A Couple of Monkeys...

Jack and Natalie were dying for something to do. It has been so hot outside that they've been unable to go outside and play. So we took them to Monkey Joe's. It is an indoor playzone with the blow up bounce slides and play areas. Jack and Natalie LOVED it!! There was a toddler area for Natalie too. There are plenty of chairs, internet service, and big flat screen TV's for the parents while the kids play. You can also have birthday parties there. We were there for over 2 hours. The kids were exhausted and had a blast. Jack can't wait to go back! It was hard to get him to leave of course. We played "one more time" for about 30 minutes! :)

Splish Splash in the Pool

On Father's Day we got the kiddie pool out and let the kids play!

We grilled some hot dogs and had strawberry shortcake for dessert!

It was a very hot day (90 plus degrees!) but we stayed pretty cool in

the shade.

Preschool Graduation!!

Processional to Pomp and Circumstance

Kindergarten and Preschool graduating class.

Jack is front row 2nd from the left.
Jack getting his diploma!
Jack walking back to his seat after receiving his diploma.

Recessional

Jack and his teacher Miss Darla.

Jack at the reception after graduation.

Proud parents and Jack.

We are so proud of Jack!! The graduation ceremony was very nice. The preschool classes sang a few songs and the kindergarten class said Bible verses. They received their diplomas and they showed a picture slide show of the preschool classes throughout the school year. Afterwards there was a reception where the children received gifts and the parents received a scrapbook of the photos in the slide show and a DVD of the slide show presentation. Our family celebrated by going to eat ice cream for a special treat!!

Last Day of Preschool!

Jack climbing the rock at the park.
Jack and his class at the petting zoo at the park.

Jack, Natalie, and Dad at the petting zoo at the park.

Jack and his friends playing at the park.

Gift for Miss Darla. Jack helped make the card. :) Inside

the card said..."Thank you for helping me grow!"

May 29th was the last day of school for the preschool and kindergarten classes. They went to school at 9:30am to practice graduation then headed to the local park for a picnic lunch, playing, and visiting the petting zoo. Graduation was later that evening. It was hard to say goodbye to his friends and Miss Darla. Jack loves school and had a wonderful teacher.

Mother's Day Tea

Jack's preschool class singing a Mother's Day song to us.

Jack bringing me the Mother's Day bonnet he made.

The children serving us sandwiches, chips, cookies, and lemonade.

Jack's preschool hosted a Mother's Day Luncheon for their mothers on May 8th. They made invitations to the luncheon, set the tables, prepared the menu, and made our special bonnets for us to wear. They also performed a Mother's Day song and served us our food. It was so sweet and special. I will remember it forever!

Easter 2009

Sam and Jack hunting for eggs...

Natalie on her first Easter Egg Hunt!

On the hunt for eggs!

Jack and Sam decorating eggs.

We celebrated Easter at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Jack and Sam decorated eggs and made a Easter craft. Natalie was amazed by Clara. We had a nice dinner and an Easter Egg Hunt in the yard. On Easter Sunday we went to church.

We're an Aunt and Uncle again!!

Amanda and Clara
Tiny little Clara.

Clara at home.

Clara and Aunt Heather.

Clara and Aunt Heather

Amanda and Jason became parents to a little girl on March 25, 2009. She joins big brother Sam.

Clara Jayne

7 pounds 4 ounces

20 inches long

Arrived at 8:28 pm

She is beautiful and so tiny! She has tiny fingers and long skinny toes on her feet! She loves to be swaddled in a tiny ball. She is a good little baby so far. Eats and sleeps mostly and only cries when being changed or hungry. She is very sweet!! Mommy and Clara are doing great!