Tuesday already?!

Well, with the long weekend ahead of us, our plan was to hang home and do stuff around here. Firstly, power wash our porch and prep it for staining. This cedar porch is beautiful, but had never been cleaned or treated. Neither Ross (the power washer) or myself knew what we were in for...

Just starting out Friday evening. The porch was coated with the thick layer of yuck. Everything looked gray. Ross worked hard for a few hours-but didn't finish-as the boys played with the neighbors and I worked on the yard.

Saturday was spent hanging with the Greenwald's. I had to work and met the guys over there, so the camera wasn't with. Boo. We had a great time swimming in the pool, an awesome meal and a beautiful evening boat ride.

Sunday brought more power washing. When I say more, I mean LOTS more. No joke, Ross was cleaning the porch for 7 hours straight. Insane. I mean, now it looks amazing and is ready for stain, but seriously. 7 hours. Plus the 3 the night before and the 2 this morning. That's a lot.


Finally, Memorial Day. We had a great day together. Ross did a bunch of work around the house while the rest of us played. We took a nice bike ride to a park and had a super fun time playing.

What a great picture--so carefree and those little piggies are delectable (even dirty)

Goofs.

Dane loves tennis. And he's actually pretty darn good. He said this was his favorite part of the park trip.

"My turn, Daddy."

It was a busy weekend spent mostly at home. Together. Exactly where we wanted to be.

Last Day of Preschool!

Dane's first year of preschool has come to an end. It was such a great year-for all of us. Dane loved school, his teachers and his classmates. He made a lot of friends--as did I. The parents were required to attend parent groups once a week. I loved this tremendously, as it is so nice to talk with other parents going through similar things. It's been a great resource for me. And I've made some fabulous friends, as well.

We are so proud of Dane, not just for what he's accomplished thus far in his short, little life, but for who he is as a person. He is kind, loving, intelligent, sensitive, hilarious, caring and an extreme pleasure to be around. I know my little guys are still pretty little, but I can already tell that they are going to be such good big guys, too-(but then again, they do come from good stock!!)

Getting ready to leave for school (Cashie too...)
**Dane's got this new thing where he puts his fingers int he air-the stuff kids come up with.

Daddy came to school with Dane and had a fun time seeing everything that he does all day.
After the first part of class was over, we all took a walk down to Dairy Queen.

The kids all got to select what they wanted ahead of time. They even got to carry their own money and pay themselves. It was pretty awesome!! He was very proud of himself!

Yummo-twist cones!

Here's to whole gang-they are such great kids.

See you next fall!!
(Isn't he just precious...)

After school wrapped up, a few of us went to the fountains to play. Perfect day if you're Dane. DQ, sun, fountains, friends, Mom/Dad/Cash=FUN!

A job well done goes out to our Danie. Daner. Buggie. Nugget. Babe. Munchie. Love Love. You are the sweetest boy and we love you to pieces.

Things R.O.C.K!

I think I found this idea on a blog that I follow--I can't remember. Anyways, the kids totally dig glow sticks. Especially in the tubby. And I earn a cool Mom award!

I had to get a picture of Ross and his first time mowing our lawn. He's been working really hard on the grass and the front yard is looking fab. Pretty exciting stuff.

Randoms

The kids love the tub. Big time.

Here they are trying to be Santa.


Cash has decided that he will now ride in our bike trailer again--he did great last year and started out rough this spring. Now he's back. It's been fun.

Bundles of Love!

I got Dane this cool Raphael Ninja Turtle costume at the ECFE garage sale a few weekends ago. Isn't it awesome?! When he put it on the first time, he kept it on all day. He is fun-ny!

Ross must have taken these pictures while I was gone recently, but they are the cutest!

It just melts my heart.

The three amigos-and most handsome guys ever!!

And finally, my Mother's Day gift Daner made at school. I can't believe how blessed I am.