The Graduate

I'm a little teary-eyed as I write this...Gannon has now officially graduated from Kindergarten.  Sniff, sniff.   He's on to bigger and better things like full-day school, lunch in the cafeteria and the most importantly...RECESS.  Since he was in half-day Kindergarten, they were only able to have recess on Fridays, in order to get all their required learning in during the day.  That's tough for little boys who love to run and play.  He is thrilled and therefore, I am trying to be, too.  I have really enjoyed having him all by himself for a few hours each day while Hayden was in school and Bridger was asleep.  I love my sweet Ganny Man.  He is getting big way too fast.

This is Teagan, one of Gannon's best buddies in class.

Mrs. Teeples was a wonderful teacher.  We will sure miss her!

There were only 6 boys in Gannon's class, so they had to stick together. :)  This is John and Blake, 2 more of Gannon's friends.

Intergalactic Love

I always feel the love on Mother's Day with lots of extra kisses, homemade cards and pampering.  But this year, I found out that not only was I loved by my family, but I was also loved in...wait for it...Outer Space.  Here's Hayden's card...

I can't tell you what this has done for my self esteem.  Aliens like me.  That is the ultimate seal of approval. :)

Hayden's Birthday

Watch out, we have an 8 year-old in the house!  Hayden has reached the age he has been pinning for his whole life.  Well, at least for the last 8 months and I'm sure it will be his favorite age for a few more months until he decides that he MUST turn 9 immediately because that's where the fun is at. 

Every year since Hayden has been in preschool, he has wanted me to bring cupcakes to class on his birthday.  I enjoy doing it and I loved that it made him so happy.  So this year, I was planning on bringing in the traditional birthday cupcakes and I mentioned it to him and he, feigning nonchalance says, "Oh...that's ok, Mom.  Don't worry about it."  Hmmm...since Hayden would give his right arm and probably even an eyebrow for a cupcake, I was immediately suspicious.  "You don't want me to bring cupcakes?  Why?"  I ask.   His face gets red at this point and he can't quite look me in the eye. "I just don't need any this year."  What?!  I thought I had at least one more year before he got embarrassed of me but apparently, he's already embarrassed.   Ouch.  My poor heart.  Oh well, since he's already embarrassed I might as well play it up and give him a big, wet, slobbery kiss in front of his friends.  Maybe I'll forget to brush my teeth and comb my hair when I drop him off at school.  This could be really fun....

Easter

Here's a few pictures from Easter morning, with the boys in their Sunday Best. Their clothes were only technically their "best" for about 2 minutes and then the wrestling and rolling all over the ground began.  I guess I'll take what I can get. :)

Aunt Kaisa

We love Aunt Kaisa around here.  The boys get so excited when she comes to visit and unfortunately for Kaisa, it's a little hard for them to calm down. (Thanks for being patient, Kais!) We took her to the Homestead park for a picnic and a hike.  And of course, when we go for a hike, it wouldn't be the same if the boys didn't collect sticks to use as weapons to protect themselves from bears or whatever enemy might be lurking in the forest.  Safety first.

Another reason we love Kaisa...she graciously asked if she could babysit for us, while Jeremy and I went out on a date.  Did you catch that...she ASKED us if she could babysit.  What an awesome sister!  It was so nice to go out and know the boys were well taken care of and having a blast at home.  We love you, Kais!