1st day of Kindergarten

Excited about Kindergarten!

The kindergarten kids

Getting pictures of the kindergarten kids.

All the kids of Windrush Lane waiting on the bus

Blake politely let the ladies board the bus first.

No hug or kiss, but we did get a wave goodbye.

 Today was the 1st day of school. 1st day of kindergarten for Blake. We were up before the sun getting ready: getting dressed, eating breakfast, brushing teeth and packing backpacks. We were at the bus stop early, which was good because the bus came early this morning. Got some pictures with the neighborhood kids. The bus pulled up and all the kids jumped right on the bus. Not a tear in sight. Blake did wave goodbye to us. Off they went to school.

Blake Riding His Bike

I came home from work today to see Blake out riding his bike .........with no training wheels! He picked it up in one day.



Luke's 1st Haircut!

I finally got up the nerve after 3+ years to cut Luke's hair. Of course, the kid was bald for the first 2 years of his life so he didn't need a haircut. I was so sad after Blake's first haircut that I knew I wanted to wait a little longer with Luke. Lately the hair has gotten out of control. He looks like he's stuck his little finger in an electrical outlet when he gets up in the morning or after nap and the curls could get a little wild. We figured it was about time, but we weren't sure if he would tolerate the clippers or freak out and have a hissy fit. So I picked him up from daycare one Monday afternoon and made sure that he could watch Blake and Daddy get haircuts too. Blake sat and was a big boy for the clippers. I let luke touch them and feel them vibrate. Daddy was next and while I was cutting his hair I asked Luke if he wanted a haircut. He said "yes" so we stopped mid-haircut and put him in Kevin's lap and started clipping his hair. I used the longest guard so he wouldn't look like I scalped him and he took it like a champ. His hair is so fine that a few minutes and we were done. His hair is so light it's kind of hard to tell from the before and after photos, but we think it came out very nicely.

Luke before haircut. Excuse the cowboy/astronaut cape. It's the only one we have. Kevin just loves it.

Before haircut.

After my 1st haircut.

Alright, I did it already. Quit taking my picture!!!

Haircut from the back.

Blake's Birthday with the Family.

The "friend" party was a little hectic so we were glad to have a smaller, quieter family party the next day after church. Grandma Pam and Grandpa were already here for the weekend, but Grandma Lucy, Uncle Norm and Granddaddy all came over too to share in the fun. We grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and had chocolate cupcakes (of course).

Blake opening presents.

Reading the card.

What is this Uncle Norm?

It's "Bucky" the ship from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Thanks Grandma Pam and Granpa!

Money from Granddaddy for my savings bond.

Badmitten set from Granddaddy.

Happy Birthday......Again.

Mmmmmm. More cupcakes.

Luke approves of the cupcakes.

We are just about partied out!

Blake's 5th Birthday! A Pirate Themed Party.

Blake decided that he wanted to have a "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" birthday party. This year was the first year he was allowed to have a "friend" party so we let him invite a couple of friends from school and a couple from church and his neighborhood friends. Since it was mid-July we planned water activities since it was likely to be very hot. We were worried the weather wouldn't cooperate because there was a forecast of storms, but the storms held off til the party was over.

Blake's birthday tee shirt with Jake.

Back of his Jake tee shirt.

The "Big Kahuna" waterslide we rented for the party.

Birthday decorations on the deck.

Blake loved the slide and he figured out how to fly down the thing.

Luke helped out Grandpa as a lifeguard.

Kids enjoying snacks and cupcakes.

"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Blake. Happy birthday to you."

Yum. Chocolate cupcakes.

Eva loved the cupcakes too.

Opening presents.



Star Wars stuff!



Jake figurines.

More Sliding. Lily was having a good time.

Here comes Emily.

Food Table. We had cannonballs (cheeseballs), pirate ship PB&J's, palm tree ham and cheese's, fruit swords, and chocolate cupcakes.

Blake's Graduation Day - Honeytree

Blake: The graduate

Blake playing with his tassel during graduation ceremony

Honeytree 460 Pre K Graduating Class of 2012

Ms Sara giving Blake his diploma

After he got the diploma

Blake with his Pre K teachers: Ms Bonnie and Ms Sara

Blake and his buddy Jillian

Blake with some of his fave teachers Ms Amy and Ms Katie

Mommy and Daddy with the special boy

Thanks to Grandma Lucy and Uncle Norm for coming to the graduation too

Blake with Ms Sara. He's been with her for years. She also taught him when he was in the 2 year old class and then taught him Pre K. We'll miss you Ms Sara.

Blake and Maddie go way back to Little Lambs (infant classroom).

Honeytree Graduation