June in Review

Summer for us had just enough activity.  A lot of our time was just playing...we had a couple of mornings of gymnastics and a little skating lessons for Adeline, but other than that, we just went with the flow.

Cups and water can entertain this girl for a long time!

Charlie is a fan of the Zamboni at the ice skating rink where Addie skates....he insists on staying after Addie's class to watch it clean the ENTIRE rink every time!  This day, Charlie was offered to sit up on it...

At the como zoo going on rides

trying to take any sort of posed photo of all the kids is quite a task...

this one is good...Clara is missing

Take 2 - Clara is in the photo but not interested in looking at all

Take 3 - Clara, still not into this...Charlie looks like he could burst from smiling

Take 4 - Clara looks up finally but really only to rub her brother's head, and Addie is fading...

my boy!

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!