Keara-ism

Tonight I asked Keara what she would like to do on summer vacation. 

Her reply:  "Ummm, I'd like to get a puppy, and then I'd like to get a puppy and also I would like to get a puppy and maybe after that I'd like to get a puppy."

Last Day of School for Keara

Keara's class had a big picnic on the last day of school.  Some of the room mom's arranged for games and food and fun.  I managed to leave work and join the fun.  It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed watching Keara play with her friends.  I think she was happy I was able to make it for a little while.  Score points for mom. :)

"Sailing Off to First Grade"

My little kindergartner is now a first grader.  Gosh, it went fast.  Seems like I was just walking her to class on her first day of school.  She has learned a lot this year and I think will continue to do well in school.  Today her class made boats and sailed off into the sunset.  They talked about the boat and then took it outside to float in the pool.  We had goodies and she said goodbye to her teacher and classmates for the summer.  It was great to be a part of her celebration.  We are so proud of both our girls!

From last day of school 6-10

Memorial Day Fun

While I had a boatload of work to accomplish, I threw caution to the wind and decided to just play.  We took a family bike ride down the path and ate lunch together which I really enjoyed and I think everyone else did too.  Then we headed out to Kiowa for a BBQ with Tracie and family.  The cousins always have a good time together and today was no exception.  Grammy and Poppy were there, the food was great, and  we spent quite a bit of time reminiscing about the horses which was fun.  Overall, not a bad way to spend a memorial day.

MWCC BBQ

Had to get the MWCC group together this weekend and have a BBQ.  Seems to be tradition now.  This group is so much like family that I can't imagine not having any of them around and hope I never have to.  The Merwin-Olk's are moving soon so we started the day by picking up the girls and giving Paul and Lynn some time to pack.  After some morning play we headed to the pool for a short time where we met up with Sam and her Dad.  They recently moved into the Stonegate neighborhood and we couldn't be happier.  Matt did a great job entertaining the girls while I spent the time just counting heads.

After swimming we headed back to our place for some grub.  The Trautman's, Lawrence's and Merwin-Olk's joined us today and we ate and talked (and talked and talked).  It was a great Sunday.  We missed some members of the group but it is getting harder to corral us all.  Hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

Another Birthday Celebration

Today was Lynn's birthday and as is tradition we celebrate our birthday's together each year.  Nothing has been as exciting as going to Hawaii together but we still enjoy eating out and gabbing.  We actually started to make plans for our 50th so now we have something to look forward to.  Hard to believe we have been friends since high school and hard to believe we are sooooo old.  Ugh!  Well, at least there are friends to grow old with, right?!  :)

A Future Teacher????