Beach Day

I woke up one morning on the last week of school realizing that that day was my last full day with just having Norah all to myself.  The boys would be home a few days later and then in the fall she's heading off to school. 

We made the most of the day by spending it at the beach together.  I'm going to miss my little sidekick next year.  

Teacher notes

End of the year notes to his teacher

Fun Run

Joel's school put on fun run fundraiser again this year.  They had to get pledges for the laps the ran.  Joel was so mad that I wouldn't pledge $175 because kids who got $175 in pledges got this toy prize that I looked up on amazon for $8. I told him he could buy it for $8 with his own money but that wasn't good enough for him. He doesn't really understand reason sometimes.  He was mad for a few days and even tried that tactic that whatever I pledged would benefit Norah for the next few years because all the money went back into the school.  haha! He really should be a lawyer because he loves to argue. Colin couldn't understand why he would want to pay $175 for an $8 toy.   I pledged $10 flat donation.  He has since decided he wants to ask for the $8 toy for his birthday and that works fine for me! 

But it was a fun morning and the weather was perfect for the run. 

It was fun watching him enjoy running. 

Pool time

After we spent time by the river we came back and swam in Ant Ants pool. 

I love her fashion sense! Shes so funny in that she plans outfits days ahead of time, always with a plan if she gets too hot or too cold. Yet if she likes an outfit she will wear it several days in a row no matter how dirty it gets until I can sneak it into the wash. 

I just love kids in goggles!

The first time Norah spent at Ant Ant's pool and then now! Time goes by so fast! I miss that sweet, snugly baby but a 5 year old princess is pretty amazing and fun. 

It was a fun weekend.  And I think Brent enjoyed having a quiet house to himself for a little while.  We are more than ready for summer to officially begin.  Just one more week of school!

Belle Island

Saturday we took the kids to Belle Island to walk around and play in the river. 

That raft got stuck and another rafting guide had to jump into the rapids and swim to them. We got front row seats to the whole rescue.  I was impressed and would safely use that company when we go rafting. Colin is dying to go so I need to see if he's old enough.  

I dont think anyone is surprised that Joel got completely wet and covered with mud. 

Norah wasn't happy when I tried to take a just colin and mommy picture. 

We love Ant Ant!

Squirrels Game

Last Friday the kids and I went up to Richmond for the weekend. Sarah's work was putting on an event where they tailgated at the office and then walked over to watch the Richmond Flying Squirrels Game.  The kids had a blast playing with all the other kids and I think Norah had two cotton candys and two snowcones at Ant Ants work.  And I'm pretty sure thats all she ate for dinner that night!

Daniel used to be Sarah's neighbor and this was his first ever baseball game.  He's from Africa and the nicest guy.  Colin stuck by him and explained the whole game to him. 

We had great seats.

Joel made friends with Amy's new kids.  Amy - in the middle below, just got married to a man with three adorable kids.  It was fun meeting the kids and I'm glad they all hit it off. 

Norah kept trying to get the players to throw her a ball.  Each time the players changed sides they would toss a ball to one of the kids. 

These girls were instant friends and had fun together all night.  That sweet girl's name is Abigail :)

She got a ball and she is very very proud of this baseball.  Norah was standing there among a bunch of boys and Colin said she had an advantage of being a girl and really cute.

It was a fun night.  The kids did great even walking back to Ant Ants work and not getting to bed until midnight. 

School

How we feel about having three more weeks of school left....


























Bring on summer! we are more than ready!

Smores

Weekend fun

This weekend Sarah and Jill came to visit. 

On Sunday they wanted to go canoeing. I think we will be canoeing a lot this summer. 

Joel went on strike because I wouldn't let him grab a fishing lure that was stuck to a tree.

His faces make me laugh

We paddled around for over an hour and got out to go look at the big river when all of a sudden a huge crack of thunder came.  We went back to the canoes and started heading back to the park.  Joel and I were in the same canoe and he surprisingly thought the rain was great.  He paddled and had a great time.  He just kept telling me that it was the SECOND time we had gotten caught in the rain at this park so he is making sure he brings an umbrella with him.  Norah didn't say anything, she was really quiet Brent said but she just looked miserable. We got soaking wet. She had brought special the dog and also another stuffed animal. When she got home she carefully  dried them off and put them under a warm blanket with their heads on a pillow.  So sweet.  It was fun - and the rain added another adventure to it.