Graduation Day!

So my little guy just graduated from his first year of preschool.  He loved Miss Camilla and all the things she did.  The kids put on a great program where they marched around the yard, said the pledge of allegiance, and sang a few of their favorite songs.  This is a picture Naynay drew of what he wants to be when he grow up (see video below!)

                                

     
                        

So, this is him saying what he wants to be when he grows up.  Sorry, I keep forgetting that I can't turn the camera for video so you'll have to watch it on it's side.

By the end most everyone had shed a tear, except me.  Is that weird?  I was very excited for Naynay and a little worried about how I was going to fill his active life with meaningful activities like Miss Camilla did.  I guess we'll just have to take it one summer day at a time!  Good Job Naynay on a great year full of many big milestones!  I love ya, Bug!

The Many Faces of Us!

                                                          
                                                        

Spring recap

Well, spring is gone and summer is here!  Yippee!!!  Here's what's been going on at our home.  As a special treat, Mana and Papa came to visit in March to spend some much needed time with the kids.  It was a very laid back visit with one exciting ride on the potty train (the monorail!).  The kids loved the downtime with Mana and Papa and I loved all the attention for the kids and help with every day life.  I was still working (crazy tax season) so Mana stayed a whole week to help out.  What a wonderful blessing for me!  I could never have asked for a better mother-in-law!  Thank you, Jan, for all you do for me and my family!

NayNay continues to surprise us with his lego building abilities.  Here is his version of Grandpa's tire store!  I love the color scheme!
For Easter we had the pleasure of a weekend visit from Uncle Teo and Cousin Ryland.  It was baby Mikey's blessing so Grandma and Grandpa were also in town but stayed with Mikey most the time.  The kids were lucky that the Easter Bunny knew that Ryland would be visiting and they all got fun baskets, lots of eggs, and too much candy.  

Shortly after Easter, tax season ended and I was able to go meet Curtice in Rome.  He was there for work but I snuck in for a few days of sight seeing!  How fun for me!  Go to http://gallery.me.com/icurtice for more pictures.  NayNay and FeFe were so lucky too because Grandma Mamu stayed to watch over them, leaving Grandpa to fend for himself.  Poor Grandpa.  At least we had fun!
Upon returning home from Rome, FeFe and I started the wonderful journey of potty-training as a surprise for dad who didn't get home from Rome until the first of May.  And for all of you who have done this, you know that it is a journey.  She's doing great!  Thank you to all who helped with NayNay!  I could never do what I do without you!
More recently, we were lucky enough to be visited by my Uncle Grant and Aunt Annette.  Grant immediately started spoiling the kids (as is evident by the large tower he left behind).  They were great guests and I hope they come again, after their mission in Columbia, of course!

NayNay and dad had a great weekend at a father son outing and ever since NayNay can't stop talking about the next time we go.  So now you all know our vacation plans this year.
And last of all, We have just been doing all kinds of crazy and silly things here at home!  What a great start of a year it has been and I hope it will just get better and better!!