Other May happenings...

May was an eventful month as a whole!  Recently, grandma & grandpa from Iowa came for a visit which is always a fun time.  The weather was beautiful so we took advantage of playing outside quite a bit and going on a nice walk at Minnehaha Falls.

 Using the new clubs he got for his birthday (Not Patrick, but Charlie...)

 Addie got her first opportunity to swing a bat!

 Daddy showing her some pointers...

 making grandpa work the field

 great picture of Jim & Patrick

 helping grandma walk her dogs

 Addie & Riley at Riley's bday party at Color Me Mine

 Adeline at her spring gymnastics meet...

 Mommy giving the last pep talk!  She didn't need it at all...did fantastic!

 fans of Adeline's 

 Addie took 3rd place in all-around!!

 Clara likes to be very "safe" so she insists on wearing the bike helmet outside no matter what she is doing!

We are ready for summer!!

End of a year...

In the recent weeks, we wrapped up a lot of activities for the year.  My MOPS group at church, BSF, Awanas for Addie, and preschool for Addie too.  I am so grateful for the wonderful teaching that takes place in these places....my kids are richly blessed to learn about God's word, His character, His love for them, His son Jesus...

Clara with Ms. Elisa & Ms. Nicky at Super Bible Club (MOPS)

Charlie (not in the mood for a photo) with Ms. Jeannine & Ms. Tanya at Super Bible Club (MOPS)

Adeline with Ms. Wendy & Ms. Robin at Super Bible Club 

(Addie's last year, as she will be in K next year)

Clara with Ms. Kristi & Ms. Yusoon at BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)

Charlie with Ms. Angie & Ms. Jennie at BSF

Adeline with Ms. Heidi & Ms. Deb at BSF

Addie graduates from Cubbies and will move on to Sparks next year in Awanas

Addie's Awanas class

Addie & her teacher Ms. Charity

Mother's Tea celebrating Mother's Day at preschool

Adeline with her preschool teacher, Mrs. Julie

Adeline, the night of her preschool spring program

Grandpa & Grandma came for the program which was very special!

 track & field day at preschool - enjoying a popsicle

 Patrick spent the morning helping out with track & field day.

 Last day of preschool - thankful for 2 "berry" special teachers

 Mrs. Julie asking the kids to share what they will remember from this past school year.

We couldn't have asked for a better preschool year!

Charlie's birthday/first dentist visit

Happy 3rd birthday to my favorite little guy!  

 birthday breakfast with a "C" pancake!

 so excited about Legos!

 all boy  - so excited about anything transportation and golf!

 Charlie wanted a cookie for his birthday....there you have it, a huge, birthday cookie for my birthday boy!

Charlie had his first dentist appointment actually on his birthday...what a way to celebrate, right?!  He had the best hygienist (who Adeline also sees)!  Patrick took Charlie, and all went pretty well.