Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, Ed and Wayne!!

Since I had to work on actual Father's Day, Matt got to celebrate early on Saturday. He started the day by taking Stanley to a car show. Then he went by himself to hang out with a friend and take a trip to the stereo store. In the evening, we went out to eat at Black Bear Cafe, so Matt could get his favorite dinner, a country fried steak.

It was a wonderful day celebrating Matt. He is such a great dad to Lisa and Stanley, and they love him so much. I appreciate everything he does for our family, and I feel lucky everyday for the family we have.

Stanley makes lunch!

Stanley got the idea that he could make lunch all by himself for Lisa and me. He didn't want any help, so I decided to use that time to clean the bathroom. He had a few questions along the way, but was pretty much on his own for the whole lunch-making process. He came up with a great, healthy lunch for us!

For him and Lisa he made whole wheat bagels with jelly (for Stanley) and honey (for Lisa...because she doesn't like jelly), pretzel crackers, & a carrot. In a bowl, he put peanut butter with crackers and cheese to dip.

For me, he made a turkey and mayo sandwich on bread, with an apple and pretzel crackers.

He did such a great job, I'm going to have him make lunch every Friday!

Lisa said, "Stanley, you're the best cook in town!"

The chef!

I love how he used the heal of the bread for my sandwich. :)

Last days of kindergarten

The last days of kindergarten for Stanley were full of fun events!

Classroom Party
Stanley's teacher had an end-of-the-year party in the classroom. It was a fun way to celebrate!

Graduation picture

Getting ready to sing...They sand the cutest song,
"What I am."

At the end of the song, each students said a word

that they thought described them.

Each kid got a "red carpet moment," and their teacher

presented them with a certificate.

Stanley with his kindergarten diploma!

Stanley and his teacher, Mrs. Schram

Stanley reading a book to kids in his class

Spring Carnival
I was one of the parents on the carnival planning committee, so the night of the carnival, I was too busy to take pictures! Matt took Lisa and Stanley around the carnival to all the fun attractions: Clown performance, photo booth, bounce houses, animal rides (mechanical animals they drive), food & ice cream!

This is the one picture we got at the carnival!

Field Day
The students had so much fun on field day! There were so many great activities for them to participate in. I volunteered at the bubble station. It was a little rainy, but the kids still had so much fun with the bubbles!

Stanley at the bubble station

Chasing bubbles

They had stickers they wore that listed all the activities.

Stanley & Jarek at the marble pool

Stanley and his buddies

At the end of field day, they had a tug-a-war against another
kindergarten class.

And they got a cookie and popsicle at the end!

Last Day of School

Leaving for the last day of kindergarten!

Waiting at the bus stop with the neighborhood kids

Getting off the bus at the end of the day!
Finished with kindergarten!

Salmon Creek Park & Klineline Pond

The kids and I explored a new park last weekend. First we visited the water, Klineline Pond. The pond is set up for swimming (on a hot day, which this wasn't). There are lifeguard stations and a sandy beach. We watched an osprey circling the pond and diving for fish. The kids explored the water, and found fish, crawfish, and tadpoles. We had a picnic near the water, and then the kids played on the playground.

Near the pond, there is a beautiful trail, the Salmon Creek Trail. We took a walk on the trail, but since the kids had already done so much, we didn't go too far. Lisa was already getting crabby, and she kept yelling at me, "Stop following me!" Since we were walking on the same trail, I didn't have much of a choice to follow her. Ha!

We had a great time, and I can't wait to try swimming there on a nice day!

Volunteer Appreciation Assembly

Stanley's school had a volunteer appreciation assembly to say thank you to all the parent volunteers. As a part of the show, the kindergarteners sang an adorable song!

Lisa's first swim class

Lisa started her first swim class session on her own, without mommy in the pool with her!

Waiting to go into swim class

She's so excited to swim!
She wants to be a scuba diver. 

Blowing bubbles

Perfecting the kick

Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

During Memorial Day weekend, we had a family outing to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. There are two different areas of the park. One part of the park has a hiking trail and a Native American cedar plank house. While we were hiking, we saw a bald eagle and a snake. After our hike, we went to the other part of the park where there is a 4-mile drive with a guided audio CD. The CD had information about birds, animals, and water features in the park. We saw deer, bunnies, nutria with babies, red-tailed hawk, great blue heron, kestrel, waxwings, and red-winged blackbirds. It was beautiful and a fun way to spend the day together.

Laughing 

Little Lisa posing

Mr. Cool Guy

Having a snack

Beautiful view

400-year-old oak tree

Mama and her hikers

Watching a train from the bridge

Walking with daddy