May 2011
Gardening
May 30, 2011
Today we planted our first plants in our newly-built raised bed garden.
Jamie built the garden this year using a lot of leftover materials from when he built our deck, so it matches very well.
We are excited to see how the garden grows and hopefully get some good eats out of it.
Right side of the raised bed garden
Left side of the raised bed garden
Flatirons Mall
May 30, 2011
Before heading home from the BolderBoulder today, we took a side trip to Flatirons mall.
Can't remember what we bought, but we sure did get a cute picture while were there!
Learning how to be great shoppers
BolderBoulder
May 30, 2011
We had our annual trip to the BolderBoulder today, although this year nobody was running in the race.
Nonetheless, we all had a great time, and didn't get rained on for once!
The annual BB photo of the whole group
Backyard Smores
May 29, 2011
We had our first fire in our fire bowl in our back yard tonight.
Of course we made smores and the kids loved to poke at the fire.
Drew loved to roast marshmallows, but does not care to eat them.
Fire Fun
Sunflower Farm
May 25, 2011
Tracy went to Sunflower Farms today with the kids and some friends and some friend's kids.
Lexi on the tree house
Girls on the tire swing
Drew loved the rope swing
Brie crossing the rope bridge
Drew on the BIG hay bales
Brie and a Peacock
Last Day of Kindergarten
May 24, 2011
We still remember the very first day of preschool. Now, our little boy is officially a "grader."
Drew had his very last day of Kindergarten today. Mommy and Daddy (soon to be just Mom and Dad) are so proud.
Good Looking Kindergartener
(for another couple of hours)
Banging sticks in the musical program
Drew with Ms. Etherington
Sleepy Kids
May 21, 2011
Sometimes after a very long day, even the most stubborn of kids (ours) give in to the lull of the moving car.
Tired Kiddos
Soccer Party
May 19, 2011
Drew had his end-of-the-season soccer party today at Dairy Queen on a cold, rainy evening.
It's been a great season and Drew is looking forward to the Fall season.
Drew is proud of his soccer medal
Starbucks
May 16, 2011
What better place for young moms and their kids to meet than at Starbucks?
No comment.
Starting them early at Starbucks
Play Date
May 16, 2011
Looked outside today and the girls and their friends were playing "school" in the back yard.
Class is in session
Visit to the Dentist
May 16, 2011
Jamie took all three kids to the dentist today.
Surprisingly, it was a pretty smooth adventure with only a bit of apprehension from the kids.
No cavities, by the way, which is especially good for Drew since he playing for keeps with a couple of his permanent teeth now.
Brie was the brave first victim
Drew went next
Lexi went last and had the benefit of seeing her siblings make it through first
Daddy-Girls Church
May 15, 2011
Mommy and Drew were not feeling well today, so Daddy took the girls to church by himself.
Brie and Lexi by the fireplace at church
Bumblebees Soccer Party
May 14, 2011
Today was the end-of-the-season soccer party for Lexi and Brie's soccer team: The Bumblebees.
Jamie had a great time coaching this season and it looks like he and the girls will continue in the Fall.
Handing out soccer medals, one kid at a time on the "Bumblebees Stool of Honor"
Field Trip!
May 10, 2011
Today Jamie went with Drew on a school field trip to Sunflower Farms.
The kids all had a great time playing and Jamie had a great time trying to chase after the three boys he was assigned to bring back safely.
The best part was the zip line, which Drew did three or four times.
The most difficult part was Jamie trying to fit on a school bus built for small children.
Daddy and Drew on the bus
Drew and friends at the farm
Getting ready to go
Drew and Jacquelin
(Is her name spelled right? I have no idea.)
Lake Park
May 8, 2011
We had breakfast today and then went to the "lake park" for some play time for the kids.
The whole gang at the lake park
Casa Bonita
May 6, 2011
You can say what you want about Casa Bonita, but deep down inside, everyone likes this place.
The kids, of course, love coming here, and today we had a great time.
By the fountain waiting to go inside
Climbing on Mommy
Friends Visit
May 5, 2011
Friends Sam and Evan came over for a couple days while their new sister entered the world.
Tonight we had a toothpick dinner, and the kids created kabobs with their toothpicks.
Makes for a very fun dinner for everyone.
Eating with toothpicks
Lexi's kabob
Mommy's Birthday
May 4, 2011
Mommy's birthday is today, so Nona and PaPa came over to help celebrate with our family.
Happy Birthday Mommy!
Mommy receiving a present from her boy
The girls with Nona and PaPa
Not a TracyCake
Mommy's Birthday Card
May 3, 2011
Normally, making a birthday card for Mommy doesn't warrant its own blog entry.
But this year's card is no normal birthday card.
The kids made a ginormous card that must be unrolled to see it all.
Working Hard
Having Fun