The kids decided to "build a house"outside. They are all about setting up little houses - in the playroom, living room, foyer, and even in the backyard:
They use anything and everything, whatever they can find, to make it just right. On this particular occasion, it was mainly outdoor furniture and toys, though they did come inside for blankets, towels, and Raffie and Chloe Puppy-the-Monkey (their favorite sleeping partners).
I can't help but giggle at their creativity and cuteness. They've come up with some pretty original ideas.
Speaking of, I was greeted on the back porch one afternoon by a little lady in pink:
Pink, pink and more pink. Blush and bashful even. Gloves, a scarf, a parasol… Jewelry is always part of the ensemble. {The pink hibiscus on her cheek is from the end-of-year luau at school.}
A little while later, she changed into a different (pink) outfit to play.
This is a common scene here on Evergreen Drive. I love to sit on the back porch, having my devotion time, reading or working on the computer while the kids play in the yard. When Hannah wants a break from running around, swinging or playing house with little brother, she'll pull out her markers, grab some paper from the printer and come join me.
She loves to draw, color, make things with her art supplies, you name it. Right now I am in the playroom and she is in front of me at her easel painting. She is an artsy girl for sure. Would've loved to have put her in an art camp but there's nothing here for her age. {We are doing Lego camp and she is SO excited!}
So anyway, after that following weekend, Hannah had three more days of school. Good behavior water day was on that Tuesday. If you earned enough stickers in the weeks leading up, you could participate. Hannah started off behind in the sticker-earnings because she missed several days the first week due to pink eye and fever. Every day I would ask her how she was doing and, on the Friday before, she was very excited to inform me that she had earned 15 stickers - the number to qualify.
The teachers lay out a huge tarp doused with bubbles and turn on sprinklers. The children run around, slip and slide, squealing when the teachers spray them with hoses. They all love it.
Also that day, the kids went for their annual teeth cleaning. It was Hannah's third visit and Joseph's second. Once a year is about all we do {me too for that matter!}. It's expensive and I'm not too concerned about their teeth at this point. I will add that our check-ups have been really good so that relieves the pressure of me taking them every six months. No cavities so far, woo hoo!
Of course, they had to touch everything and Joseph had to ask questions about everything. Everything. It's an exhausting outing, but their little teeth are shiny and clean!
That Wednesday, I had my favorite group of moms over for our last small group of the year. Joseph was already at preschool when his BFF, Weston, arrived. His mom Rebecca (in the moms group of course) took this picture of them blowing kisses:
Thursday was Joseph's last day of preschool and the end-of-year program.
The program was in the sanctuary this year instead of the fellowship hall and that was a much better arrangement. Joseph was calm and a little shy at first, but then he woke up. I'm pretty sure his favorite song was "Sally the Camel". Watching him try to figure out his fingers, holding up the right number at the right time, was hysterical…and very cute.
We love our sweet Josey. So do Monkey and Meme, two of his biggest fans…
I cannot believe we are done with preschool. Forever. The church preschool has been a part of our lives for four years, starting when Hannah was in the 2-year-old program. She went three years there and Joseph three as well, starting in the 1-year-old class. Everyday, our little ones were right down the street on the church campus, not far from Daddy.
Joseph is off to pre-K at Ridge Road Primary. And, just like that, both of our babies are in big school. They will be down the hall from each other and they cannot wait! Such excitement.
On that same day, I took Hannah to a cowgirl birthday party for our little friends (and twins) Kessler and McFerrin.
Between the ponies, the trampoline, and the big swing, it was quite a fun time. As a favor, Hannah brought home a mason jar filled with all the dry ingredients for Cowboy/Cowgirl Monster Cookies. We made them yesterday. YUM!
On Friday night we watched our sweet friend, Erin, graduate from high school!
On Saturday we went to the farmer's market and spent a relaxing and fun day at home.
And on Sunday we celebrated Pentecost and Memorial Day at church before heading out of town for the night.
I love that picture of them…my three loves.
What a busy week it was!
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