Busy May!!!

Our first weekend at the lake cottage we got a lot done! We finished the sunroom (as seen in the picture), painted the kitchen and got it ready for a new floor and put up a new light, painted and put carpet and a ceiling fan in the living room (no more spooky orange flickering lights), and cut linoleum for the upstairs bathroom! Next weekend we should have the kitchen done and the upstairs started!

First day of summer break we went to the zoo! We had an awesome time together! Brayden and Sophi (and Chloe):

Brayden on his last day of Kindergarten!

Boston on his 10th birthday!

Brayden playing catcher;)

Brianna and I had a date by ourselves to the Incredible Pizza Company - it was a great day!

This month Brayden was awarded Gator of the Month for Trustworthiness:) His picture is the top left! So proud of him!

Brayden at the volunteer ceremony:

Brianna doing a back bridge:

Ellie and Brianna:

Brianna with Mrs. Bland:

Brianna with Mrs. Seacat (assistant teacher):

During the last week of school, I helped out with field day at Brianna's school. They had a parachute, an obstacle course, and a bean bag toss. The kids had fun running around like crazy!

On Mother's Day, Gary bought me a new (small) camera and planned a picture scavenger hunt downtown. We rented this fun bike and rode around the canal finding things on our list! It was a beautiful day!

Here's just a cute pic of Bri:)

Brianna video

End of year fun!

Yesterday I was invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic at Brianna's school. They sang us a few songs and we brought a lunch to eat together. Brianna chose to bring her little horse "Butterscotch" and requested yummy rolls and the colorful blanket! She gave me a cute little craft that she had made with her picture on it. I love my little girl:) Here they are getting ready to sing!

Here are a couple of pictures from Brayden's baseball game this week - Gary is pitching:

Uncle D and Aunt Kim came to Indy for a wedding last weekend and we were lucky to spend some time with them! Brayden loves when Uncle D comes over because that means he gets to play a lot of Super Mario Bros.

Every year the 3 year olds have a Teddy Bear Parade for their parents and the rest of the school. The kids decorate their own float and push/pull them around the room. They're so cute! Brianna was so excited to wave to the crowd that she kept bumping into Ellie in front of her! We decorated Bri's pink car with lots of flowers and butterflies. Her Tinker Bell bubble blower fit perfectly in the front! The bubbles were a big crowd pleaser;)

More April fun!

Just another day folding laundry:) Somehow, this day was extra fun! I am so happy that I was able to go with Brayden on his field trip to the State Fair this week. We did the Little Hands on the farm, checked out a greenhouse, and got to pet different farm animals.

Brianna's class had a spring program on sunday. It was the same program that Brayden performed 2 years ago. Brianna smiled the whole time - she really enjoyed being up on stage singing! It was so cute - loved every second of it! Brayden was so sweet watching her too:) Here's a picture of Brianna with her friend Ellie - both SO CUTE together!

Brayden's first baseball game this season - as a Cub! Gary is one of his coaches this year - and is loving it (probably more than Brayden - but who knows, maybe that will change someday)!

Here are a couple of videos from Brianna's program - enjoy!

Fun in March and April

We did a lot of fun stuff in March and April.
Stephanie and I took the girls to the zoo for the day - we had a really nice time!
Brianna and Emma: Holding a butterfly! (She was so excited - she'd been begging for us to put a butterfly on her arm!)

Looking at a duck... You can't see it in this picture - but the way the wind was blowing the flowers off of the trees - it looked like it was snowing!

Brianna requested braids:)

Brayden's teacher, Miss Lubs, is getting married on May 1st. The class had a suprise shower for her! They made a video for her about marriage - it was adorable!

Miss Lubs

A few kids from his class:

Attacking Miss Lubs as she walked in the door!

My parents came down for my dad's spring break and we went downtown to the canal.

Grandpa and Bri:

Grandma and Bri:

Bri with Grandma and Grandpa:

The Easter Bunny!

Easter 2010

This year we celebrated Easter a week early - unfortunately I had to work on Easter sunday. Here are a few pics:

Orlando 2010

This year for spring break we went back to Orlando. We stayed at The Caribe Royale - we really enjoyed the hotel. The rooms were perfect for families and the pool was a lot of fun! We spent one day at The Magic Kingdom - we have promised to never go there again over spring break. It was just way too crowded!!! We still had a good time though. We also spent an evening at downtown disney! Here's a family picture we took of ourselves - first take turned out pretty good! This will probably be our Christmas card next year;) One angle of the pool - the other side had a slide and a kiddie pool with a playground.

Brayden and Brianna pretending they slept in the same bed! Pretty sure Brianna would have kicked him out at some point if this really happened!

This night I told the kids they could pick any dessert they wanted! Brayden chose this Mickey Caramel apple - hard to eat without teeth - so they were nice and cut it for him! It was very tasty!

Brianna chose this huge pink egg cookie!

Trying on hats!

Sleeping Beauty! This was the closest we go to pictures with characters;)

Lego dogs and people! Pretty cool!

Brianna at the T-Rex Cafe - just before this picture she was whining about being hungry and cold... She can really change her face for a picture!

So hungry...

Brayden and I behaving ourselves;)

A drink anyone??? Only $8 a piece...

Gary and Brayden pretending that they ride on roller coasters with their arms up - yeah right!!!

Minney's house:

Cinderalla waving to Brianna in the parade!

The girls - who really ride roller coasters with their arms up!

On our way into The Magic Kingdom.