Sucker

Adam has become a total sucker for all things Apple.  And even though this "hobby" isn't cheap, I have to admit that he really does use all of the toys and keeps up to date on what they can do--can't say the same for myself, but that's on the summer "to do" list.  Usually it's him telling me about some new gadget, so I was proud of myself when I found this projector mentioned on the Whatever blog.  It's not an Apple product, but designed to be used with iPads, iPhones, etc.  I like it because A) you just connect one little cord to your device and B) it's small.  We took it to Atwood and the kids watched movies on a sheet hung from the ceiling

Bad lighting for my camera, the movie is actually much brighter.  The kids thought it was pretty cool.  We are going to try some outdoor movies this summer.

Let the Fun Begin

We spent a fun three days in Atwood with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and COUSINS!  The kids had a great time playing in dirt, swimming, riding the zip line, shooting guns, eating ice cream, watching movies, tie-dying shirts, and playing Wii.

Mike and Rosie recently removed their decorative fish pond.  Graham and his cousin Brody spent a great deal of time digging and transferring dirt from one cup to another.  Dude!

When he wasn't in the dirt, he was "rinsing off" in the water buckets.  Back and forth between two buckets.  Yes, he spent a good deal of time naked.

The big kids got to go to the shooting range.  Grandpa even had some guns that were sized down for them.  Miles wanted to know the combination to the gun safe--not this time, buddy!  Here are the snipers-in-training.  (Mom, the guns are NOT loaded).  Even some of the big-big kids (Adam, Cole and Alex) enjoyed the shooting range.  

I usually pass up gun duty for pool duty.  The day was hot, but the water was cold.  But not cold enough that they passed up ice cream afterwards.  

Moving On...

Wow, I can't believe we have finished another school year!  Before I know it, they'll be riding to the high school with me!  We are all looking forward to days that don't require being up, dressed, fed, teeth brushed, bag checked, and everyone out the door at 7:15 (don't worry, I'm sure they will still be up at 6:00 AM).  

Miles had an awesome year in kindergarten.  He completed all of the objectives with flying colors, but definitely has a "social" side that sometimes needs checked.  I will miss all of the stories he comes home with everyday.  His favorite subject is P.E. and he digs school lunch (and breakfast) just like Owen.  Adam even wondered if the school could serve them dinner before we pick them up...

Do you become cool in 3rd grade?  It seems like Owen really matured this year.  He had another fabulous year--continued to read a ton of books (sometimes the easy ones just for points) for "Reading Counts", scored high on his first set of state assessments, still likes math best, and is an awesome speller.  His teacher gave out challenge lists with words like raconteur, impugn, and quagmire... vocabulary lessons for mom and dad.  

Now it's onto summer; I'm sure they are switching into "drive mom crazy" mode as I type this.

Three Legs

The three-legged race portion of field day deserves it own post, as it was always my favorite event.  Miles and his buddy fell down at least four times, but laughed the entire time.

Owen and Ty dove across the finish line to try and beat the competition.  Not sure where the robot moves come from.

Field Day 2012

I was lucky to have a flexible enough schedule today that I could attend the boys' field day.  They were happy to have Grandma Jean on hand as well.  Add great weather and lunch with friends, and it was a pretty perfect day.  

Owen moved up to the big kids group this year which meant that they substituted hurdles and relays for the sack and tractor races.  He's a pretty fast dude and enjoyed all of the events.

Miles had a great time at his first field day.  His best events were the dashes, but he had fun participating in all of them.  We made a little tent with a towel and lawn chairs so he could get out of the sun.  It didn't take long for about ten kids to crowd under and the talk turned to boogers and poop pretty quickly.

Half-Birthdays

The big boys both celebrated their summer birthdays at school today.  Grandma Jean (thank you, thank you) offered to make them KSU cookies to share with their classes--you don't have to ask me twice to take you up on your offer! I sound like a loser, but I've actually taken a ton of food to school(s) lately with teacher appreciation, student teacher going away parties, etc.  Plus I did not inherit my mom's ability to make the perfect sugar cookie.  Miles' buddy Aiden is a KU fan (boo!) so we dug out the Jayhawk cookie cutter as well.  Miles did notice that the Powercats were much bigger :)

Happy Mother's Day

I'm so lucky to be these three dudes' mom.  They are a constant source of laughter, pride, fun, questions, dirt, noise, rising grocery bills, etc.  I wish I could magically keep them these ages for a long time.  Happy Mother's Day to my mom, mother-in-law, and all the other moms out there!

Pinterest #14

Desperately need to catch up on my Pinterest posts.  Still trying out a lot of recipes, a few projects--and wishing I had more time to sort through all of my "school" and "photo" pins.

Potato "Chips"

These potatoes were wonderful and so, so easy.  I might even cook them longer next time as I like things border-line charred :)  I didn't use the garlic, but I'm sure it would be good too.

Life With Boys

No dance recitals here...just baseball and bugs at this house right now!  This was Miles' catch after one of his roly poly hunts.  Too bad there isn't a market for these; he could make some money.  He and Graham have converted the sand table into a roly poly house.  On Sunday he found one outside of the church and actually brought it home with him.  

Nashville

We are back from a fabulous girls/running weekend in Nashville.   Lots of laughs, great food, shopping.... and of course, the run itself.  It wasn't my best half marathon, but still another one for the history books.  I didn't realize Nashville was so hilly.  Or hot.  Oh well, better than lightening and rain.  I stole these pictures from Crystal's Facebook since I didn't take any.  I haven't tracked down a photo of our shirt backs; they say, "Know when to walk away, know when to RUN."  Clever :)  When is the next race girls??