ...
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I had the kids make their own Mother's Day cards for Grammy this year. It was the best idea because they used craft supplies that I already had and were able to draw from their own creativity. We looked at a few ideas online and then fashioned them to be their very own.
I made a circle with yellow paint and Jack, ever so carefully, filled it in. I have to say, I was very impressed.
The neighbor was over for a play date, so I had her make one for her mom, as well. It was a wonderful surprise for Miss Tanya!
The finished cards ... Sophia's was a bouquet of flowers made by stamping a stalk of celery in red paint. She made her own green vase and chose a purple bow (of course) to glue on. Jack's was obviously the sun with noodles that he glued on, and Sam's was a jar of fireflies made with finger-paint.
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Speaking of Mother's Day, I was invited by Sophia to a Mother's Day Tea at her school. I did this with Samantha and really enjoyed it. Plus, I was looking forward to leaving the house without an infant for an hour or so (Steve stayed home with the boys for me).
Well, we were only there for about 15 minutes -- enough time for me to hear the song that Sophia performed with her class and to give me the gift that she had made for me. It turns out that she really was not feeling well, hence the jacket on in this picture, and cried for me to take her home. She slept for almost 2 hours when we arrived back at our house.
My necklace and keychain. The keychain has her fingerprint in it. I'm going to keep it forever.
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On the morning of Jack's actual birthday (May 17th), I made the traditional cinnamon rolls for breakfast.
We stuck two candles in them and sang happy birthday to him:
And then after he blew out the candles, Sophia was right there to give him directions on how to remove them from the cinnamon roll without burning himself. Ever the concerned older sister ...
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This three-year old had his well-child check-up shortly after his birthday and did great! He's solid muscle all over and above average in height. He knows his ABC's by heart, can count to 20, recognizes all shapes and colors and is very excited about starting his first year of preschool in the Fall.
He is registered for Mrs. Merrill's class for 3-4 year olds and will be attending Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning in October. He already bought his book bag (construction trucks personalized with his name on it), and he talks about it nonstop. He is more than ready.
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Doesn't lunch taste better outside? My kids seem to think so ...
Therefore, we are having lunch outside almost every day this summer, sometimes on the back deck and sometimes on a blanket in the (shaded) garage.
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Steve got this adorable moose "rug" for Jack from some of our friends before they sold it in their garage sale. Jack loves it SO much. In fact, one afternoon when I couldn't find him, I went down to the basement (where his room is now) and found him fast asleep on it.
What can I say? When you play hard, you crash hard.
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Sophia's preschool class participated in Kindergarten Graduation (Sophia received the Perfect Attendance Award!) and we volunteered to take her friend, Owen, with us to help his mom out. Before we left, I took a picture of the two of them. I'm going to hold onto this one, as I may need it for their wedding slideshow one day. Or maybe just to show them when they go to prom together in about 12 years or so! They really are great friends.
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