First day of kindergarten!

I might have talked up the first day a little too much. Peri came home a little disappointed - "I didn't learn how to read today."  

Beach bunny

Made it to the beach this weekend. First time this summer. Peri used to love the beach, but now thinks it's too sandy. Look closely, and you can see the big guy and the little curly headed gal sitting on the concrete. 

Last day of school.

Fourth grade, here we come!!

Last day of preschool!

"Wax Museum" at school

Can you guess what great, historic figure Nick chose?

Happy Memorial Day

Tried taking kids to a Memorial Day parade today. We were supposed to ride bikes, decorate them and walk the parade. But they slept too late (not sure who keeps their kids out til 11pm) so we drove, had to pay for street parking and caught the end of the parade. Luckily we made it for all the military speeches, roll calls of the dead and shooting of the canon. But all this was lost on the kids who spent the hour pulling on my shirt, telling me how thirsty they were and general complaining. Peri even managed to stick her flag tip up my bum. On purpose. Bad parenting took them to 7-11 for slurped after. Mostly because I wanted one too. 

Why the Blackhawks Lost Last Night

Right before the end of the second period, we heard a thump, bump and cry. Hawks were winning. Found Peri at the bottom of the stairs all bumped up. Took her upstairs to get her cleaned up. Kings tied the game. All of our hawks shirts were in the wash, so we told Chris to wear Peri's Blackhawks necklace. Peri was still grumpy from the fall and refused to let Chris wear it. "Well, guess the hawks are going to lose tonight." I agreed with Nick. And they did :(

Digestion

"Mom, we learned about the digestive system today.  We each got a part to draw.  Guess what part I got? Anus."

Bha ha haaaaaaa!

Princess Peri

Historical spring break stop

Newest member of Women's Hockey

Looks like an orphan and her brothers old gear. But we splurged for new skates! This happy photo was taken before she spent 30 minutes falling down on the ice.

 

Princess

 

Guess who had lunch with the princesses? It was worth every penny. Except for poor Ariel who may have contracted pink guy from Peri's cousin. Oops!

Invention Convention

It was Western Day at school, thus the getup. 

Fabulous invention!!

Should we be proud?

Luck o the Irish

Toaster oven

Nick is becoming more independent. Microwaving his own food. Today he tried  to warm up his pizza in the toaster oven. Plate and all. 

Sleepovers

Two sleepovers this weekend knocked Nick out.