Monday, June 27, 2011

Eva's Preschool Graduation BBQ

This year Eva and 7 little friends have been doing a little preschool swap 1 day a week. We had a very busy learning schedule, LOTS of parties, and even a field trip. We celebrated the end of the year with a BBQ and little program. This special dinner fell on the evening of Eva's birthday, so that was pretty special evening for her.
I love that Talee thinks she is "9".
After dinner we had a little program, where the kids did a little ASL they learned in preschool. They also received an award and there "All About Me" books they had been working on all year.
Then back to food again - Cake and Banana Splits!
Our Eva is growing up!

Eva Turns "4" (and visit from cousins)

Our sweet busy Eva turned "4" on May 23rd. She got to spend the weekend before her birthday with her Winder cousins who came to visit from Michigan.
Their cousins got to come pick up Kiah and Malea from school. What a treat!
Okay, so let's be honest. Tricia and I spent 85% of our "free" time behind our sewing machines or painting and glazing a (soon to be revealed) furniture project . While sewing we made a special gift for our sister's new baby, Tricia finished 2 ties, and she also made a dress for Sydney. I was working on sewing together a few things for my new chair! We stayed up REALLY late for the 3 nights she was here - and LOVED every minute of it!
Don't worry ... I think the kids had fun too!
These cute little boys are only 6 months and 15 lbs apart! SO CUTE!

Kiah's Art Show

Kiah LOVES to do anything that has to do with ART! Her butterfly picture titled "Time to Fly" was selected for the District Art Show. Nice job Kiah!

FUTURE RANCHER FOR HIRE...

Future Rancher for Hire...
... Discovered at the Pittsburgh Children's Festival.
Qualifications include:

"Feeding"
"Smiling"
"Grooming"
"Communicating"
"Organizing"
... and last but not least - "Wrestling."
(But he's VERY expensive!)

We LOVE the Pittsburgh Children's Festival. The city puts it on every year with FREE crafts, face painting, concerts, petting zoo, etc. It is a HUGE event too, they don't hold back on the fun! Although Tate stole the show most of the time at the Petting Zoo, the other kids had a BLAST too! They however, were a little more timid at first.
Look at these awesome face paintings!!!
But that Rancher -- he didn't want anything to do with that stuff! Where's the HORSES???
We LOVE this city!

Nana Vicki's Mother's day visit

We surprised the kids with a visit from Nana Vicki a few days before Mother's Day. She stayed for about a week, and we had a blast. Thanks for Papa and Grandma Great for letting her come.

Phipps Conservatory

Nana Vicki LOVES plants and flowers. I think if you asked her, they would take a close second to her 12 children and 25 grandchildren. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden was the perfect place to take Nana for a special treat. The kids LOVE the Butterfly Room, and they were even given a little finding game they played as they enjoyed the gardens.
Happy Mothers Day!
The theme for this summer at Phipps is "Fashionably Fresh."