My Own Peony

Look what I grew in the garden - my favorite flower. Only one on the two plants but it's a start!

TBall Season Adieu

Theo really enjoyed Tball this year. It was low key and fun. The coaches were thrilled at the end of the season that the kids knew which direction to run! On a side note, I've never seen so many coaches for a sport - dads everywhere.

Girl Scout Campout

Year Two of Brownies complete. We headed off for a night of camping. It was a great troop this year and I enjoyed delving into the Wonders of Water, including a service project. The girls did well on the campout and we all had such fun.

Our Little Puffer Fish

Kindergarten finishes up with a fantastic ocean unit. Theo was the puffer fish (balloon fish). We were blown away by all that they did. 

Every child stood up, said their name and fish, and then told a few fun facts about the fish in a nice loud voice!

Mrs. Bella, much loved by the children.

Crowned by Nature

Gabriel is in the midst of Bowen's June Bugs. Now that the weather has warmed up, he is thrilled to be outside enjoying nature. When I parent helped, he created a nature crown that goes perfectly with his butterfly wand!

Goodbye 3 Day Class

This year flew by. Gabriel ended up embracing preschool with his two "Jen" teachers. He called one "Old" Jen and the other "New" Jen (she arrived in January after maternity leave). He worked so hard on their cards. 

A Jellyfish for Scilla (Priscilla the Director), a Pumpkin for "New" Jen, and a Person for "Old" Jen

Jen said it was by far her favorite note. Her daughters found it very charming!

It's a Duck's Life

Memorial Day Weekend brought a day trip up to Jackson, NH to experience some nature and enjoy the Duck Races. 

We were so surprised to be able to hop into the river to wait for the ducks. 

Theo is in a major Daddy phase. Loves all things Daddy.

Here come the ducks!

What a treat to be able to help the ducks along!

Yow! That's a New England tan you're seeing on Gabriel's back. 

Monday brought another family first - a hike with me hiking the whole time and not carrying anyone! Gabriel ran, hopped, and skipped up the mountain (and down again). Nathan and I realized we'd best stay in shape to keep up with the kiddos.