A Day in the Park

We had to leave our house so the contractors could finish up a few remaining projects, so we took off as soon as everyone was dressed. First, we had lunch at the Original Pancake House before heading to the Zoo. Despite the fact that it was cloudy and cold, the time flew by and once the contractor told me he was done, we headed home for lunch and naps. It's going to be so hard not to have this amazing place in our back yard. 

(What a skyline)

(Charlie actually wanted to take another picture) 

(The cows were out for breakfast too) 

(Evy climbing very high) 

(The kids loved the lion, who was out and vocal)

(Charlie trying to meditate in the conservatory)

(Evy was not happy that Charlie wanted her to leave his "peaceful" spot) 

(Beautiful blue eyes) 

Sharing a Bed

While Grandma was watching these two crazy kids, Charlie somehow ended up in Evy's crib! He says he was "sleep walking", but I think they just wanted to cuddle. We managed to get Charlie out before he crushed his sister. 

Pirates

Summer vacation is here! We could not be home for a couple days because we have contractors painting the house so we headed out to Pirate's Cove for part of the day with Pops. When Charlie was Evy's age he loved this place. Evy definitely shared those same feelings and was thrilled to go on the rides. Charlie could have used a few more  "bigger" rides, but he managed to still enjoy himself.

Last Day of Kindergarten! June 21, 2016

The day is finally here - Charlie has finished with kindergarten! Our big boy is heading to first grade! 

This year Charlie has developed a love for writing and creating his own stories. He also blew through his sight words and can now read chapter books. He has been practicing addition, subtraction, and multiplication too. He is as creative as ever and still loves his art time. He has made so many amazing friends and after three wonderful years at Mayer it is bittersweet to say goodbye. Charlie has received an amazing education and is thriving. 

To celebrate his last day of Kindergarten and at Mayer, Charlie opened his special graduation present from daddy after school, a new watch! After Charlie opened his gift, he and Evy spent time playing with friends on the playground before we headed to the graduates choice for dinner - Potbelly's. After we were home Charlie tasted the treat our babysitter left for him and we headed upstairs for bath where Charlie got to try out his new big-boy robe. Big boys wear watches and robes - or at least Charlie does! 

(Charlie and Evy on our last walk to Mayer) 

(Jane (the babysitter) and Evy made Charlie a card and got him a special treat) 

(He finally has a big boy robe)

(3 years of school complete!) 

(He's definitely grown a lot!) 

Look at these kids!

Playing Around

At the beginning of the year, she could barely make her way up the playground at Mayer. Now she is a total monkey!