Life Lately

1. I know it's not truly official yet, but can we just say it already? Welcome summer!!!

 2. Someone is getting an early start at technology...or maybe it's more that nothing is safe anymore.

3. Kathryn had her last soccer game a few weeks ago. It was a fun (and cold) season. Michael challenged her to kick the ball one time during her last game. I think it kind of kicked her, but we'll just go with it. And she has informed me that she does in fact want to play next "session".

4. A new way of playing together.

5. Kathryn had her last day of preschool. We've done a co-op with friends the last two years and it has been so much fun for them (and us moms...most of the time). These three are such good friends and they are all more than ready for kindergarten in the fall. And the next generation of preschoolers are pictured below.

 6. There's nothing like using a leftover bone from some delicious ribs as a chew toy. 

7. Do we look like we've been married for nine years? Well it's true...we celebrated our anniversary a few weeks ago. We dropped Kat and Max off at Michael's parents and took off for a short get away. Samuel tagged along, but he had a few babysitters along the way (Thanks CJ, mom and dad and my other mom and dad for making it all possible).  We had a blast shopping, eating, playing games and biking. We even avoided getting electrocuted in the hotel hot tub. I love you honey! Thank you for nine wonderful years and here's to a million more.

Ten on Thursday

1. I've never been a sink bather. I'm not really sure why...sanitary reasons maybe? But I gave it a try one afternoon, and Sam loved it. He cried and screamed when I took him out.

2. Kathryn and Maxwell love to play together. Oh my goodness their imaginations just crack me up- I love them so much. Here they are dressed in some of Sam's baby clothes.

3. First haircut for this little boy. He did pretty good as long as he had that bottle in his hands.

4. It was an absolutely beautiful evening, so Micheal pulled out his golf clubs and gave us some pointers.

5. I know I've said this about a million times, but this boy loves dirt. Or shall we say, this boy loves mud. He could happily spend all day playing in the mud. And what a silly boy too. I asked to take his picture and he immediately made this face.

6. My darling niece left on her mission a few weeks ago and we were able to go listen to her "farewell" talk. She did a lovely job and we are so proud and excited for her. She will be a wonderful missionary (along with another niece who is already out and another going soon). I am starting to feel old since I used to babysit her.

7. We stayed with my parents while on that trip. I found Kathryn coloring at my dad's desk early one morning. Brings back childhood memories...

8. We also had a chance to visit Michael's grandma before going to my niece's farewell. Unfortunately, we found out earlier this week that grandma was in the hospital with congestive heart failure. We decided to take a day trip to visit her. She is recovering and doing a little better though. And what an amazing (almost) 92 year old! We love that sweet lady.

9. The children entertained themselves most of the morning in their "clubhouse".

10. Soccer is still going. Only two more games. Kathryn's interest has started to wain a little bit, but I hope she will try again next year. It has been a fun adventure for our family. Her game was cancelled last weekend because of the weather, and she was pretty sad about it. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for the last two games.

Apache Helicopters

I got a message the other day letting me know that a friend had invited our preschool group to watch some Apache helicopters land at the local airport. I had to send a message back:

"That sounds like fun. I guess I'm not sure what an Apache helicopter is. Just a helicopter?"

As you can tell, I'm not really in the know on military equipment. Or helicopters.

Our friend knew the pilot, and he was kind enough to show the helicopter to us during his pit stop. 

It was a pretty special treat for all the kids.

And if we're being honest here, the adults were pretty darn excited too. Especially the menfolk. 

Luckily Michael had the day off and was able to accompany us on this preschool field trip.

The kids got to climb up on the helicopter for some fun pictures. 

And Michael got to pick the pilot's brain about all the amazing technology. He was practically in heaven.

This is Max's gun face. He's pretty good at it isn't he? You'll notice it in a couple of pictures.

Michael loved the pilot's call name "Hot Load". I think he wants me to start calling him by that same name:)

I now know what an Apache helicopters are, and they are pretty cool!