Anniversary/Mother's Day Weekend

I always feel like I must have pictures to make a blog post.  I am trying to get over that and get back into posting regularly.  We shall see.

Saturday Sean and I celebrated 11 years of wedded bliss!!  Our morning consisted of soccer games as usual and a birthday party that Seth was invited to.  After the morning madness was over Sean and I headed out for our Big Date.  We went to the temple then a YUMMY dinner at BoneFish Grill.  If you have never been there, I highly recommend it.  As we were sitting at dinner Sean informed me that my anniversary gift was a "Day Off"!!  I need to get that planned before he changes his mind.  :-)

For Mother's Day Sean and the kids made me eggs, hash browns, bacon and cinnamon rolls.  It was delicious.  After breakfast I was showered with homemade gifts the kids made at school.  The kids also gave me an iPod touch.  Sean gave me a beautiful necklace with all 5 of the kids names and birthstones.  For dinner we have fettuccine and grilled chicken.  It was also delicious and the best part was I did not have to make it or clean up after it was over.

School is winding down for us, only 2 weeks left.  I am not sure I am ready for the summer madness but I am definitely ready to be finished with homework, getting up and getting ready and now just relaxing.

In the eyes of a 3 year old......

"I match because they both have flowers."

I love that girl!!

Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!!

This week Emma and Seth's school is having an entire week of Dr. Suess.

Monday - Fox in Socks - Wear your Crazy or Mismatched socks
Tuesday - 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins - Wear your Favorite Hat
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday - I think this is my kids FAVORITE day

I told them they looked Ridiculously Awesome!

Thursday - Favorite Dr. Suess Character

Cindy Lou Who & The Cat in the Hat

Friday - If I Ran the Circus - Bring your favorite Stuffed Animal

It has been a fun week getting ready for school this week.

Summer Vacation - the first two days

Thursday and Friday last week were our first days of summer vacation.  As a rule I generally let my kids have free reign of the electronics the first couple days, and they did.  I think the Wii was on non-stop for 3 days.

We did take a couple breaks.  Emma has her end of the year dance recital.  Seth had two T-ball games (one more to go).  Jacob had his end of the season baseball party.  We also went to the pool one time.  The kids picked up right where they left of at the end of the summer.  Jacob is a fish.  Emma is on the verge of being "floatie" free and Seth and Lucy can go anywhere they want with their flotation devices.

We have some big plans this summer and I hope they are fun and that I have the energy to renew my blogging.

Baseball is in Full Swing

Last Saturday was opening day for Baseball Season.  Seth is playing T-ball for the first time.  He is on the Padres.  Is drives me crazy to watch T-ball and all the kids running around not knowing what to do and then I have to remember they are only 4 and have to start somewhere.  Seth is a pretty good hitter, probably because he plays out front with all the boys in the neighborhood anytime he gets a chance.  But, like most 4 year old boys, the most important part of the game is who is bringing the snack. 

Jacob had to "try out", not really a try out because everyone makes a team, they just try to make the teams even.  Jacob was bumped up a league and is playing for the Red Sox.  He is playing with mostly 9, 10 and 11 year old.  We were nervous at first but he fits right in.  He has had 3 games and is doing well.  Unfortunately he has been hit by three pitches, it is the first year with kid pitch.  This is also the first year for him where they keep score which is a BIG DEAL for him because he likes to know who wins.  His team has won all of their games.

Our Spring is going to be full but a lot of fun.  Emma is also taking a Hip Hop/Jazz class.  And Lucy just comes along for the ride but has a good time cheering on her siblings. 

Dr. Seuss Week

Jacob and Emma had a full week of Dr. Seuss this week to celebrate his birthday. 

Monday - Fox in Socks - Mismatched Socks

Tuesday - The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins - Favorite Hat

Wednesday (also picture day) - If I ran the Zoo - Bring your favorite stuffed animal

Thursday - Wacky Wednesday - Well dress Wacky

Friday - Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss Character

It was a fun week.

President's Day at Monticello

Yesterday, for President's Day, we took a day trip to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.  The kids were very excited to go.  Seth and Lucy did not last long inside the house but it was a fun day.  Sean, as many of you know, LOVES history.  This was his first time to Monticello and he really enjoyed it.  There is a Discovery Room with hands on things for the kids.  That made it more fun for the kids. 

The Front of Monticello.

The Back of Monticello.

Thomas Jefferson's head stone.

Sleepy Daddy.  He is working night shift and gave up his sleeping for the day to go with us.

On the way to Monticello.