Memorial Day

Memorial Day started with the Tooth Fairy visiting Grady for the 3rd time.  He was super proud because he pulled this one out all by himself!  4 shiny quarters is what our Tooth Fairy brings.  He did ask why the other kids in his class got 2, 5,10 and 20 dollars for their teeth.  I really didn't have an answer I could honestly give a six year old so I told him, " I have no idea."  Thanks people...  Seriously, $ 20?!? 

We spent our day at the pool, and also celebrating Grammy Elaine's birthday.  It was a really fun day, especially after the sun came out! 

We took a little swim break for some hamburgers. 

Cole-man got a cut from one of his many falls from running around the pool deck- for those of you who know him I know you are shocked... Ha!

They had this inflatable water slide that was really cool according to Goose.

Grady entered some contests - here he was doing the limbo!  

Cannonball contest- winner for creativity- a cannonball with a twist! 

He also got honorable mention for the dance contest... I heard this was pretty great and yet interesting! Ha!

Cole enjoyed throwing every single toy in the water so we could spend our time picking all of them up.  Fun times!  I also think I said the phrase, "We use walking feet at the pool." 10,362 times.  When the moms sitting in the lounge chairs with their margaritas and People magazine say to me how much they miss those days of chasing their little ones all over the place I want to slap them- Is that okay for me to say this aloud?!? Kidding... Kind of.  ;-) 

All smiles for another fun day at the pool! 

After the pool Cole went home for another non-nap and G and I met Brody, Kate and Michelle at the movies to see EPIC.  It was really cute! We grilled chicken, shrimp and veggies for dinner and had Red Velvet bundt cake for Grammy's birthday dessert.  

Anybody ready for summer yet?!? ME!! 

"Almost" Summer Fun...

Can you tell I'm ready for summer vacation?!?  I think if maybe I say it enough times it will come faster - ha!

Saturday night the Vaughn's came over for a little play, dinner and s'mores.  We had fun as usual... the s'mores were a big hit even with the rain!

Coley preferred his s'mores separate!

 Oh, silly Kate!

Then, Brody stayed for Grady's first official slumber party (he stayed the night there when I had Cole 2 years ago).  The boys had such a good time.  These two have been friends for 5 years.  They watched the Sandlot, had popcorn and played and played and played!

They wrestled and giggled and laughed until about 10:30-11:00.  Then, they slept upstairs on the floor.

We had a big, yummy breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausages and fruit!  Three boys... it was loud and crazy and I loved every second! 

 We ordered pizza and the kids had cupcakes - yum!

After that, they invited us over to swim at their pool for our first swim of the year!  The big kids jumped right in... Cole did a lot of first step playing and throwing pool toys in.  Michelle and I enjoyed catching up and some sun!

It's a three day weekend so we have no school/work tomorrow -- wahoo!  Another little taste of summer to tide us over....           

Summer is on the way...

Summer is on the way...

We decided to grill and eat outside considering it's not 100 yet and the mosquitos aren't eating poor Grady alive... yet.

Speaking of- anybody have suggestions or tricks for how to keep them off Goose?!?  They love him... Like through his clothes and on his scalp love him.  Like 14 bites in 15 minutes while the rest of us get 0 love.  Actually, not love at all.  Yuck.  

I wuv ew Mon-ye...

10 seconds later... Noooooo Mon-ye!

Ice cream1, Cole 0-- but hey, we're all winners with ice cream!  

My Favorite Things by Grady

A few weeks ago Grady got presented with his first published book by our parent run Paw Publishing Company.  Daddy came for the book presentation too!  

Grady's book was titled, "My Favorite Things". Grady dictated the words to me while I typed and then he illustrated each page.  

He got a hard bound copy of the book, a heat sensitive pencil, and cool pencil gripper.  He also read the book to his class.

I am so glad Grady loves to write... and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next year!