80 Degrees in the Sunshine

The boys and I enjoyed a beautiful Monday afternoon outside.  Driving vehicles, riding bikes, tricycles and scooters.  School can't get out soon enough, so much fun to be had!

Look out world, Ryan's driving now!

I love this picture.  Sean was in time out for pushing Ryan on the slide. 

Ryan decided that rather than play by himself, he would sit out until Sean was done.  It is wonderful to see what good buddies they are becoming.  I'm getting ready to become serious about potty training Ryan, Sean is already letting me know how he can help Ryan to be successful.  We'll keep you posted.

Playing With Daddy

Sean and Ryan love Sundays.  That is "Daddy's staying home day".   There is so much for all three boys to do... mowing, playing ball, swinging, sliding and washing Mommy's dirty car!

Saturday is Fun Day

After haircuts this morning... one of their favourite things, the boys and I went to our friend Amy's to play with Jack and have lunch.   After nap, they had fun outside on the playground.

Last Day of Preschool Fun

Mrs Hubl and "the boys"

Sean's End of Year Preschool Celebration

Believe it or not, this past Wednesday, marked Sean's last day of preschool... look out Kindergarten, here he comes!!   The occasion was marked with a celebration at the church.  The children sang their favourite songs for parents and grandparents.  They even wrote a special song for Fr. Frank who will be retiring in July.   Blessed Sacrament is also losing both of it's teachers this year.  One to the public school system's preschool program and the other is leaving town as her husband is becoming principal in a new district.  We're happy for them, but sad that Ryan will not have them when he starts at Blessed Sacrament in '10.

After school, Sean and I made a few stops and returned home to prep for the evening.  We went to Ruby Tuesday for a family celebratory dinner and off to the show!  Sean was so excited, he even gave us a bit of a preview in the car.

Posing in front of the newly renovated altar.

Ryan, Sean and our neighbour Seth

The whole group

Cool dude duds... I love this get up!!

So sweet!

Doing the actions for their song for Fr. Frank

Mrs Zach, his teacher from last year... we love her and will miss her.

Sean with Mrs Hubl and Fr. Frank... getting away before Mommy got the shot!

Congratulations Sean... We are proud of you!!

Mother's Day Camping

This weekend we made our first camping trip of the season.  The boys (Tony included) were very excited to get going.  Usually  by May we (or at least they) have had many trips.  The weather this year has been so crazy that we have had a later start.   We packed up on Friday afternoon and made the 25 minute trek to the campground.  Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Nick, Aunt Jeannette, Jake, Austin and Annika were all there too.  We were set for a great time until... the temperatures dropped and the the rain poured... and I mean poured for more than 12 hours.  Tony and Nick had to work on Saturday, so they were able to return with winter coats (I had hats just in case).  We debated about coming home, but figured we were set up already and the weather Sunday was supposed to be better.  On Saturday Grandma, Jeannette and I took the 5 kids to a local children's museum.  They had a blast!  Ryan also loved that the train tracks were across the street and he saw no fewer than 10 trains during our visit!  This certainly helped to pass the time on a miserable day. 

The boys did a great job sleeping in the same room, on bunk beds!  Actually, I think Ryan preferred to sleep with big bro Sean there.   Bedtimes still came late and they played hard, so as  I write at 6:30 pm, they are in bed asleep!!  yeah me!  It was worthwhile staying as this morning was chilly, but became beautiful closer to lunch and Sean reached a milestone... see the next post!!

Ryan lost the bottom of his ice cream cone, but manage to enjoy it.  No way he was giving that thing up!

Sean and Jake at the children's museum

Ryan and Austin found Thomas there!

Jake, Sean and Annika being creative

On Saturday night, Grandma brought the picnic into the motor home, so the kids could eat together... out of the cold.

Daddy showing Ryan how to skip stones on Sunday morning.

Stanley, hanging out at the campsite.

Training Wheels Are Off!!

Much to our surprise, this morning, Sean took us up on our offer to remove his training wheels!  He did a great job.  He hung in there and spent the better part of the morning riding... riding... riding...   By the time we left the campground, he was able to go quite a distance without falling.  In fact, he was only tipping because he was tired and needed a rest.  His legs are still a little short for his bike (which is the smallest we could find), so he requires some help  balancing at first, but then he is off!  We are so proud of you Sean.  What a BIG boy you are.

I took some video, but I've been unsuccessful so far in my attempts to upload.  Keep looking back, I'll keep trying.

YEAH!! They're off!!!

GAME CALLED DUE TO LIGHTNING

Last night, Sean headed to soccer very excited to score another goal.  Unfortunately, he didn't notice what Mommy and Daddy saw developing in the sky.  We were in a severe thunderstorm watch when we left the house and there were reports of tornadoes out west.  It was decided from the beginning that if lightning was spotted in the sky, the game would be called.  About 20 min into the game, that is exactly what happened.  He handled it very well.  As far as he was concerned, his team was winning, he got to play and the treats were still handed out... all was right with the world!  Mommy got to play with her new camera, so she was happy too!

Fortunately, both boys did a great job going to bed, despite the rumbles of thunder and flashes of lightning outside.  Ryan goofed around for about and hour in his room, but that is par for the course these days!  The storm didn't prove to be that bad and our lawn looks all the better for it!