windy day...

About a month ago we were at Walmart and I bought a Spiderman kite as a surprise for Mack.  I  put it on top of the fridge and honestly forgot about it.  Well, yesterday I cleaned house and found the kite on top of the fridge.  (This is why I try not to use the fridge as a shelf.)  Yesterday also happened to be a perfectly windy day.  After Mack's nap we all went out to see if we could fly this kite. 

We did... and the WHOLE family had fun doing it.

graduation time...

We have had a relaxing few days at home and are looking forward to many more.  We have played with play doh EVERY day.  Mack loves play doh... we probably get it out at least twice a day.  We have also been drawing and coloring a lot of pictures...Scott or I draw as Mack dictates what to draw.  He is sitting next me right now, telling me we need a picture of Wolverine...wish me luck!

I LOVE this pic...

Yesterday we went to Bloomfield for my cousin, Dekota's, graduation celebration.  Time flies!  It was nice to spend the afternoon with family.  Congratulations Dekota!  We are so proud of you.  What an exciting time for all graduates this year.  We took a few pics before we left home (then I forgot to take my camera with me, oops).  Mack was in a silly mood and I couldn't get a "normal" smiling pic...these turned out better anyway!  Love this little guy!

                 

Have a BLESSED day!

HIP HIP...

HOORAY! 

Summer break is here! 

Yesterday was our last day of school.  I packed up my classroom and turned in paperwork by 4...and then took a BIG sigh of relief.  This will be the first time that we have ever had a full summer break.  I  previously taught on a 12 month schedule for many years and then we moved cross country last year and were very busy. So...we are REALLY looking forward to enjoying this long summer vacation.  I am excited to blog more frequently. :)  I also plan to finally get my laundry put away, the house cleaned and reorganized, some fun crafty projects started and completed, exercise, and just RELAX!


Mack is also super excited about summer break... he loves that we will get to stay home together everyday.  This morning he came into our room and woke me up at 6...yep, 6am!  He asked, "Mom is it summer break now?"  I said "yes" and he said, "Yay, wake dad up and let's go downstairs and play!"  This early wake up kick started my exercise plan and I got out for an early morning walk.  I returned and played play doh with Mack all morning...summer break is wonderful!

Recent pics...

I enjoyed a nice quiet Mother's Day.  Scott and Mack got me a sewing machine that I hope to be able to figure out in the upcoming weeks.  Hmmm...we will see.  We met Mom and Dad at the Catfish Place for dinner.  I love this place!  I grew up going there often and have great memories of times with my parents and brother.  I love that it hasn't changed a bit and that I get to create new memories with my own family. 

Happy Thursday!

Cheers to the weekend!

April showers...

We have been enjoying the rain for the past couple days.  I LOVE it!  I find the rain to be so calming and relaxing... and fresh.  Our dog, Moon, does NOT enjoy any thunder or lightning.  She literally attaches herself to one of us and just cries and whines...too funny.

We went to the lake house last weekend for some R & R.  It was great!  My mom and dad came down for a quick visit.  Mom enjoyed being entertained by Mack and Dad helped Scott do some yard work.

Mack and I made a fort/tent:

precious...and ornery!

 He looks SO BIG and grown up here...

We went for a walk and enjoyed the playground one evening.  We hope to do this more often.  Mack had a blast!

Moon & Soxy enjoyed the outing too.

     

The Easter Bunny found us while we were there.  Mack enjoyed hunting for eggs and finding all of his goodies.  He was very excited!

Spring is on its way...

The grass is (really) green, trees and plants are blooming, and the birds are chirping. Scott mowed the yard on Wednesday.  YAY for SPRING!   It has been really beautiful - the temperature has stayed consistently around 70 degrees, sometimes warmer.  There has been a chance of rain most days, we are enjoying every moment. 

My two superheroes have been very entertaining:

Mack started riding his small bike inside...

...and his big bike outside.

Whenever we are outside Mack always wants to race.  Here is what it usually looks like:

 Ready, Set, Go!      Dad wins.......     Waaaaahhh!

Ready, Set, Go!      Mack wins.......     Victory!  ;)

Everyday is a new adventure 
that we treasure!

Happy Valentine's Day

Today at school my students started bringing in their Valentine boxes for our class party tomorrow.  WOW!  I have never seen anything like this before!  I saw a robot, a barn, a camouflage heart, a star-shaped guitar...and many more.  In my past experience I have always decorated a white paper lunch sack with my students before our party.  This is a wonderful, very intricate family project-above and beyond anything I have seen previously.  Fun, Fun, Fun!  So...when we got home we (I) decorated Mack's Valentine's box for his party at daycare tomorrow...a love monster. ;)   Last night we baked cupcakes and got his cards ready - He is super excited!

We also got out the finger paints
...always a good time!

     Happy Valentine's Day!  
Wishing you a LOVELY day!

I love...

...God, my husband, my son, my family, friends, reading, scrapbooking, popcorn, weekends, sunny days, movies, baking cookies, the color green, falling asleep w/ Mack, teaching 1st grade, chips & salsa, the lake house, and naps...lots of naps!

Happy Valentine's Day!!  

Those are just a few things that I love.  :)

Mack and Scott have really enjoyed our new football guys...

Mack also loves his Bat Cave...thanks Grandpa!

Whew!  Time is flying!  We are staying VERY busy with school and basketball.  We are so grateful for the mild weather we have experienced so far!  Scott's JV team has their last game on Thursday this week.  Then Scott will continue to assist with the varsity team.  Next weekend is a long weekend because of President's Day...we are so excited for an extra day off! ...Hip! Hip! Hooray!

He is such a boy...oh my! ;)