Sugar Coma

Saturday we went out for pizza. After eating Steve told me we needed to swing by his brother's house who is our accountant because we needed to sign an addendum for our taxes. I didn't think anything of it so we headed over there. When we got there his brother pulled up the same time we did and shouted "I got the cupcakes." Steve was really smiling and I was really confused. He handed Steve a box and Steve handed it to me.

I was totally shocked and thrilled. I have been wanting to try these cupcakes forever!

Sorry I ate one before I took the picture. Okay actually 2 it was a bakers dozen. They did not disappoint! They were so good! What a great surprise. My husband is so sweet and I love him for being so good to me and thinking of me as he puts it "all the time."

Pre-school Grad

Kate graduated from pre-school.  She is a smart little thing and learned a lot this year.  She loved her teacher Mrs. Beck and making friends. She is definitely ready for Kindergarten.  Me, not so much. I hear going to school changes kids.  I'm not ready for Kate to change.  She's so innocent.  I'm also scared about the responsibility of having a schedule 5 days a week.  We are pretty use to doing what we want when we want.  Having to get everyone up and ready and out the door EVERY morning is a bit overwhelming.  Luckily Kate's school is right around the corner, walking distance! A little forced exercise since I don't do it on my own anymore. We are really living it up this summer and enjoying our freedom and  when Kindergarten starts Kate will go excitedly without any hesitation. I know she will thrive academically as well as socially.  The rest of us will survive, barely.

Kate wore her swimsuit to her graduation because that's how we do it in Las Vegas. I took a pic of Kate and her teacher and her class but somehow they got deleted from my camera. Sad.

Not Bummer Summer

My kids and I  get a little stir crazy if we don't have plans for the day.   They want to do something or go somewhere every day.  Kate was suppose to play with a friend today but she got sick and had to cancel.  Kate was bummed.  So we decided to make a list of things we had to do this summer. We are determined to do all of the items on the list at least once and I'm sure we will being doing some of these things multiple times.  We know if we do them all we will for sure have a not bummer summer.  Kate declared, "this is going to be the best summer ever!" I hope it is.

OUR NOT BUMMER SUMMER LIST


Make marshmallow guns and have a shoot out, Go swimming, Make lava lamps, Make popsicles, Freeze toys in ice,  Make play dough, Have a cousin party, Go to the beach, Ding dong ditch, Make cupcakes, Glow stick bath, Bowling, Dollar store trip, Learn a new song, Go on a walk at night with flashlights, Sidewalk chalk, Make paper plate hats, Fly kites, Water balloon fight, Science experiment, Make homemade ice cream, Make a fort, Go fishing, Make caramel popcorn, Have a pillow fight, Roller skating, Camp outside, Mini golf, Paint, Make cereal necklaces, Feed ducks, Go to a Circus, Bubble party, Go to aquatic center, Star gazing, Service project, Go on a hike, Go to Bellagio conservatory, Watch fireworks, Ride a train, Play hide and go seek in the dark, Go to the swap meet, Go to library,  Plant something,  Make masks,  Make bird feeders, Treasure hunt, Go on a scavenger hunt, Have a picnic, Visit a museum, Random acts of kindness, Do a craft, Bug hunt, Write letters, Obstacle course, Do a puzzle, Have a tea party, Go to a farmers market, Tie dye shirts, Take toys to a children’s hospital, Dance party, Banana split party, Run through sprinklers Take treats to a fire station, Borrow someone’s dog for a day, Make 72 hour kits.

My Day!

Mothers Day was a good day for me. I got to sleep in.  Steve and the kids brought me breakfast in bed! Kate made me a beautiful bracelet.  Steve bought me a very thoughtful gift. I was told how loved I am about 100 times.

These kiddos keep me insanely busy. It's hard work being a mom. Going to the hospital and working a 12 hour shift taking care of very sick patients almost feels like a break in comparison to the energy it takes to keep  up with my kids.

Even though some days I feel like I'm teetering on the verge of sanity I wouldn't trade spots with anyone in the world. I love my life and I love my kids more than any words could ever describe.  They give me purpose.  They bring me joy.  They teach me valuable lessons. They remind me what's important in life.  They make me laugh. They are so wonderfully innocent and pure. They Love me.  They are a dream come true!

Fire Station Field Trip

Kate's pre-school class went on a field trip to the fire station.  I tagged along with the boys because I knew they would love it! It was really fun.They got to go in  the Big trucks.

 They got to squirt the fire hose.

  They went on a tour of the entire station. They got to hear the loud alarms.  They got to see all the tools the firemen use. They even got to see the tool they use to cut through cars in action.  They had some metal and they let the kids feel how hard it was and then they used their tool and cut right through it. Kate said seeing that was her very favorite part of the day.
    Most importantly the learned some fire safety and had lots of fun! Success!!!

 

Father & Sons Camp Out

Steve took Luke & Jason to the father & sons camp out. From the stories I heard they all had a great time. Luke was especially jazzed about the guns he got to shoot. He even brought home the gun shells to show us girls. So glad they had a fun opportunity to bond.

Kate & I of course missed the boys but we enjoyed some quality girl time while they were gone. We went and saw the movie  The Lorax and then we went to Yogurtland.