Kindergarten Graduate

Ryan is now a Graduate.  

Yesterday was the last day of school and his graduation.

He was SOOOOOO excited about the big program.

And super proud that he had read 77 CHAPTER BOOKS this year!!  

This is just a small snippet from the ceremony.  

It was hard to catch with all the adult heads in the way... but HELLO, how cute is he?

I missed the first few seconds (and the last few), but his class all voted on things that made each of them special.  Ryan's were:

He can run SUPER FAST,

he's SUPER COOL, 

the TALLEST, and

fun to play with.

He told Miss Penny that his favorite thing to do this year was the Count to 100 worksheets.  

(Which makes total sense, because most of our commute he sits in the back and sees how high he can count.)

I can't believe that he's moving on to first grade!    

And while we have a few weeks left, I will miss his daycare!  They've cared for him since he was 8 weeks old, and have always been phenomenal.  Now, I have to learn to trust someone else!  

Sunday Snuggles

They don't always get along... 

after all, they are boys, 

and there are six years between them. 

 But deep down, 

I know that this is the best illustration of 

how they feel for each other.

Junior Duck Stamp Reveal.

Today was the day we finally got to see Evan's duck!

It's hard to see in the picture, but the detail of the duck is absolutely amazing.  Right down to his little webbed feet tucked under his tail feathers.  

He got a lot of ideas on how to improve, and as soon as we got home, he busted out his art prizes and began to sketch for next year.

Very proud mama moment!

Winter Came!

After hitting mid 70s in Febuary, and having a mild March, I was almost ready to pack away the winter clothes and dress the boys in shorts until September.

Glad I waited... Sort of. 

Kite Weather

We live on the west benches of the valley... and that means that we get an awesome wind.

And when a storm is coming, we get an even better one.

Today, was beautiful... except for the wind.

So we made the best of it by pulling out some cheap kites, and heading for the field behind the school.

I was surprised at how much the boys enjoyed it, and we ended up spending close to two hours flying kites!

So, Random Mail.

We randomly received a letter from the Department of Interior today.  

Addressed to Evan. 

Are you aware there is a contest for young artist called "The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program" 

I wasn't either.

BUT

Now we know, because Evan won a spot in the final's for the state of Utah!

Now we have to wait a month to find out what place he took AND see his Duck.  

(He says it's a common mallard flying through the air.)

But HOW COOL IS that??

The Lego America Roadshow

Just when you thought Lego couldn't get any more awesome... 

They show up at a mall near you with... 

The coolest display of crazy scenes... and ...

 recreations of some of Ameria's most famous buildings and landmarks.

Evan was absolutely floored.  

And even Mark was impressed. 

First Day of Kindergarten/Learning to be a Master Builder

AND NO PICTURE!!!

My children hate me.

Now, Ryan at least has an excuse... his daily routine barely changed... he goes to kindergarten at his daycare.  They take a BIT of a break for the summer, keep a fairly regular schedule, but have free toy day every day. 

And they have  a two year program, so he started Kindergarten LAST YEAR... it's OLD news.

BUT STILL!!! 

This picture was taken the night before... He was very very excited about his building project... a hoverboard/submarine for the Flash!  It's extra cool because it work underwater. 

(Someone better invent that "pause" button very very soon.)