Surprising myself

I had to run what I consider a stressful errand this morning. I had to go the Hyundai dealership to get my oil changed. It always takes them a while and I had the kids with me. So I ran out the door as soon as I got everyone ready and come back about an hour and half later. I go in to the kitchen to start cleaning the breakfast dishes and I find it already done! WOW! I was so surprised until it dawned on me that I had them while Katie was eating her breakfast. Talk about a blonde moment on my part! But being forgetful aside, the dishes were still done and I was happy.

Ready for the real thing

Josh had a pre-school graduation this past week. He is now "officially" ready to go to kindergarten.

The graduation was very fun. The class put on a cute little presentation for the parents and their siblings. They recited the Pledge of Allegiance, gave a weather report, talked about what they wanted to be when they grow-up, and sang some fun songs. Josh had a shyness episode and chose not to participate through most of it, but it was still so cute.

Josh was the one leading the class for the Pledge of Allegiance. He performed his part perfectly. Then the shyness hit!

He wouldn't get up to and stand next to the teacher to receive his "diploma." So she came to him. She really enjoyed Josh in her class this year and said that he would come up with some very fun and creative games. His favorite part of school this year was the unit on other countries.

Here he is with his class. I convinced him to get in the picture, but he wouldn't wear his cap.

This is one picture that he wanted to take! He his picture with his awesome teacher Shayna Barney! Thank you for all that you did this year Shayna!

bye bye school

Eric left the 2nd grade this week. He had a great year and learned so much! Reading is by far his best subject, but he does well at the other subjects too. His favorite part of the year was his art class. He made some fun things in there! Here is is on the last day with his teacher Mrs. Castro. He really enjoyed being in her class this year.

Tomorrow... "D"-day

In this case the "d" stands for D-O-N-E with school. I have mixed feeling about this event. Gone is the hope for ANY alone time. Gone is the morning rush (thank goodness!). No more fighting over homework, but I might have to listen to kids fight because they are bored or stir-crazy. I think that I will have less laundry! And I might get some more sleep either by sleeping in or because I was able to sneak in a nap. These things were hard to do when I have to get and pickup kids over the time I desire to sleep. SO... I suppose that there are more positives to school being out , then keeping them in. But I am a little nervous.

I am nervous about how I am going to entertain them all summer. Gas prices are soooo high and I am really reluctant to drive too far for entertainment that will just cost MORE money. Does anyone have any ideas of things that I could do from home? Please, I need help! We are already doing swimming lessons in July, Grandma is coming in June, and Eric has Scout camp in early June. We go to the park every Wednesday with all the Mom's. And we plan on going to the library. Are there any ideas out there for at home things to do? I know that there are some awesome Mom's out there that can help me!

Why not?

A couple of weeks ago I posted a birthday wish for Brandon and used a old photo of him. I thought that he would be bugged about the picture, but he wasn't! Instead he asked why I didn't post this picture. So why not? Here it is!

He was 14 months old and living in Corpus Christie Texas at the time. Don't you just love the curls! The story that his Mom likes to tell about this is: His Dad was in the Navy and would go out on Subs a lot. She would be home with Brandon. One day she went to the base with his hair in piggy tails (yes, like a girl). Well, that got back to my Father-in-law and so when he came home he shaved it. No more curls! Poor guy!

Random

I was tagged by both Windy and Trish. Sorry I took so long to get to this!

7 weird or random facts about myself.

1. When I get tired I get cold. Even when we lived in Havasu I would bundle up. Only then will I fall asleep.

2. I HATE putting gas in the car. This spoiled little Oregon girl think that someone should do it for her! (In case you didn't know... in Oregon every gas station has attendants that fill your gas tank. It is GREAT!)

3. Noise in the car bugs me. My kids always want to talk non-stop and it drives me nuts!
4. I have never had a Piñon nut. Go figure.
5. I love baby smells. ALL baby smells.

6. I still have clothes that are older than Eric, and I will wear them (around the house).
7. I didn't like green chili until after Josh was born. Here in New Mexico it is a crime to not like green chili. It took over 6 years for me to acquire a taste for it. Now I love it!

Yeah, random and weird. So now I tag you! Amie, Angel, Dana, Katie, Holli, and Marissa.

1. On your post, link back to the person who tagged you - that would be me, in this case.

2. Post your assignment on your blog - seven weird or random facts.

3. Post these rules on your blog.

4. Post links to the bloggers that you will be tagging.

5. Go to those blogs and give them a comment on their blog to let them know that you have tagged them.

Sunglasses

Josh and I were at the Mall the other day to pick up a few things that the kids needed. I bought Josh these sunglasses and he has hardly taken them off! He so badly wanted to have me take his picture with them and so I took a few. They came out really well. I think that I have a good looking boy on my hands!

Fun flashback and a late HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Yeah for me! I got my scanner working without help from anyone! And to test it out I grabbed a picture of my wonderful Brandon, in honor of his 35th birthday. I am a little late as his birthday was on April 30. But I am sure that he will forgive me (hee hee).

I like the expression on his face here. My Mother-in-Law says that he was 8 in this picture, so this was taken in 1981. Isn't the style great? And wasn't he the cutest kid around!

Happy Birthday Brandon! I love you!