Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Memorial Weekend

We had a great four day weekend.  Friday we had appointments for the kids to get their passports, went to the park, and then went to the mall for lunch and some shopping.  Saturday we got up and spent most of the day at the zoo.  I just love the zoo and we especially love it when Daddy goes with us.  Sunday, Matthew and I went to Red Rocks for the Randy Rogers concert with the Urruty's, Scotts, and Browns.  We look forward to this concert all year long and it did not disappoint.  It was pretty cold and rainy, but it cleared up just in time for the concert to start.  We had a babysitter for the kids, and she told me when we got home that our kids were the most well-behaved kids she has ever kept in her two years with the babysitting service.  She might have been lying, but I'll take it!
Monday we spent the entire day outside.  It was still too cold to go to the pool, but they had fun splashing around in our backyard.  I wish everyday could be a four day weekend for Matthew!

Playing is hard work

Charlotte's passport picture made us laugh



Just woke up from a nap with her new Rapunzel doll

Evie will not take pictures unless it is her idea.


we love the train!
no zoo trip is complete without some Dippin' Dots

He is so in love with her

the girls

the boys
our view



the whole group
Sweet Charlotte just hanging out on the porch.  

they rotate from the swings to the sandbox to the water table
Matthew made us strawberry smores for dessert

so good!  He has my sweet tooth for sure!  Evie wouldn't even try them.

Splish Splash

It has been raining everyday for a week, so we decided to go for a walk after naps and splash around.  They loved it and were soaked by the time we got home.


when did she get so big?!



Thursday, May 22, 2014

Mason's JK Graduation and Olympics

I can't express how much I loved Mason's JrK class this year.  We lucked out in that there were only nine kids in his class.  They were all so close and Miss Debbie and Miss Laura were such great teachers.  They told me all the time how kind and sweet Mason is which makes me so proud.  He learned so much and I watched his confidence grow throughout the year.  I love that he has had such a loving, Christian environment to grow up in.  I have no doubt that he is ready for Kindergarten even if I'm not!




He said "I'm ready for Kindergarten!"

And here is the first day of school:



Just for fun, here is Mason's picture from his very first day of preschool ever in Shreveport

seems like yesterday!


We started our day with donuts and then went to watch him compete in the Olympics.  They each participated in around seven events and even had Opening Ceremonies.  Then it was time for them to receive their diplomas.  Such a fun morning!



Miss Debbie and Miss Laura
He got to carry the Colorado flag for the Opening Ceremony.  Matthew and I can't get over that he has no idea what the TX flag looks like and that he will not learn anything about TX History.  We will have to learn CO history with him!

He was so proud.

Running with the torch





This girl has become more and more of a Daddy's girl!

cheering on his teammates

She kept waving to Mason while he was participating and wanted to do it with him so bad!

Charlotte snoozed during it all


this face is too much

JK Graduate!

admiring his gold medal
So proud of him!


Evie wouldn't get in the picture


Mason and his best friend Isaac