My Little Helpers

It's a daily occurrence to sweep our floors, especially after meals.  Today the boys offered, however I believe the floor was dirtier when they finished than when they started. ;)

Animal Blankets

A few years back the kids received these animal blankets as gifts and still use them today.  With no rush to get to the bus or any place to go, the kids spent their morning being animals attacking one another with love.

First Freeze Pop

I get so excited for the first Freeze Pop of each year.  That means the weather is warm, shorts are on and the sun is out; and since today was 77, sunny and a Friday, I pulled them out and made four kids smile from ear to ear.  Plus it was extra special today because it was Ian's first official Freeze Pop ever.  

Wordless Wednesday

McKinley Olympics

Elyse's school put on their annual McKinley Olympics all day.  Each grade competed with their own grade in track and field events.  Thankfully the weather was perfect and all five of us were able to go out and support her.  I love how involved the families are at McKinley.  So many parents took some or all their day off from work to go see their child(ren) compete.  Overall it was such a fun day; and I look forward to it already next year, and even more so when all four will be competing in it.

Graduated to Extended Day

Today Caleb graduated from shortened day preschool (9-11:30) and will be in extended day preschool next fall (9-2).  I have shared so many times about how much I love the kids' preschool and staff; and this year was no different.  Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Loftus were amazing teachers that taught him not only basic education and social skills, but Christian values too.  It's crazy that the year is already done!  Caleb says he is sad it's over and won't see his friends but happy too because that means summer is here.  I couldn't agree more.

Caleb and Mrs. Peterson

 Caleb and Mrs. Loftus

 Caleb with his best buddies: Kaila and Noah

Off His Knees

Thankfully Ian has officially decided to start walking.  He often still needs help getting up but once up, he is off.  Some mothers may dread the busy walking child, but I love it.  No more holes in his knees, dirty hands and going outside now will be a lot more fun for the both of us. :)

This is how Ian was getting around for the past month or so.  The kid mastered the art of knee walking:


This is how Ian is getting around today:

ian walking from NSquared on Vimeo.