Monday, June 20, 2011

Crazy June

It is catch up time! Ever since school got out it has been a blur. The week before school ended the girls school had a "Night at the Museum." Each class did a different time period. Sara's class was the Pilgrams and Indians. She is showing Jason all the stuff she learned and what is was like to be a kid back then:)

Madelyn was from the pioneer days. I took a picture her project. She wrote about Ben Franklin. Her cursive is so good for her being in second grade. She had better handwriting then me in first grade!

Sara was one of few who got an award from the principle for attendance. She was so excited to get called up in front of the school. (at least this time was a good trip to the principle)
This is here teacher Mrs. Bunish. She is getting her character award for friendliness. (She was so friendly, she got in trouble for talking most of the time)
Madelyn got a national award in language skills. You could only miss one or two to get one of these.
Her teacher Mrs. Risser. She just LOVED her!
Memorial weekend we had a surprise party for Jason's mom. she retired from teaching and it was her birthday. We surprised her with her youngest son coming in from the army too! It was really fun!
Her three sons and grand kids.
This year we decided to get season passes to Wet n Wild. It is practically walking distance from our house. We went for the first time a couple weeks ago and It is awesome! We will get our use out of these passes for sure.

Then this past weekend we went up to my parents cabin for Father's Day. We so look forward to these times up at the cabin. The girls are getting so many great memories and experiences. They already have lists of what they want to do first when they get there.
Sara modeling the neck less she made:)

Of course a trip to the park.


We made breakfast for my dad and jason on Father's Day. They couldn't wait to give their homemade cards and gifts!

We left them up there for a couple weeks for VBS and Madelyn is going to be in a drama camp. What are we doing without kids for that long you ask...........getting new flooring in the entire house. Holy s#$t, I feel like we are moving and our house is a disaster! It will all be worth it, that's what I keep telling myself!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was filled with homemade goodies and lots of love! I just treasure the things they make me and they make for their Grandmas. It is so cool to see them get so excited to give to the "mother's" in their lives. We had a relaxing morning, fun filled brunch at my sister's and Dinner at his mom's. These girls are my gift every day!



Thursday, May 5, 2011

Sara "lou retton"

Sara had her first gymnastics "meet" on Friday and she was so excited to finally get a medal of her own. She kept saying "this is my day." It was a Hollywood theme. So fun!



Giving us the I love you sign
Look through the girls to see her doing a back bend


Her teacher Ericka

Monday, May 2, 2011

Easter Time!!!!!

We had a busy Easter weekend that started off with our annual Easter picnic on my mom's side of the family. I can remember going to this when I was Sara's age and being so excited to see all of my cousins. It has been going on for 40 years. It is always the Saturday before Easter. Lots of catching up with extended family we only get to see one or two times a year. Love to keep traditions like this one going!
longest hopscotch I have ever seen!
My mom and sis Gina
The dudes! My two brother in laws and Dad
Go get the eggs Madelyn!
cousins are the best
They had a fun game of baseball.

Easter morning the hunt is on



My family came over for brunch. A rare shot of all nine grandkids. They are all so busy these days and it is so hard to get them all here at one time!
gma and papa
Then over to Jason's side of the family for a yummy Easter dinner. Another egg hunt with the other cousins.