Gum Wall

Kyla's recent obsession (as of this week) is becoming a reporter. Her American Girl doll Kit Kittridge is a reporter. We also have been listening to the same Judy Moody book on CD in the car over and over for the last several weeks. In that one, there is a famous girl reporter as well who writes an article about ABC (already been chewed) gum and talks about Bubble Gum Alley in California. When I told the girls that Seattle had a gum wall they had to go. They've been asking for days. The three of us made a quick trip this morning. I have never actually seen it in person. It's beyond DISGUSTING! So gross. We each added two pieces of ABC gum, took some pics, examined it and then headed home. It was an adventure. 

5 Hours at Lk. Wilderness

Yep, I spent the majority of my day at Lk. Wilderness. We currently live about thirty minutes from school and have to commute right during Molly's nap time. Most days I drive back and forth (Kindergarten is only two and half hours in the afternoon) so it makes for a lot of driving. A few times a week I try to do something or hang out with someone or somewhere so that Molly can nap and we don't have to drive so much. 

Today I dropped Molly to take a nap at Chelsea's house and picked up Pearson and took the recent graduates to the park. We attempted non-training wheel bike riding, did the swings and slide, pretended to be mermaids at the beach and had a mini photo shoot in the flowers. 

I then, took them back and picked up Kyla and Molly and we returned to the lake to wait for T-ball practice to begin. We fed some baby ducks some bread from our PB&J dinner. Kyla DID ride her non-training wheel bike. They played tag with some random people at the park and then we had T-ball practice. From one o'clock to six thirty! Whew. I feel a little sun burned and little worn out. 

The Graduate

 Tonight was Preschool Graduation.

Here is my little graduate.

It was a repeat of last year (Kyla's Graduation) but just as cute. 

So fun to hear them sing all their songs.

Heidi was really getting into it. 

So fun to watch.

She was picked to hold the flag during the Pledge. 

She told me about it last week.

She was thrilled.

She received a Bible from her teachers. 

Her very own.

Daddy reads Kyla's lots of nights. 

Now she can take it to Sunday School.

I got her this hat that she's been eyeing at Fred Meyer for the last six months.

It reminds her of Sharpe Evans (High School Musical).

She LOVES it.

I couldn't think of a better occasion.

Preschool Musical.

She wore it to rehearsal today. 

She wore it ALL day.

This girl loved Preschool Pre-K.

This almost 5 year old is off to Kindergarten.

We love you Heidi.

Such a sweet fun smart girl.

xoxo

Two Wheelin'

We've been talking about taking the training wheels off for a while now. Casey decided to give it a try last night right before bedtime at the park across the street. He literally took off the training wheels, let go of her and she was off....no problems! We were all so excited. (Heidi was a little jealous...I don't think she'll be far behind). Now we just need to work on braking and getting started herself. Go Kyla!

Mother's Day 2012

love.

I love when I pull out old outfits that were some of my favorites from the past. That happened today. Here is Kyla at 18 months and here is Molly at 15 months. Love these girls.

Ten on Ten: May 2012

A great day for Ten on Ten. The sun was shining and I remembered! To see others go HERE.

Morning Bowl.

Target.

Can't get enough.

At the park.

 Her calmest moment at the library.

Spring.

 Blue Sky!

Painting.

Back Yard Bird Cages.

Cute Buns.

Cinco de Mayo Engagement Party!

Loreen (my sister-in-law) and Fernando are getting married. And to celebrate my mom gave them a Cinco de Mayo themed engagement party. It was very festive! Friends, family, cervezas, tacos, cute decor, margaritas, and these adorable bride and groom bobble heads...

I got to play photographer once again and did a mini engagement session before the party. These are a few of my favorites. Stay tuned for more wedding festivities...especially since this wedding will have five little bell flower girls- sure to make for some cute pictures. 

T-ball

Heidi played her first t-ball game yesterday (or as Kyla says she played her first Tennis game yesterday). :) She was super cute with her little team shirt and batting helmet. We had fun watching her. The team is made up of 3 and 4 year olds, since she's a little over a month away from being five I think she's the oldest on the team. It's pretty funny to watch all the kids try to figure out this game.

Enzo and Pearson are on the team too. That makes it extra fun.

Go Heidi! It's going to be a fun season!