Swimming Lessons

It is time for swimming lessons again. This is Brant's 4th year taking swimming lessons from Mrs. Pam. He can swim but needs to learn different strokes/techniques. He works really hard in class so he can jump off the diving board after his lessons. He did that both yesterday and today. Brylee, on the other hand, is taking lessons for the first time. She is in the same class with her buddy, Ty. I was worried that she would be scared of the water, but that was not the case. She did great! Both of the kids are doing well. I remember at my swimming lessons when I was little, I was petrified to jump off the diving board without floaties. I am so glad that Brant is not that way! I don't think Brylee will be that way either!

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great time Memorial Day Weekend. On Friday night, Brant went to his first sleepover/campout. Bryan helped chaperone so Brylee & I enjoyed some girl time. Brylee and I shopped for flipflops (and let me tell you, it is hard trying to find flipflops to fit a 2 year old!). My parents came into town Sunday to visit. We ate tons of great food, thanks to my husband and his grill. Monday, we ate with Bryan's brother and fiance' down at the river. After we left there, the kids just enjoyed playing outside. They rode bicycles, played in the sprinklers, played with chalk, rode their power wheel toys. I also spent a lot of time this weekend watching the Jon & Kate Plus 8 marathon. Bryan said one morning that he felt he woke up in a nightmare. He went to bed watching the show and woke up to the show. I just seem to be so preoccupied with this family right now. I was counting down until the season 5 premiere. I really hope the work out their differences, but it is not looking good.

End of the Year Picnic

Brant's class had an end of the year picnic at Lee Park. I couldn't take off because it was the end of school and there was so much going on. Thankfully, Bryan got to go to Brant's picnic. Brylee had her picnic at the preschool. Mrs. Dee, my mother-in-law, went to hers. (No pictures yet, she took them on her camera. That will be a later post) Brant had so much fun! He enjoyed just playing at the park with his friends and eating his favorite lunch - Lunchables Pizza!

Goodbye Preschool, Hello Kindergarten!

Tuesday night was Brant's graduation. It was somewhat bittersweet - great that there will be no more daycare costs for him, but sad because he is getting older. It seems like yesterday, I was writing his feeding schedule for his teacher when he was a baby. The ceremony was so nice. Each 3 & 4 year old class sang different songs. Then they played a slide show of each of the graduates, with pictures from throughout the year. That is where I lost it. The video was so wonderful. After a couple of more songs, the graduates were presented their diplomas. My parents, sister, and Bryan's parents were able to attend. After the ceremony, there were snacks and refreshments. Of course, I took lots of pictures!

Ultimate Makeover

Monday night, I was cooking dinner when Brylee runs into the kitchen saying, "Look, Mama". I looked down, not knowing what to expect. She had powdered smeared into her dress. I immediately looked at her face and noticed black smeared under and around her eyes. She had decided that she needed to put on makeup - my makeup! I ran to capture this moment with my camera. I need to tell her though, she is not allowed to wear makeup until she gets older!

Mother's Day Tea

I was able to go last Friday to Brant's Mother's Day Tea. The little boys escorted the little girls in the class to their seats before they sat down. I was given a corsage cut in the shape of their hands. After enjoying cookies, punch,and fruit, we were presented with a gift - a plate with their picture in the middle. Mother Goose even taught us a little etiquette. I enjoyed spending some quality time with Brant.

Festivals & Fishin'

We took Brant & Brylee to the Market Street Festival. The kids had lots of fun. I enjoyed the different booths and seeing lots of friends! Later that day, we went to the Caldwells for a time of fishing, food, & fun!! (For some reason, I only took pictures of Brant at the Market Street Festival and only Brylee at the Caldwells. Oops!)

Trike-a-Thon

Brant's preschool participated in the St. Jude Trike-a-thon. Kids raise money and ride their bikes/tricycles for this worthy cause. Bryan was able to go and capture some pictures of Brant. He had to take a lot of breaks because his back was hurting or so he said. (His teacher said he was sounding like an old lady.)But amazingly, he made it on WCBI 5:00/10:00 news. Thankfully, Brant's grandparents called us, and we were able to tape the 10:00 news. There was Brant, looking right at the camera and riding! He tells me he wants to be on TV someday. He is now one step in that direction!

The Bells

Brant's sunday school teacher decided to teach his 4 year class to play handbells. They actually did so well that the church music minister decided that they could play on Wednesday night during Praise & Adoration. I was so proud. He did so great! They had to play their bells by color, which meant that they had to pay really close attention. Brylee kept saying, "Brant play the bells". She was proud of her brother!!