Summer Activities

"Providence Days"

For part of Providence Days they did a bike parade for the kids. Carter and Maya had fun decorating their bikes and riding in the parade.

Hiking at the Stokes Nature Center

Pre School Graduation!!

Hailey was happy with a balloon and ice cubes in the grass!

Carter had his Preschool Graduation last week. His preschool actually ended at the end of March because his teacher had a baby, but she got them all together to do a graduation still. Carter had come straight from a T-Ball game. We could tell that he was hot and tired. It was funny because whenever anyone took a picture and told him to smile, it was totally a fake cheesy smile. At least he was trying! He got Preschools Best "Little Guy" Award. The littlest guy in preschool.....from being the smallest, to the sweetest cutest and "littlest" voice.
Carter really enjoyed going to Preschool. We are excited for the year to come and watching him learn and grow in Kindergarten. Carter is a social butteryfly and doesn't usually get nervous being around new people or situations so I think he will do great in Kindergarten. My only concern is that he really has a mind of his own. He does not like to be told what to do! I hope he listens to his teacher and stays on task!

Carter and Miss Chelsea

Carter's T-Ball Team

Carter started T-Ball a couple weeks ago. It has been fun watching him learn the ropes of being on a team. The first couple games he didn't really care, and each time it was his turn to bat, the coach would have to "find" him. He was busy either climbing trees, chasing bugs, or bugging his teammates. He has done much better each game though. Carter is of course the smallest on the team(he probably should get used to it), but he is also the youngest on the team also.

CoMmiTted

I am making a huge goal for myself this next couple months, and wanted to share it! I figure if I write it down, it will make me all that much more committed right??? I will be turning 30 this Fall, and am a little freaked out about it! My goal, crazy as it may sound, is to be in better shape when I turn 30, than I was when I turned 20. I have been SLOWLY putting on weight the last couple years, and I know that as you get older, it is that much harder to burn off. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Sweet Fanatic, and can never turn down dessert, and I think that is starting to catch up on me! I want to make this a lifestyle change that I can live with, no yoyo dieting for me; just more aware of what I am putting in my body, and not overeating the sugary stuff! I want to be healthy so that I have more energy for my kids and husband. I already feel happier and more energized. I am doing good working out 5 days a week, eating Better, and have done BEFORE pictures and measurements(boy was that scary!). Wish me luck on my endeavor! Sorry, you will NOT be seeing any BEFORE pictures:)

"Scootin Bootin"

I was nicknamed "Scootin Bootin" by my dad when I was a baby. Well, the nickname has been passed down a generation. It seems to suit Hailey quite well, since she's scoots everywhere on her bum.

Gettin Closer

Closer

THERE!

Progress!!!!

Today Hailey pulled herself up for the FIRST time! I left her in Carter's room for a minute and Carter came running in saying "Hailey is standing up mom!" I didn't believe him, but sure enough. The funny thing is once she got up there she wasn't sure what to do and started screaming because she knew if she let go, that she would fall.
Good Job Hailey!

Harry Potter

Courtesy of "Bendaroos"