Field Trip with Grandpa

Kari's preschool class went on a field trip to the Rose Theater.  They saw the play, "Charlotte's Web."  Grandpa got to go with Kari and they had lots of fun!

 After the show, Kari got a special McD's treat and then everyone got to play in Grandpa's truck after school got out.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Celebrating Daddy's birthday, in our loud and crazy, kid-filled way!

Busy {and Sleepy} Ju Ju

Our little Juliana is an Energizer Bunny.  She just keeps going and going and going.  And going.  Until she crashes.  Juliana gave up her naps earlier this Spring.  (The earliest any of my children have ever stopped napping, but she was staying up waaayyy too late so the nap had to go.)  However, there are still days that she needs a rest!

Some days she crashes on the couch.

And some days it's in her bed.

One afternoon, Juliana was working on her cutting skills.  She was VERY determined.

Look at that concentration!

She also was busy coloring and taping her masterpiece.

With the occasional snack break.

 And then, while I was nursing Britta, Juliana camped out in the hallway outside of her room and, before I knew it, she'd fallen asleep!  It was so cute!!

 Being three is HARD WORK.  Just as Ju Ju.

Seven Months!

 Oooohhhh, little Britta!  Her cheeks!  Her smile!  Her overall sweetness!

At seven months, Britta is an accomplished sitter, eater of baby foods and little snack foods, and lover of her stuffed animal friends in her bed.  She plays peek-a-boo, does "so big," and loves to sit on a play blanket and, well, play.

Enjoy the plethora of pictures!

Peek-a-boo!!

Sooooo big!!!

Verrrryyy busy with her toys....

Yellow block....you will be mine!

More outdoor fun with our toys on our blankie...

And...some crib fun!

Sure do love this happy little girl!

Harlem Globetrotters Night

Back in April, Grandpa took Cubby, Emily, Christian, and Kyle out to see the Harlem Globetrotters!  They had a fantastic time and the kids LOVED watching the game and giggled and giggled over getting to heckle the Washington Generals.  They were amazed at the ball-handling skills and said it was such a fun night!

Meanwhile, at home with the littles...

Britta went to bed and I put in a movie for Juliana and Kari to watch.  Not even 10 minutes into the movie, little Miss J falls asleep.  So, it turned out to be a pretty fantastic evening for Kari and me as well.

HAL Night

 Emily is in a group called "HAL" (High Ability Learners).  Each year, they pick a topic of interest and study it and at the end of the year they put together a presentation and display to showcase what they've learned.  (Like a Science Fair.)

For fourth grade, Emily studied cryptozoology (or, the study of mythological creatures.  ie Bigfoot, Nessie, the Abominable Snowman).  She put together a wonderful little power-point presentation and really knew her stuff!  It was so fun to learn about what she studied in the past year.

Emily, giving her presentation to one of her HAL teachers.

 After Emily gave her presentation to her teacher, she was able to roam around a bit and check out what her friends had done.  Emily's bestie, Ella, had studied poetry.

 Such sweet (and silly) girls!

Peek-a-boo!

 Britta loves playing peek-a-boo with the curtains in our bedroom.  They're really light-weight and airy and she giggles and kicks her little legs whenever they go over her face.

A "Mommy and Me" selfie.
I'm a tad overly-excited with her cuteness, I guess.