Memorial Day

Memorial Day!
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Soccer

Final Soccer Game Of The Season!

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Graduation

Graduation Day!

I have to admit I thought the whole "Preschool Graduation" thing was so silly but then the more Rob and I thought about it. It's a great way to celebrate the accomplishment Ian has archived.  
When Ian was only 18 months old we took him for a consult with a speech pathologist. When he was 23 months old he was diagnosed with Apraxia of Speech. There were a million things going though our heads at the time. We didn't really know what that meant for Ian's future. We did tons of research on what Apraxia was and what we needed to do for Ian to help him overcome all the obsticas he would soon face and build his confidence to know that he can overcome anything that stands in his way. 

When we were in Michigan Ian was is a program though the school system where he attended class, very similar to a Kindergarten/Preschool program. He did 2 years in the program and was going to attend a young-5's program in the fall. He would have just turned 5. When we moved to Idaho, they didn't offer a program of this kind. We decided to enroll Ian into the Fall Kindergarten class. It was a real struggle for him and unfortunately we didn't get much support from the schools. We did some more researching of what the other schools had to offer when we finally found Grace Lutheran. It's a private school and they had a Kindergarten Prep! We were thrilled. As soon as Ian was excepted into the program he started right away. He was a bit nervous at first and so were we. It didn't take him long and he had/has ton of friends. 

That bring us today! His Preschool Graduation!

 

  The program was so cute! 

They started out with a welcome to everyone then the kids came out and took the stage.
(Videos are a not the greatest because it's hard to see over all the parents heads)

First they sang,

"The B-I-B-L-E"

Click to see Video

Second they sang,
"He's got the Whole World in His Hands"

Click to see Video 

Third they sang,
"Absolutely Nothing"

Click to see Video 

Fourth they sang,
"Jesus Loves Me"

Click to see Video

Finally, they did a Celebration of Classes.

It was very sweet. Each teacher took the time to write a little something about each child then made a photo video of it. Click the link to see Ian's class with Mr Sherrie. I have to say it did bring a little tear to my eye.

Click to see Video

If you missed the kind words spoken about Ian  

 "Ian is patient with everyone, thoughtful and considerate in doing the right thing. Never hesitates to ask for advice in understanding a situation."

Once the graduation was over we headed to the gym to pick up the packet of projects and work that was done though out the year. 

Then of course we had to go to Kiwi Loco!

We had a really great day and it was wonderful to see how proud Ian was of himself. 

He is "Super" excited for Kindergarten next fall!

   

Mothers Day

 

Happy Mothers Day 

to all the super hero moms out there!

Dads out of town today so we celebrated mother days a week early but the boys and I are having a super fun day! We drew with some sidewalk chalk, played in the mini pool with some water guns and then had lunch in the shade. 

I did get a really cute mothers day card!  

 

& the perfect gift!

 

Then to top off the best day ever... 

The boys surprised me with a little drawing.

"Mommy & Me" 

by Ian 

  

   "Mommy & Leland"

by Leland

I have 2 sweet little boys and 1 amazing husband!

Happy Mothers Day!  

May Day

Happy May Day!

When I was younger we celebrated the 1st of May every year. It was called May Day. I'm from Iowa originally and when I grew up, got married and moved to Michigan, people thought I was nuts when I would ask if they were doing May baskets. 

Finally, this year I decided that we are going to make them! Still even in Idaho no one knew what I was talking about. I just remember how much fun it was to make the baskets and delivering them my friends in the neighborhood & I wanted to enjoy that with boys.

For those of you that still don't understand what "May Day Baskets" are... They are just hand made baskets with some popcorn, candie, maybe some flowers from your yard. The point  is, you don't spend a dime on them. Just make the baskets with that you have in your craft basket & then make some popcorn or pick some flowers around the yard. I think I remember one year we even picked some dandelions. HaHaHa   

 
 



First we found all our supplies

Then started coloring! 

 



Basically what you do to create an easy basket out of construction paper is cut 4 slits - 2 on each side about 1/4 of the way up the sheet.  

Fold the flaps inward and tape.

Fold the last flaps upward and tape.












Then we used pipe cleaners to add a handle (keep in mind, they are not very durable so when you fill them up with goodies you, should hold the bottom of the basket when you carry it)

 







I just poked the pipe cleaner through the side of the construction paper and did the same on the other side.

There you go, 1 completed May Day Basket!

Now for the best part! The goodies!

Jelly Beans

Popcorn! 

 

& Licorice!

 We do have one Glutton Free friend so even though Popcorn is technically glutton free, there are some brands of popcorn that contain some kind of glutton in the process of flavoring and packaging. So to be on the safe side we used Pirate's Booty!


We lined up the baskets and started filling!

 
















We did have to make as second batch of popcorn because we couldn't stop eating it. 
Thank goodness we had 2 large bags of jelly beans & liquorish!

 
Once the bags were finished, we headed out to drop them off!

When we were kids, the idea was to set them at the door or hang them on the handle, ring the door dell and run. Then the person answering the door had to try and catch you. If they caught you, they kissed you. I don't think we ever did that part. HaHaHa I'm guessing we just ran the bell and ran.

Happy May Day!