Charlie's (and Michelle's real) last day of school

When the teachers told me they would be playing games outside all morning I knew that would mean one tired Charlie by pickup time. I was not anticipating having to have another mom stay to bring Michelle in because he would be so tired he was melting down! They tell me next year he will be fine being an "afternoon kid" I am not convinced!!

He did smile for a picture, but quickly turned the corner and wanted his nap!



Thankfully we had to go back and get Michelle so I was able to take some pictures of him with his teachers. (Sorry Ms. Maureen you blinked and you know Charlie doesn't sit for long)

I love how Kylie wanted in on this picture!


The kids ended their school year with ice cream and running outside in their underwear, it was hysterical how funny they thought they were.

Michelle's Last Day of Preschool -- AKA show day

I can't believe I am going to have a kindergartener in just a few short months!!! It seems like just yesterday was her first preschool graduation. Michelle has grown into quite the little lady. Although she is still working hard on having patience her overwhelming excitement for every little thing can be quite entertaining.



Receiving her scrapbook from Ms. Debbie and then partaking in her favorite activity, reading!



New favorite pose-


Enjoying some food!



Ms. Maureen and Ms. Charlene



Doing what we do after school, :-)


Friends, look how Molly and Michelle have grown up.
Michelle's last day of preschool 2009:
Michelle's last day of preschool 2011:

Max and Grace's Birthday

We have had a wonderful weekend. Saturday was boys and girls day, Mike and Charlie hung out at home while Michelle and I headed off Cape to Allison and Nicole's dance recital which was really fun, I forgot my camera though, :-(

Today is Max's 9th birthday, happy birthday "bubs"


While Mike attended Tommy and Lindsays graduation parties, the kids and I were very lucky to attend Grace's pirate birthday party, boy was it ever fun. Lobster Tales did an awesome job, I highly recommend it for spring/summer birthdays. (Unfortunately dont think it would work with my January/February b'days)

Ironically enough last week Michelle came home in a pirates costume, she immediately told me she was going to wear it to Grace's party so I knew we had to get one for Charlie too!





The birthday girl and her crew getting ready to fight the pirates!



Charlie manning the guns.


Our nemesis:



Michelle took her job very seriously but both kids gave up their guns to others quite readily, that was a proud moment!



Check out these muscles.




This smile says it all!!

Memorial Day 2011

Yesterday Nani and I took the kids on a mystery ride to Charlie's Cupcakes (although Charlie guessed it with one hint)!!



The cupcakes were great but sharing apple juice was pretty exciting too!



We then proceed to a "Support the Troops" rally. Michelle was adorable searching out every solider she could to say "Thank you for your service", brought tears to my eyes every time.

There were lots of fun things to do, a jumpy house, face painting, riding in go-carts, ect.








We then called Auntie Rhon to go to Chapins for lunch, one of my favorite places! I am pretty sure in a few years I am not going to remember which child this is. I knew my children looked alike but man these pictures seal that!!



Michelle cute as always!


This afternoon we crashed Nani and Grampas for some fun in the backyard and I played around with my camera!






Happy Memorial Day 2011!!!