No no say it ain't so!

Well there would have been lots of tears if I did not have one more crop to go through preschool! This is the second time for this Mama that preschool has come to an end. This little guy is ready for 4K. 

 

We started the morning off picking flowers for Tripp's teachers! He was so excited to bring them in.

 

Juliette even got to go into school late so that she could walk Tripp into his last day. He was so excited! And the last day of school brought a pet parade. Each child had to bring in their favorite stuffy animal. Tripp chose to bring in "Sprinkes"

 

Ms. Sharon had to come and give both of her babies a big hug and kiss! Juliette and Tripp just love her!

 

Each day for the past two years, their bags have hung on the fence with their goodies from the day to be picked up! The final hang up of 3k.

 

And if there is one thing that has been the same each day at preschool for the past two years, by pickup time this little guy is a hot sweaty little boy! He lives up his time playing!

The day ended with a going away play date for his best friend Patrick who is moving to Wisonsin. Tripp was driving them to his new home.

 

 

My favorite day of the year

These four precious babies have given me my ultimate purpose in life! Since their births, I have loved more than I ever could imagine! Each is so special in their own way. They are each so different and I could not love them more! 

 

 

 

I had the perfect Mother's Day! My perfect day request was a picnic on the back porch with cheeses, liver sausage with sweet pickles, olives and champagne followed by a little something sweet. 

The day included a two hour nap (just because) followed by an all afternoon play day in the pool. Dinner was as easy as having a 2nd picnic back outside with the leftovers from lunch!

 

My cup runneth over! 

The journey may not always be easy but I could not imagine my life on any other path! This is my world and my heart is beyond full! 

Can you believe these nuggets are 17 months??

The babies got thier first taste of a little putting green at the club at 17 months! They were much more interested in pulling the flags and running away with them than anything else.

They are both so animated now. They still say a few words. Tyler says, "Ju-iette", "Tyler", "Tessa" and that is really all. Thomas says "Tyler", "dog" and "Thomas." They interact with each other more each day. They call each other's name but more often call out their own name. It is so funny. 

Tyler is the adventurous one. He is ready to get out and see the world. He is busy, persistent, a climber and ready to run the opposite way of whichever way you would be going. With those traits also comes biting. We are trying to

Put an end to it but he still bites Thomas. Usually now we can catch him right before he is about to chomp.

Thomas enjoys being the baby! He wants nothing more than to be held 14 hours a day if possible. He is definitely happiest when he is eating and close to Mommy! He loves to pet the doggies and give them a hug. 

 

Thomas Daniel 

 

Tyler James

 

Notice the direction here - if one goes west, the other goes east... If you gones south the other no doubt will head north.  

 

Tyler here is taking a breather while biting his lip and plotting his next move!

 

 

Uh oh...

So all the he kids as well as Don recently got over the lovely "Hand, Foot and Mouth" virus. It was lovely let me tell you. If it was bad enough the kids got it, Don then got it and it was by far the worst of all of them. He was miserable to say the least. 

As the house is finally saying goodbye to this, this little pistol comes down the stairs and says, "Uh oh Mommy, look, it's back!"

Little Missy had actually painted the blisters on her face! She is something else!

 

The best one liner lately

Mommy: "Tripp let's go potty... you need to go potty"

Tripp: "Don't worry. I went yesterday."

Love from yours truly!

What does one buy at the Book Fair??

It's time for the book fair! Some one is so excited this morning and reminds me that it is "buy one book get one book free day..."

So it's the Book Fair... I am assuming Juliette will come home with two nice books to read. 

Ummm here is what she came home with...

Three receipts of three separate purchases, one penny left in change, one book for her brother (because as she says she is so kind to buy her brother a book and no book for her), a pretend phone which holds four markers, two pencil drumsticks, two pencils that change colors when holding them, a "beautiful" bookmark, a special pen that has crystals in it per Juliette, some colored smelling highlighters and two dum dums that she purchased in the magic quarter drop! 

In good Juliette fashion, every purchase she made and received any kind of change with she went back for another purchase. Three purchases later and what is she left with...

"Oh Mommy I have one penny in change for you..."

Me, "Juliette didn't you need to get a book for yourself?"

Juliette: "Oh no Mommy I thought it was so nice that I bought one for Tripp instead. He will like a book more than me."

This girl... a scholar for sure!

 

 

My First Holy Communion

We celebrated the most beautiful day today! Juliette made her First Holy Communion. We have the most wonderful parish and Father does an amazing job preparing the children for this most Holy occasion. 

Juliette woke up that morning a little nervous but over came that knowing what a very special day it was as Jesus entered her heart today. She was so excited to put on her special "Tessa Designed Dress" as she called it. She looked so beautiful inside and out.

Juliette, Father West and Tripp

 

Her little brother was just as excited for her. He was sure it was his day as well to make his First Communion.

 

Juliette and her Grandfathers

 

40 children made their First Communion in the parish.

 

Juliette and her classmates from school.

 

Juliette with the designer her Tessa! Tessa was a Eucharistic Minister for the ceremony and was able to offer Juliette the cup of wine on such a special day.

 

We were so happy that Uncle Jack and Ms. Pam joined us from Michigan for the special celebration!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The day was PERFECT! The weather was AMAZING - breezy 70 degrees and no humidity and most importantly this little girl when asked how she felt after receiving Communion replied, "Amazing!"

Thank you Lord for the gift of faith!