Jackson's Field Day and Last Day of School

Jackson had tons of fun at his field day.

Ryan even got in on the action.

Water slide!

Unfortunately I was sick on Jackson's last day of school but I managed to make it up there for a few end of year festivities.

His teacher,  Mrs. Simpson shared a sweet list of things that each of the students' classmates said about them.  She also asked them three questions and shared their answers.

Jackson said:
1.  What was your favorite part of Kindergarten?   Writing
2.  What are you going to do this summer?  Go to Great Wolf Lodge and Hawaiian Falls
3.  What do you want to be when you grow up?  A construction builder  (this one has stayed pretty consistent for the last few years)

Time for the end of year party.  They had outdoor games, inflatables and snowcones!

Jackson and his precious teacher, Mrs. Simpson.  We could not have asked for a better teacher for his first year of school.

Each kindergartener made a time capsule.  We are supposed to store it somewhere safe and open it on their high school graduation day.  I definitely got teary just thinking about that.  Now...to find somewhere to keep this so I don't forget where I put it!

Jackson's kindergarten class.

Jackson grew up SO much this year.  He's gone from a wild and out of control pre-schooler to a self-controlled, rule following, care about what other people think 7 year old.  I am just amazed at what a great year he had.

He has become much more sensitive as he's gotten older.  He really cares what other people think and wants everybody to like him.  This has been an adjustment for me and for him.  He used to just run around, act crazy, and not have a care in the world.  But I guess this is all just a part of growing up.


The boys are both so excited about summer.  We've made a summer bucket list and have a lot to look forward to.  Although they do fight and bicker like any siblings they love each other so much and usually play together really well.  I know Ryan is happy to have his brother back home to play with every day!

Spring!

We've had a great Spring but we are definitely looking forward to summer!  Here's what we've been up to...

Jackson and Ryan doing their thing.  Pool noodle and boxing gloves.  :-)

Happy Easter!

G and Dada came to lunch for grandparents day.

My big 7 year old.  Sniff Sniff.

This boy melts my heart.

Legos!  Still obsessed with Legos.

Birthday celebration with friends.

Cousins!

Precious program at school.

Playing with Daddy's Legos from his childhood.

Bike riding.

Field trip to Safety Town.  Always a fun place to visit.

This is what Ryan said about me for Mother's Day.

Jackson's Mother's Day gift he bought with his own money.  I love it.

Hanging with Brooks!

Jackson has figured out how to climb to the top of the fence and bug the neighbors.  Thankfully they are really sweet.

I love that my big boys still like to snuggle.

Memorial Day

The boys saw that you could submit your Lego creations to the Lego magazine so they created this "Earth Dragon" and asked me to send it in.  I'm sure we'll be creating all sorts of stuff this summer to submit. 

Lego Americana Roadshow at the Mall