Last Day of Kindergarten

 Thursday was Lauren's last day of kindergarten. Such a bitter sweet day. Can't believe how fast it went, she's grown up so much and learned a lot. 

 silly pose

 nice pose

 walking down to the bus

 at the bus stop with Sadie

 gotta love that face... 

We went to pick her up so we could say good-bye to Mrs. Tobias too. Lauren had a great year and loves her teacher so much. She was sad on the last day because she realized that meant she wouldn't be in her class anymore. We're so thankful she had such a great Kindergarten experience. 

Now come on summer- bring the sun out so we can start having some fun!! 

Field Day

 I got to help out at Lauren's field day last week and it was really fun. This is Lauren's friend Sadie who is now our neighbor too- we are LOVING having a fun friend just two doors up! 

 Volleyball with beach balls.

 This was a cool game, the kids all held hands and had to get the hula hoop from one end to the other without using hands or letting go. It was pretty funny to watch!

 This was part of the obstacle course

 races

 tug of war

 sack races

 Love this action shot!! 

 The kids got so wet with this one. Filling a can with holes in it and trying to fill the bucket on other end. 

I love how her tongue is always out when she's trying hard! 

It was an awesome field day!

Ben's Party

 We had Ben's 4th birthday party today and per his request we had another race car party! 

We decorated wooden cars.

 Ben wanted Rice Krispy treats so Kevin made a piston cup out of them and a bunch of wheels for the kids to eat. They came out super cute!

 The table

 Fun Favors!

 Got this idea from Pinterest- super easy race track made from pool noodles. The boys LOVED it! 

 Make a wish Benny! 

 Happy Boy! 

 Cute Carsie!

 The gang getting ready for the pinata!

 So fun!

 Ben LOVED all his new car toys- he is in heaven tonight going through everything! 

Found these two hidden under the table eating a bowl of Swedish Fish! Had to snap a pic before I took them away. I love the looks on both of their faces- priceless! 

Happy Birthday Ben! 

Ben is 4

 Ben was so excited that it was finally his birthday! He's been asking every morning for the last week, "Is today my birthday?" He could hardly believe it when I said, "Yes" yesterday morning!! 

Of course Lauren had to help him open all his gifts! 

 He was very excited to get a "big remote control Lightning McQueen". 

 He's been having fun driving it all around. 

 Pancakes for breakfast, his favorite!

Kevin & Ben spent the day together eating lots of gluten filled junk food without Lauren and I:) They had a blast! Then we had a family bbq at night. 

 Make a wish! 

He was drenched from playing outside with the hose and super tired from a day of craziness. 

Saturday is his party and he is so excited for it. This boy loves planning parties just like his mama, all he can talk about is all the things we have to do to get ready and he really wants to start making the cupcakes today. Oh how I love this boy, he is just the best! 

Happy 4th Birthday Benny Boo!

Father's Day

 Father's Day morning we woke up and a nice relaxing morning at home. Then headed up to Lynden to see Kevin's Grandpa.

 Ben insisted on dressing up and he wanted to wear this bow tie. He picked out his whole outfit, can you tell?

We took grandpa out for coffee and then went to Matt & Sheila's for a bbq. It was a great night but I forgot to take pics! 

Happy Father's Day to all the fabulous dads in our lives! We are so lucky!!

Lauren's soccer party

 Lauren's team had a soccer party and she was feeling pretty cool and grown up!

 Lauren has a little crush on this guy:)

 Fun times eating in the tunnel with her teammates. 

 Receiving her first trophy from her coach- she was beyond proud!

This trophy is a very cherished item in the house and also very coveted by Ben, which makes it that much cooler! 

Last Soccer Games!

 Saturday Lauren and Ben had their last soccer games. 

 The past few weeks Ben really stepped it up and started playing hard.

 He scored 6 goals on Saturday and was pretty darn proud! 

 Lauren's teacher came to watch her last game! Lauren was so excited. We feel so lucky to have a teacher who loves Lauren enough to come watch her play! 

 Lauren got to play goalie and had a lot of fun with it!

 She LOVES coach Allie! Hopefully she'll get to be on her team again next year. 

 Love how she sticks her tongue out when she is really trying hard! 

Soccer is over for the spring and we are on to t-ball!