Catching Up

We are always seeing bunnies in our yard. On Wednesday the kids happened upon 4 baby bunnies that had been washed away from their nest by the recent storms. We tried to dry them off and put them in a box away from the water but they didnt't make it. I don't hide things like this from my kids. We said a prayer over them and Carso was still lamenting them when Kate said , "i'm hungry!" 2 different personalities for sure.

Painting outside is one of Kate's favorite things to do

Mom got painted on the patio or WOW depending on which side you are on

Carso always wants to go outside after we get home to kick the soccer ball or football. He just recently started coach pitch baseball.

My favorite

A BIG catch!

Serious Carso

First and Last Day Pics

First Day of Kindergarten

 

Last Day of Kindergarten

First Day of Pre K

Last Day of Pre K

Carso Graduates!...from Pre K

He looks so much older in this picture. It makes me kind of sad.

Carso and his buddies.

Striking a sort of Nixonesque pose. Graduation victory!

Marching into pomp and circumstance.

He delivered a great performance and only got sidetracked once or twice:)

Love this one.

She is so proud of him

Me and my Beautiful boy

The Three Amigos

Kindergarten Kate No More!

Last Thursday Kate had her Kindergarten awards ceremony. It was pretty great...of course. My daughter is an incredibly awesome little girl. She has absolutely LOVED kindergarten. Kate absolutely adored school and her teachers. There was not one day this year when she didn't want to go to school. Kate was one of 3 students in all of kindergarten who received the perfect attendance award. That was such a great symbol of her year because everyday that those doors were open...she wanted to be there.

Um yeah she spotted me. :)

She's so SHY.

So RESERVED! Ha!

With her beloved Ms. H receiving her Kindergarten award.

The whole crew.

My beauty at her desk.

Ms. H handing out her personal award.

I am secretly hoping that Ms. H will move up to the first grade but I don't think that will be happening. I can only hope that Kate will have a similar teacher experience. I'm already praying for this.

This was her personal award given by Ms. H. She is always giving hugs to her classmates. In fact as Ms. Hutchinson was giving out these awards Kate hugged each classmate as they made their way back their seat:)

Last day of school. Flowers for Ms. H

Flying High

Just a few pictures before the avalanche of Kindergarten awards assembly and Pre K grad pictures. :)

A sure fire way to guarantee a sweet picture. Bonding over the kindle. We'll take it because lately Carson has perfected the art of being a pesky brother and Kate has not yet perfected the art of ignoring him. Our house has been extra noisy lately...and not in a good way.

Picture this space with weeds as tall as the kids. It was a jungle but 2 week ends ago Carson and I tackled it. Much better. I thought I was going to do something with it but I kind of like it blank.

I was surprised at how well $1 kites from Wally World would fly!

It's all about the boots;)

Soccer: Dragons Style

Today was the last game for Carson's soccer team. He has really had a great experience. His style is to stay towards the back and play defense and defend the goal. He says that its "his job" if you try to make him join the offense. I have no idea how he got that in his head. He was so into his team and being part of a team. He has a running commentary during the game that is hilarious and cracks me and all of the other parents up. We all think that he will be play by play guy when he grows up. :)

At times she was an enthusiastic fan, at other times I called her the reluctant cheerleader.

Ah yes the popular let's make the ball and the cone into an ice cream cone. This never got old,  for the kids at least.

Kate took her job of keeping stats VERY seriously.

I loved the size difference between Carso and our ref this morning.

His "MONSTER" kick!

He LOVED playing. When all of the other kids needed a break Carso was more than happy to go in and hated sitting out. Every game he asked his coach why he couldnt play all 4 quarters.

Everyone in hot pursuit.

This was a really special group of kids. This is what they decided to do at the end of the game. And there were always lots of hugs and high fives after goals.

Loving that trophy.

The motley crew. :)

I thought this was a pretty funny and original trophy

Carson's coach was amazing and Carson loved him. I think Carso gave him about 10 hugs every game. Such a patient and  great guy.