Skating Party

Well, it's official, all of the kids are out of school. It is crazy to think that next year Haley will be in 7th, Michael in 4th, Sydnee in 3rd, and Kelsei in 1st!! We are so looking forward to our summer together. Being that yesterday was the last day of school, some friends of ours had a roller skating party for the kids. The kids had a great time, but the funnest (is that even a word?) part was watching my husband. Now let me start by saying he is an incredible athlete, but when he put on those skates last night he turned into the most uncoordinated man I have ever seen!!!! Haley and I laughed so hard! He did get better as the night went on, but at first I couldn't even let him help skate with the kids. I was afraid he would take them down with him! (sorry babe, but you know it is true!) Anyways, as always, it was a great family night, and everyone slept sooooo good last night!!

Fieldtrips

With the end of the school year so close, the last few weeks are nothing but field trips and partys! I volunteered to go on both Sydnee's and Kelsei's class trips. (sounded like a good idea at the time, and isn't this why I stay home so I can do this stuff with the kids????) So Kelsei's was last week, I get to school and find out that there are 31 parents there to take the 35, that's right 35, kindergartners on the trip. HELLO... I've never taught kindergarten (and have no desire to do so) but isn't that a lot of parents?? Why were we getting notices for weeks about the need for volunteers for this trip?? Anyways, we loaded up on to the school bus. (an experience in itself) and headed downtown, rode the carousel, played at the park, at at the Olive Garden, and watched a play. The kids had fun. I love this age, there are no clicks. You are best friends with whatever kid you are standing next to. When do we outgrow that and start to judge others and ourselves?



Sydnee's field trip was on Monday. Interestingly, the parent/student ratio dropped significantly. Are kids not as fun in 2nd grade?? I think they are, and we had zero "potty emergencys" which is more then I can say for Kelsei's class trip. So off we went in the big yellow bus again. This time to watch the dolphin movie on the IMAX and then to Manito Park for a scavenger hunt. We had a great time. Sydnee is really growing up fast, and it was great to hang out with her for the day.

Brian's Birthday

We had so much fun with Brian's Birthday. We rented the hummer limo, and picked him up at work to surprize him. We told him that we could go anywhere he wanted, and what did my sweet husband do??? Seeing how much fun the kids were having, he asked them if they wanted to go pick up all the neighbor kids and let them ride with us. Of course the kiddos jumped at this opportunity, so Brian's 39th birthday was spent driving around Spokane (and stopping at McDonald's no less) with all of the kids in our neighborhood. This is why I love this man. He always puts our little family first. I'm sure our kids had more fun than Dad did, but what a great memory!!!