Last Day of Preschool

Nolan had his last day of preschool. I can't believe the end of the year is already here. He loves school and had wonderful teachers. While we are switching preschools, I am very thankful for all the love they gave him here. For his last day they had a breakfast picnic and then were able to play on the playground for a while. Both he and Olivia had a lot of fun. In three short months she will be in preschool and he will be in pre-K. I can not believe it!

Baseball

Tyler has decided he wants to do baseball this year and Justin is going to help out coaching. Its a league of all 8 year olds, and while its a beginner league, its kid and coach pitch and they do keep score and standings. They had their first practice and of course Tyler loves it. He is on the Little Sluggers and we have to keep reminding him he cant wear his baseball pants and cleats all day long. The season goes all though August so hopefully the enthusiasm stays up!

Childrens Museum

I had a plan to go to the Children's Museum with a friend, unfortunately she got sick, but the babies and I still went. They had a great time. They loved the fir truck and then Nolan was in heaven a the station where they could build trains all ay. We then went to the indoor climbing structure which they liked and then we went to the bubble factory. Olivia really liked that. We then went to the ball lace, where balls fly all every where. Nolan was once again in heaven. We took a lunch break and then played some more. Olivia really enjoyed painting as well. There were a couple places we didn't even play. Very fun and something we will have to go back to for sure.

Bibliography Bash

Tyler had his first research project to do. First he had to pick a famous American. He chose Jackie Robinson. He then had to read and take notes from a couple books about him. Once that was done and checked off by the teacher he had to create a poster. The rule was that nothing printed off the computer was allowed, it all had to be in the child's own work. Tyler put his facts on the poster and also included a certificate of the awards Jackie had won and a timeline of his life. The kids then presented their posters in the library to all the parents and other students. He did a great job!

Mothers Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day. I woke up to his as Justin's facebook status (after sleeping in):

I don’t know how to make movies so I just asked the kids what they love about their mom and wrote it down. 
Carter: I love my mom because she takes care of me, does fun things like ride bikes with me. She gives the best hugs of all. She’s a good mom because she cooks good dinners and she helps me do my homework.
Tyler: I love my mom because she makes me feel better when I’m hurt. She takes me to the park. When I’m sad she makes me feel happy. She’s a good mom because she listens to us when we’re talking. 
Nolan: I love to cuddle with mommy and play with mommy, she’s great at reading me books and she’s funny. 
Olivia: I love mommy’s hugs and when she sings me songs and reads to me at bedtime. 
Happy Mothers Day. We all love you very much.

Then I opened the sweet cards and presents that the boys had made me and we went swimming. We put new floaties on the babies so we were all in the deep part together. The babies did great with the floaties and loved getting to swim around. I also got to sit in the hot tub for a while, kid free. We grabbed some lunch and headed home for naps. We then had a yummy dinner and watch Honey I Shrunk the Kids (which Nolan thought was so scary we would rather go to bed). We all woke up the next morning to 9 inches of snow. A wonderful day with just my family. Wouldn't want it any other way. 

Mothers Day Tea

Nolan's call put on a little Mother's Day Tea. It was very sweet. We had breakfast where Nolan presented me a bookmark that he made. Then his class had a small performance of all the songs he learned his spring. Olivia joined me and wished she could have been up there too. It is so fun to watch him interact with his friends and see how much he has learned. Love this boy.

Nolan's Art Show

Nolan's school puts on an Art Show and showcases all the art he has created all year. They do a great job and their is a piece of everyone's art in every classroom. After we all looked at Nolan's art the kids got to play on the playground some. So proud of my Nolan bug!