C's Academy Kid's Pre-K graduation

C had his Pre-K graduation today from Academy Kids. He started attending this Mother's Day Out right after he turned two. I still have his picture on his first day of school.

They had a rhyme that spelled out School Days.

Isn't he handsome in his graduation cap and gown?

This is C throwing his hat in the air at the end of the ceremony! They all really enjoyed this part!

This is his whole class.

I specifically wanted this picture. I know we will eventually have one when he graduates from high school and I want to have a pic with C, my huband and I at each gradutation. I think it will make a great set of pictures from all of his graduations.

Have a blessed day!

E Falls Asleep In the Strangest Places

E falls asleep in the strangest places. She was sitting in the computer chair and the next thing I know she is asleep! At 10:40 a.m.! I couldn't even move her this time, b/c I had K asleep on my lap. E stayed in the chair, asleep, for about 45 minutes. She even woke up once, looked at me, talked to me, and then laid her head back again and went back to sleep. I tried to get her to move to the couch when she roused, but she would not. When K finally woke up, I did move E to the couch, then on to the van, all without waking her. She woke on the way to lunch and looked around and then asked where we were going! I was so glad I had my phone beside me so that I could snap a couple of pics.

This is after she woke up and then went back to sleep this way.

Here is a pic of my three kiddos all together. I love putting E and K in matching outfits!

Splash Day and Picnic

On Tuesday, C had a field trip with his Barn School class to the Splash Park in Forney. They played on the playground, splashed in the splash park, and had a picnic lunch. It was a fun day where us moms just got to sit and talk with each other while watching the kids play. They had so much fun and we were so grateful the rain stayed away for the day. Here are a few pics of C playing in the water.

E did have her bathing suit at one point. She took one run through the water, getting just a little wet, and decided it was too cold to play in the water. So, she played on the playground and just hung out with me, K, and the other moms.

Here is a sneak peek of C in his graduation gown for Academy Kids Mother's Day Out for his graduation on Friday. Doesn't he look so handsome? They took pics today and I was helping with them, so snapped this of C. I can't believe he is getting to be so grown up! Academy Kids graduation is on Friday at 10:30 a.m. I'm sure I will have lots more pics!

Have a blessed day!

Happy Memorial Day!

What a fun Memorial Day! We spent the day at Grandpa and Grandma J's house. Grandpa grilled pork chops and jumbo shrimp and squash for us and Grandma fixed potatoes, green beans, and rolls! It was delicious. Then we had a great time just hanging out, taking turns napping, and playing inside and out. Below are some pictures I took throughout the day.


Here is a pic before we left the house. The girls are in matching outfits and looked so cute. And C looks so handsome.

While Grandpa grilled, C and E shelled and ate peanuts outside.

After our lunch feast, we pulled out desserts which included homemade cheesecake, watermelon and ice cream. C loves watermelon and polished off two pieces. E stuffed cheesecake in her mouth and both enjoyed the ice cream.

E enjoyed some bowling outside on the front sidewalk.

K tried her hand at playing the piano.

My husband and C practiced hitting the ball--Using a pipe and bouncy ball! C did awesome at hitting the ball and greatly improved how to hold the bat and keeping his eye on the ball.

K loved playing with her big ball and loved bouncing on it.

Grandpa J with two of his girls!

Have a blessed day!

This is a cute pic that K's Mother's Day Out teacher snapped for me today. K's class went for a ride outside in the wagon. She took several from the front, but I love this one showing all of their backs. It is adorable!

She also got to come up to my class for an hour or so this afternoon and loved playing with the older babies. She is getting to be such a big girl and thinks she can keep up with anything they can do. She is walking so well now and knows she is more mobile.

C and E are spending this weekend in Arkansas. I felt like I was forgetting them when I left school today. They are excited about getting to see Grandma and Grandpa T and spend some time with their cousins and the rest of my family. I think K is already missing them. She is so used to them being here to entertain her.

Congratulation to Justin, who is graduating from Lamar High School tonight. I am so proud of you and wish I could be there. Congrats!

Have a blessed day!

E's Dance Recital

E's first dance recital was Thursday night. She was so cute and did so well during the recital. She twirled, jumped, and participated in the dance. I was afraid she would just stand there, but she was really into it.

This is a pic of E before the dance.

E's group performed the Teddy Bear dance. Ms. J let them take their teddy bears home and E was so pleased that she got to bring it home.

They performed two other dances with all of the Mother's Day Out classes. It was so cute to watch.

Have a blessed day!

The mystery of Jumper Cables figured out!

Oh the mysteries of jump starting a car! I have never had the need to jump start my own vehicle, myself -- until today! Normally, I would wait until my husband could do it or someone else that was available and had the know-how.

Yesterday morning, I got myself and the kids all ready to go to playgroup, gathered all of the things needed to spend the majority of the afternoon at the park, locked the door and got everyone in the car. WELL, the rear side door had been left open (they open electrically), therefore the van would not start. So, much to my children's dissappointment, we did not make it to play group. Instead, we spent the day around the house and my husband jump started the van last night. Yay! We're back in business.

This morning, we prepared to leave the house to take C to school and run a few errands. I decided to start the van -- before loading everyone, therefore opening those electric doors. I shout out a warning to the kids not to open their doors! So, I go to start it....click, click, click! Won't start!!!

So, I make a few quick phone calls and arrange for someone else to pick up and take C. Then, I called my neighbor and she agreed to drive her vehicle down so I can jump the van. With some instruction from our husbands, we managed to get the right cables attached to the correct charges and got my van started. We didn't even have any major goof ups!

I went directly to the auto repair shop to have my battery checked. Nothing was wrong with it, they say. He cleaned some corrosion off of the cables, that will hopefully solve the problem. Maybe it just didn't get enough of a charge last night.

Here is a cute pic of E. She fell asleep up on top of the back of the sofa. I did move her down to the seat, but not before I snapped a cute picture!

Have a blessed day!