Friday, May 25, 2012

jackson's preschool graduation

This year was Jackson's first year of preschool.  He was thrilled he got to go to school just like Madelynne.  I think preschool graduation is so fun.  The kids really have no clue what is going on and they do whatever they want.  It cracks me up.  I love this age!
Here come the graduates.

Looks like he is plotting something...
Jackson loves to sing and did a great job singing all of the songs for the graduation program.  His watermelon shaker he had for singing "down by the bay" was a big distraction for him, but he overcame it and sang his little heart out.
These pictures make me laugh because this is when each child's name is called for them to receive their diploma.  They were sitting up in the choir seats and as you can see were pretty antsy.  This is what makes preschool graduation so fun.
And this.  Jackson is using his diploma as a megaphone.  Nice.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

daisy scouts award ceremony

Madelynne became a Daisy Scout this year.  Her troop had a fun filled, very busy year.  Madelynne's troop sold so many Girl Scout cookies they got their registration fee for next year waived.  They had a lot of great opportunities to learn new things, help in the community, and learn how to be good citizens.
Daisy Troop 1033  Look at all the patches they earned this year!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

madelynne's kindergarten concert

The last month of school was extremely busy around here.  We had so many things on the schedule it didn't seem like there was a good time to squeeze in having a baby.  Somehow we managed to do it all and have a baby!  This was Madelynne's kindergarten vocal concert.  Of course this late in the pregnancy it made Mommy cry to think that Madelynne was almost done with kindergarten.
All the kindergarten classes.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

ice skating


Jackson went ice skating with his preschool a couple weeks ago and loved it!  He had never been before and could not wait to get there.  Once there it was hard to get him off the ice.  He skated for 45 minutes straight!  This little man is persistent!

Here he is starting out on the ice with his friend, Julia's Papa, helping him get his balance on the ice.
Skating his way around the ice arena all on his own.
Rosy cheeks and worn out, but so proud of trying something new!
Mommy and her little ice skater.

taking it back!

Yes, my friends, today is the day I take back my blog from cyberspace!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

school pictures 2011-2012

Madelynne's Kindergarten Picture


Jackson's Preschool Picture (3 year old class)

Sunday, January 1, 2012

the verdict is in...


The flavor of baby #3 is BOY!  Or as Jackson says, "mommy is having a Jackson baby".