Summer Fun....Mary Poppins

Let me set the picture for everyone.  I am very slow at finalizing plans and always wait too long so we miss out on fun things.  This year I am trying to break old habits and make new ones.  When Larry & Carrie told me they were coming for the preview night I knew that we should too.

I even got our tickets early and everyone (but me) got an email that the show wasn't ready and would be cancelled that night.  Thursday afternoon another email was sent and this one I got the show was back on.  

The night started out with dinner with Larry, Carrie, and family at their condo.  The best part of dinner was my kids all being to shy to talk much.  Dave & Ryder had a date at Yogartland and Ironman. 

Who are those funny people?

Two cute girls waiting for the show to begin.

Let's pester Uncle Larry, visit the gift shop, and get treats.

There they are.  

We didn't get to sit by each other so we did the next best thing by taking a picture of them.

The show started late, but it was amazing to watch.  The special effects or magic were amazing.  Mary Poppins flew around the stage, Bert walked up the walls, and finally how did they do that with putting the kitchen back together?  We had a good time but were really tired.  We made it home by 12:30 and into bed by 1.

They are begging to see Mulan later this summer.  It is on my list to get done and soon.

A New Look

I am not sure about this growing up thing it is happening too fast.  The past couple of months Rylee has complained that she couldn't see the board at school.  The Mom response "Where are you sitting and who is sitting in front of you?"  Daughter's reply "I sit in the back and the boys all sit in front of me."  Deja vu was setting in the only difference is that I was one year old.  Mr. Stewart let her move up front which seemed to do the trick for awhile.  Once again she started complaining that she couldn't see very well.  It was time for a visit to the eye doctor.  SURPRISE!!!! she needs glasses for nearsightedness.  She had already picked out her frames while we waited for our appointment.  The hardest part was waiting for them to be ready.

Finally.......

How do I look?

Supplies + chocolate

Once again the deja vu set in as I watched & listened to her as she looked around in awe at all that was blurry became clear to her.  I think she looks really cute and I love her frames enough that I might steal them.  Now comes the struggle of getting used to them and not setting them down so Ryder can get a hold of them.

Last Day of School.....YEAH!!!!!

It's official the last day of school arrived after all the parties, activities, and cleaning.  It is a day full of traditions and must haves.

Tradition #1...Scones for breakfast.

(Terrell Rolls make great big ones)

Awards...Perfect Attendance...Rylee

and Reganne.

Best Friends...Reganne & Franky

Family...Almost

Rylee, Reganne, and Dacoda

YEAH!!!! Schools Out!!!!

Funny faces

Last day of elementary school.

Onto intermediate school across the street.

Round out the afternoon with lunch at Wendy's with Mom. Let summer begin.....

Soccer Saturday Game 7

I made phone calls this week to all members of our team in hopes that we didn't have a repeat of last week.  Luckily Pedro showed up along with Axel to coach.  The boys were ready to play.

Off and running

Guest Photographer...Reganne

Let's make a goal

Get back here.  Good foot work.

Pedro, Axel, and Ryder

The boys!!!

Look at my medal!!!

Spring season is officially over.  Time to get caught up on housework, projects, and just relaxing.  It was fun coaching the boys, but I would rather leave it up to people who know what they are doing.

Fifth Grade Give Me Liberty Program

Rylee worked so hard this year with the Give Me Liberty program for all 5th Graders in our school district.  There were twelve items that need to be passed before the end of school to participate in the program. Only 12 kids from her class completed all items.  Who can recite the Gettysburg Address, name of the presidents in order, Recite the Pledge in sign language, or name all fifty states + capitals?

This group of awesome 11 year olds.

Everyone wearing matching t-shirts passed off all the states & capitals.

Oops this is really blurry. 

Certificate, Trophy, and T-Shirt!!!!!!

We are so proud of her and all her hard work in completing this program.

A note to everyone coming up in this program.  Pass of the harder items first and then work on the others.  You will get done much faster.

Karate Advancement....Red Belt

Red Belt Advancement

It's official she has advanced to Black Belt Training for the next couple of years she will work towards one goal getting her black belt.  She has worked hard to get to this point.  However, Mame and Sir Malcome have to take a lot of credit in pushing her each week to work a little harder.

Saturday Activity.....Ironman 3

Let's go to the movie and see Ironman 3.  We had time for lunch out and then head to the theater.  This is Ryder's second movie let's hope all goes well.

Who knew that they now have assigned seating to go along with the stadium seating or all the friends we would see waiting for the show to start.  Lights go down and what do you know Ryder has to pee.  Crisis averted however, the girls were plugging their ears complaining the noise was hurting their ears.  Ryder fell asleep despite how noisy it was.

The verdict was a great movie and can we see see it again?  Next time will be at home where we can control the sound and Ryder can go all by himself to the bathroom.