Crab Catcher

Riley finally did it!!! After 5 years of looking at them, trying to muster the courage to hold one, and watching all the older boys catch them he actually held a crab! Although he didnt catch it himself he

Amys shower

My friend Amy is having a girl, it was fun to have girl baby shower since it seems all my friends have been having boys!!! Luckily it was a beautiful evening and a 

I  made all the flower arrangements myself, I don't claim to be good with flowers whatsoever, but think they turned out alright :

                                                                                             

              The clouds on the straws doubled as tags for guests to write their names on so they knew which drink was theirs.

Now all that Amy has to do is decide on a name for her new arrival!

ABC preschool graduation

I don't know who will miss Ms Dianne the most, me or Riley... I am so grateful he was able to spend two years in her class. I have know her since I was 8 years old, and its awesome that my children now get to experience her kind and nurturing demeanor. 

Instead of balloons I hug beach balls from the ceiling (actually Paul did). I gave Mrs Dianne white beach balls for the kids to color in class and she wrote they were looking forward to in Kindergarten.

I filled sand buckets with snacks and used shovels to scoop them up! Animal crackers,

 beach ball Goldfish and Dorritos Fruit roll up diplomas

Fruit Roll-Up Diplomas

I used a real tape measure for this grad hat bunting

Sidney and Riley love to be helpful, so they took turn opening the umbrella

     

Navy and Sid, I can't express how silly these sweet girls can be!

Thanks Lindsey (scouts mom) for making this banner, it was perfect!   

Thanks LIndsey (Scouts mom) for making this awesome poster!

Watch out Kindergarten, HERE COMES RILEY!