The jacket phase

It's 75 degrees and I'm playing at the playground. I need a jacket.

It's 80 degrees and I'm riding bikes. I need a jacket. 

I'm taking popsicles outside for my friends. This calls for a hood.

I'm adorable. I need a jacket.

I have no idea what brought this on but Charlie has been in a serious jacket phase for the past 3 months. No matter what the temperature, no matter what she's wearing, no matter where we are going. She needs a jacket!

Dance Recital Weekend

I just love dance recital weekend. Evy performed a Jazz routine to Mama Mia and a Ballet routine to Getting to Know You. Charlie performed a ballet routine to Put on a Happy Face. They both did such great jobs! 

Evy with her friend from preschool, Emme.

Charlie and her friend Norah. 

Proud Mom and Dad after the show.

The Dentist

I needed to sneak dentist appointments in before June 1 and unfortunately for the girls this meant we were off to the dentist on the first day of summer break!

Poor Evy had her first cavity. She did great and has been brushing her teeth like crazy since then!

School's Out for Summer!

It worked out great this year that the school year ended on the same day for the girls. We had a busy fun day!

Last Day of school picture!

Charlie's preschool graduation.

Charlie and her friends Maryn and Adeline.

Charlie had a picnic in the park after her graduation ceremony. 

Evy running out the door of the school.

Evy and her buddy Laela.

Even Will got to enjoy some last day of school ice cream.

Moving on to Kindergarten.

Second grade, here she comes!

First Grade Field Trip

When you are in first grade there is nothing more exciting than your end of year field trip. Even if the field trip is just a short 10 minutes from your school. Evy and her classmates went to the fossil gorge, played in a park, hiked some trails and had a picnic. I was lucky enough to join them.

Mrs. Burnett's first grade class. What a great group!

Bike Rider

Charlie asked to take her training wheels off a few weeks ago. She practiced riding a few times but didn't show a lot of interest. Then last week she was on a mission. After just a couple of sessions she was off! She can turn corners, go up and down the driveway and even get started on her own. I think she will log lots of miles this summer. 

Mother's Day

For mother's day Scott took this crew to McDonald's, Petland and the park while I spent some time by myself at the mall. 

Date Night

Grammy Sherry and Papa Dick got Evy a ticket to Wild Kratts for Christmas. I was lucky enough to be her date for the night. We had a great time at the show and went out to eat afterwards. A great few hours with my big girl!

Warning!

The number of kids at our typical "Friday After Work" events may exceed the manufacturer's suggested weight limit for the jungle gym. 

Muffins with Mom

Charlie's preschool invited all of the Moms to spend about an hour in the classroom. We had muffins, colored, and got our silly picture taken. Charlie picked out my accessories and after seeing the picture said, "I look cute. You look crazy." 

The Beast

We have a screen door that leads to our garage from our mud room. The door allows me to hear/keep an eye on the kids while they are playing in the driveway. Will does NOT like being locked in the house while the girls are outside playing. One night while I was attempting to make dinner he pushed out the bottom of the screen in protest. This earned him a brand new door that does not have a screen on the bottom. Stinker!