Family Fun Day

Mike's work hosted their annual family fun day picnic on June 14. We took the kids for a fun afternoon of face painting, a bouncy bounce, and all you can eat ice cream. It was a great afternoon to visit with coworkers and their families. Of course it rained of us and they had to close down some of the bouncy bounce toys but it was still a fun time, and everyone slept very well that night.

The kids had a caricature drawn of the two of them together.

Both of them had to have their faces painted. They were very disappointed when we made them wash their faces before going to church. We figured it wouldn't help any reverence issues to have their faces so decorated. (I know, we're so mean!)

Becca and Rachael loved the bouncy toys.

Madeline Visits

My sister Madeline and her son Aidan came and visited us for a week. I warn you now, we had way too much fun, and took way too many pictures. We didn't do anything big while she was here mostly hanging out around the house, or taking the kids to the park or playing the in sprinkler. But it was great to have her here for a while, and the cousins had a lot of fun playing together.

We got this rocket for Chris, we thought he would have fun playing with it during the summer. Mike helped him set it up the first night Madeline was here. It was a little tricky getting the baking soda and vinegar in the right spots and then fitting it together but we eventually got it figured out and it blasted into the air (about 5 feet into the air, the package says it will go 25, we'll get back to you on that one)

Aunt Madie braided Becca's hair, which is no small job because Becca's hair is very fine and wispy. Becca loved her braids and showed them off the rest of the day.

Rachael learned that she could hitch a ride on the walker and get driven around the house. It was also a great place to pick up stray cheerios, though she did share a few with Aidan.

We took the kids to the park for a fun morning of playing in the sun. Afterwards we meet Mike at McDonald's for lunch.

Rachael taught Aidan a new trick, how to climb stairs. Sorry about that Madie!

Getting ready for Church means Saturday night baths. To save time we put that babies in together. They had a great time splashing and climbing but they did eventually get clean.

This is just funny. The kids love the air vent in the living room. Aidan would crawl over it and let the cool air blow his face, and Becca loves to make her skirt blow out.

On Madie's last day here we took the kids outside for some fun in the sprinkler.

Aunt Madie left behind some cheese balls. Rachael loves them but they are almost too big for her little mouth.

Last Day of Kindergarten

Chris had a great year at kindergarten. He made some good friends and learned many new things. He has become a very good little reader. His summer project is to read all of the books in the "Beast Quest" series. On the last day of school they invited parents and siblings to come to the classroom for a small awards ceremony and then we all had lunch together before going outside to play. He's very excited to start 1st grade in the fall.

Chris and Becca with Chris's teacher Mrs. Thornhill.

Dazhan, Chris and Jabari

Chris and Caleb, who lives just up the street.

Lost Tooth

Well, we finally lost a tooth. After months of having 2 rows of teeth, Chris has finally lost his first tooth. He had been wiggling it all day, and showing me how far it could twist so I was hopeful that it wouldn't be long. At bedtime as I brushed his teeth, it just fell right out. We took pictures and put the tooth in a special envelope for the tooth fairy. Chris stayed awake until Mike came home so he could show him, and then they called Grandpa to tell his tale. He was thrilled when the tooth fairy left him 2 quarters which he put in his piggy bank and then insisted on paying tithing on it. What a thoughtful boy I have.