Celebration

What a better way to celebrate Jacob's graduation than going to the Boathouse for dinner (food was great, service was HORRIBLE) and then for a walk in Sackets for ice cream! Thanks to Nana and Papa and Aunt Laurie for being here to celebrate with us!

Graduation Day

This is the first of many graduations we are looking forward to with our children! Jacob graduated from pre-k this past Wed. It was a musical event with lots of singing and dancing! All the kids did a great job! We are so proud of Jacob and all that he has learned. He continues to amaze us everyday and is growing so fast! Happy Moving-Up Day Jake!

Jake's Last Full Day

Last Monday was Jacob's last full day of Pre-K. It was a little sad but so exciting. We will never forget these past 2 years at St John Bosco's!

Swing Batter

Last week the coaches at tee ball decided it was time for coach pitch. That is the next step after tee ball for most of the kids moving up. The kids and parents loved it! We also got a team picture!

Cook-out #1

Last Saturday we decided to throw a seafood cook-out and invite the Charltons over. They love clams and cook them really well on the grill and I made home-made crab cakes. The food was sooo good including Jen's fruit tarts for dessert (and a of course smores)! Lee keeps asking me to get the recipe! Good food and great company= a great night!

Beat It!

Last night the kids and I went to Relay for Life. It was great to see so many teams there last night and to walk through the tents and be able to donate some money to a special cause. However the best part of the night included 2 things:
1. Watching Roland walk the survivor lap! We love you Uncle Ro!
2. We went to a tent to buy a cupcake and there was a "birthday" sign to write the name of someone who is celebrating a birthday that has beaten cancer. Jacob said to me, "Mom, will you write Papa's name on there?" It was the sweetest thing and I could barely hold back tears--sweet boy!
I tried to explain to him what relay for life meant and that we were here to support Mr Roland and all the people we knew that were not sick anymore (like Papa and Uncle Fred) and some that are still sick. He didn't forget what I said and it was the cutest thing ever!
If you ever get the chance to attend or be part of a relay for life, I strongly encourage you to do it! Help beat cancer!

Nearing the End

Yesterday was Jacob's school picnic. A chance for families to get together, eat and let the kids run around! It is a little sad to think his preschool days are coming to an end this week but he is so excited to go to Kindergarten! Check out the girls, they were just happy eating!