Here are just a couple of shots from Carlos’ class picnic. We went out to Fort Ward and met up with his class. It was quite the hike to get to the picnic spot but Carlos and Trey spent part of the time walking down the path holding hands. It was very sweet. Then they found the horsetails and attacked me…not so sweet. Ah, the life of a mama with boys.

We braved the weather (warm at times, cold at times) and kept up our last week of school camping tradition. Stayed the 1st night in Maymay’s trailer then moved over to the tent. So much fun, glad to be officially on summer vacation.
Got some great pics of bed head….and all the flavors of marshmallows I found at the Evil Empire. I have to say, the kids loved them all but I really only liked the caramel ones.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DAD! I am lucky to have such a caring, supportive, funny and loving man to call my dad.

I’ve got big plans for the garden this year. The weather hasn’t been quite so cooperative. We’ve finally had some decent weather and we got the space mowed, weeded and starts and seeds in the ground.
The plan for the year: parsnips (that have gone wild), spinach, peas, carrots, lettuce, delicata, sunburst, acorn and zucchini squash, tomatoes, tomatillos, beans and cucumbers are all ready to go. Wish us luck! When the adirondack chairs are put together and painted, it will be the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a summer beverage and the view.

It’s official….Trey’s got the T-shirt! He’ll be heading to Kindergarten at The Island School in the Fall. He’s only a LITTLE bit excited. We are excited for him to start this adventure.

Dee and I wanted so badly to see Bridesmaids in the theater (super funny!) and Nana and Papa stepped up to watch the boys. So funny, though, because when we got home…this is what we found! Nana did draw the line at having duct tape over her mouth.

Levi and Carlos ended their season on the Single A Cubs with some great fielding and strong bats. They came a long way from the first practice. Thanks, Coach Shane for teaching and supporting our boys.

So glad we got to celebrate Nana’s birthday with her, a few days late but with as much gusto as our crew has to put out there.
Hope it was a great one, we love you!

Congrats to Levi and Trey for earning their yellow belt! I wish I had the video camera rolling today when Trey got his belt, he ran toward me, fists pumping and hooting. He was so excited. Levi was more subdued, but very proud.
Way to go boys!

Carlos came back from his injured knee and was able to take (and pass) his test for his aikido orange stripe. It was a tough test, but he earned it!