End of Another School Year

I always feel like such a kid when the end of another school year comes. I get very excited and all caught up in the activities. This year Alex graduated from preschool and Sammy graduated from 1st grade. Here are the highlights.

Alex's preschool graduation from Kids Academy was quite the event. They held it at a Marriot Hotel, wore cap & gowns, and put on a great program. Doesn't he look very grown up?

Proud daddy.

A mom who is trying to hold back the tears.

Sammy enjoyed her first grade class. They had a Hawaiian Luau class party. Sammy with a couple of her friends.

What could be better then pizza?

Sammy's class only had 5 girls by the end (only 8 to start). But they had fun anyways.

A little update...

A few random photos of some fun time in May.

This was my Mother's Day Tea Party at Alex's school. He made me that wonderful hat. We sipped water (I said no to the ice tea), nibbled on yummy cookies that they had made, & had delightful conversation.

Sammy's been taking gymnastics and really love it. Her favorite time is on the bar.

Clara is into shoes. She always wants to wear the fancy ones, but can't seem to walk in the at all, which drives her crazy!

George went to Switzerland for "work". He was there for 4 days, had two meeting, & did a lot of sight-seeing. Hopefully, next time I can tag-a-long.

The kids were so excited to see their daddy...a week was too long for them. He brought home delicious chocolates, which Clara loved! She was so tired, but had to finish every last bite.

Easter

Easter wouldn't be complete with out...
Easter pjs from Grandma Gourley.

Coloring easter eggs. Alex had dyed hands for a few days.

Matching Easter outfits. My friend Emma made them and I love them! Thanks Emma!

Easter egg hunts. Clara just loved the basket.

Sammy was very successful.

Alex just followed others, so didn't get many eggs. But still had fun.

Spring Break Highlights

We had a great Spring Break at home exploring our still "new" home.
We went to the Sea Aquarium in Miami. We saw a sea lion show, "flipper" the dolphin show, & a killer whale. A long with many huge turtles, aligators, sharks, & fish. We had so much fun we got season passes.

George took off a day and went with us to Butterfly World. Sammy had the most fun trying to get butterflies to land on her and identifying them in the book.

It was hard for Alex to hold still enough to catch one, but he finally did!

Sammy was excited to feed the birds some nectar. She said they hurt a little, but she loves all animals.

Alex on the other hand hated it...if you couldn't tell from the picture!

Spring Break wouldn't be complete without a trip to the beach. We went with our great friends the Buhlers. They have 4 boys and Alex fits right in. Thanks Buhlers for playing with us!

A Little Fun in March...

Just some of the fun things we have done in March.

Clara loves to be big or at least think she is. These are 3-D glasses from the movie "Monsters vs. Aliens". I went with Sammy & Alex for a birthday party. It was a blast!

Sammy is my big helper these days. She helped plant the flowers in the pot & does about anything else she is asked to do. I don't know what I would do without her!

Alex LOVES to play cars. Every day he begs me to play with him. This morning we set up every single car he owns. Pretty cool!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Elene (George's mom) always sends us the best holiday packages including the seasonal shirt! I just love the kids in green! We are so lucky to have her for a grandma!