A trip to Michigan

The kids and I made a quick trip to Michigan for Cole's graduation party.  We gave Brian a family-free weekend to work on projects and do his own thing.  

Highlights from the trip:

Rides with Uncle Tim

The Beach at Sunset

 Two jumping sisters

Cole's party-- with tons of chocolate desserts and many bacon dishes!

 Emma really enjoyed hanging out with Cole's girlfriend

And of course... Squirt.

We got to watch Wes give him a bath.

Last day of school for 3

We celebrated like this:

Pre-K ends with FUN

Lucas's last day of school included a walk with his class (Dad joined him) to the park for a picnic (Samuel, Emma and I met them there).

They even had a pinata!  It took about three rounds of each kid hitting it to even make a small hole!  Emma and Samuel got to do it too!  

 Lucas standing next to Isaiah (his PreK BFF, in the blue shirt)

Once Lucas realized there was a hole- he had an idea...

After this they all played on the playground for a while.  What a great way to end the year!

Lucas's End of the year self portrait

Samuel's 7 year old pictures!

I decided that since we have quite a change of scenery here at our new house, I will take all the kids pictures in our yard this year.  I realize I missed Lucas, but don't be surprised if you see some 5 1/2 yr old pictures in July.

So, Samuel was the first one!  I did actually take them in April-- just forgot to post them!

We usually do pictures during a special Mom-kid time that includes some fun and has us gone for an hour or more.  I told them to look forward to that again next year, but this time around we are talking 5-10 minutes!  Still fun though!

Spring Band Concert

We think the band keeps getting better and better!  At their Spring Concert they did one all percussion piece, so that is what I thought I would share.  It was really neat!  And Nathan had lots of playing time!

 Lucas with his favorite pair of socks and favorite shoes!

Rachel's Shower

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Rachel's Bridal shower!  It was a wonderful time of fellowship in honor of this Amazing gal!

Nathan's 15 year old pictures!

Nathan is an easy one to photograph.  He and I have a connection that makes smiles (and laughs) come easily.

We will never forget the conversation that led to this picture (which he didn't realize I had taken).