Ice Cream

 We had a friend pass away almost 2 weeks ago. I felt like if I blogged something cute or fun from my life that I would not be respectful. Or that I was throwing it their face. Like I still have a family. Nah Nah. But the thing is, 1. Ryan doesn't read this blog and that who's feelings I really care about. 2. Who else reads this blog? My parents, my sister in laws? And they already know that my heart is busy bleeding for our friends.

So I give you dayne eating ice cream after swim lessons. She passed the first level. Yeah! And has been at level 2 for the past sessions. We are proud of her and mad swimming skills!

Happy 4th of July

the dad

 My kids have been nuts about Rich lately. I think with Rich now having a day off during the week (back to working weekends) and them being home, they are totally loving having Rich around. Plus he always swims with them at the pool and he will build them a fort for sleeping. We love the Dad!

Swim Team

  We are two meets into our swimteam season. Crewe is swimming everyday for at least 45 minutes during practice and then we usually go back to the pool for fun.  Crewe is doing such a great job. He swims Back Stroke and Freestyle really well. He also is working on his Butterfly and his Breaststroke. He has a ribbon for each stroke ( that is what he cars about). We really have a great time and I am so proud of Crewe. Brace yourself for ALL the videos of the Shark!

Oh and we have a great support team. There is a lot of hanging out time and Dayne does a great job being happy and helpful.  Baby Dayne is an amazing cheerleader and we are lucky to have her supporting Crewe. Side note. She is learning to swim this year and may be on the team next year. 

Just 2 weeks behind

 Guess who is going to the Second Grade? Crewe Palmer. He rocked out his first year. We are so happy with him and how hard he worked this year. Crewe is so smart and kind. We love our boy!

Total Delight with his Friends!

 Crewe and his teacher. Mrs. Vizzussi.

Seriously. I'm in love with those kids!

Happy Father's Day

A couple of things:

1. We got a new car a couple of months ago. The blue Honda in the background. We love it!

2. We need a new camera. Doesn't this picture look a little fuzzy. What kind? Just a point and shoot.

3. This  picture is from the beginning of June. Nothing like wearing a sweater in June.

Flowers

 Speaking of our 11th Anniversary. Rich bought me the most amazing flowers. (Can't get the photo to turn). I LOVED them! They are so pretty and the pink was dazzling.



Here they a few days later......

Anniversay

Every year we take a family photo on our Anniversary. This year the four of us were never together and out of pj's. So this picture is two days later. Same thing.  June 4th 2011.  And yes, I am wearing Uggs and a sweater. We are still waiting for summer to start.

More Preschool

The actual last day of preschool. Dayne and I wore matching skirts. Awesome! It was a great day filled with a performance, a video of the kids, food and fun. I really enjoyed getting to know the other parents and I know had a great year!

 Dayne's classmates, Max, Nathan, Emma, Amelia and Dayne. They were getting ready for the silly picture. Dayne's favorite!

Dayne told me, "You know your husband's Dad? I really love him!"

Done with Preschool

Dayne is done with preschool yesterday. I'm always sad. I don't like my kids growing up and moving on. Pathetic, I know. I am happy that we did a Round Robin Style preschool this year. We both made new friends. I loved how flexible everyone could be. Dayne worked on her Letters and Numbers. This year she also learned how to write her name (not at school) and can spell her whole name on demand. Dayne is a delightful daughter. She is super dramatic. She is so happy and sweet AND can be very naughty at the next turn. We love Dayne!

Camping Trip 2011

This year was cold and wet.  I think it swayed everything else that we did. We still had a great time !

I slept in the car. I'm so happy we have an SUV.

Does this look like camping outfits for the end of May, almost June? Holy Crap, I am a wimp!

The rain came down too much. So we packed up our crap to come back a little bit early. It worked out because everyone moved into our canvas shell and ate dinner. The kids were in another watching a movie.

Dayne the Series

 Dayne is continuing her quest to have her picture taken with dummies.... I guess we could call her an artist and this is her medium!

The Boy at Bat

Again. The only people that will care are my folks. But please enjoy!

Dance

It's the same dance as before. It's a little glary at the beginning. We love the Baby Dayne and her dancing!

Check out this great new poster I am having printed. It was a free download but I then sent it to Costco to have printed. They had it a handful of color options. And I can't find where I got it from.... I'll work on it.

Sneak a Book In

 I was checking out the other day. Hiding Out. In my room, reading. I hoped up for a second and came back to this..... Look who is enjoying my perfect spot. Readying MY book! Ah.... the girl knows the good stuff!

This Weekend

This Weekend we:
* had a half day of school on Friday. Friends came over to play the afternoon away.
* I spent Friday at our School's Golf Tournament Fundraiser. No I did not golf but I drove around a cart. The best part of golfing.
* Crewe had a baseball game. It was so cold. Dayne wore her winter coat.
*Went to the movie, Rio.
* Had dinner at a new neighbor's house. Fun to able to walk around the corner for the night out.
*Went to Church.
*I read a good book.
*Rich worked and worked some more.
*Made bread and dinner last night.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Things about Baseball and Crewe:
1.  Crewe is playing for the Texas Rangers.
2. He was drafted to play in the Minors.
3. We have been to a MILLION games already. And have a million more. (The season started in Feb and his last game is in June) But loving it!! Dayne is a fantastic cheerleader.
4. He has great Coaches and has truly been learning how to play baseball.  Every game he is getting better.
5. Crewe said to me to the other night, " Mom the best parts are being the pitcher or the catcher." I replied, "Crewe you are great at playing second base. You rock!" 
" Mom, just because I play that position doesn't mean I am good at it."


We disagree buddy. Take us Out to the Ball Game....

She Came. She Danced.

 The big night happened. We had Dayne's dance recital this past weekend. She did such a good job. Dayne kept saying, "I'm so excited. This is going to be AWESOME!" Dayne and her BFF, Bella, were so happy to be in costume, wearing makeup and preparing in for the night in the dressing rooms. When the curtains came up and she hit the stage.... she danced her heart out. No smiles but an earnest face as she worked on her routine. We are so proud of her!! Good Job, Goose!

 The Star is done for the night. She is beat and can perform no more.

The Roses were from one her biggest fans, her Brother.