Thursday, May 26, 2016

Derek's Field Day

Derek had his first Field Day at school today! For a kid who loves being active, this was probably his favorite part of the school year. It was supposed to rain today, so I was a little if-y about going to watch with Bryce and Clara, but I'm glad we went. We were only able to stay for a couple events before I needed to leave to get ready for a friend's birthday party later today, but it was so fun to cheer for Derek and watch him compete!

Silly faces!

It's going to be a great day. :)

He was so excited to see us!

These are two sweet little spectators!

"I'm open, I'm open!"

He was hopping and skipping to his heart's content

Get in there, bud!

Derek is a born leader. He likes to direct his team mates. :)

Having fun while he waits in line

Ready... set ...

... GO!

Rounding the cones

Sneaking a peek at the competition as they charge down the homestretch

Tie!

Running is his favorite. :)

We love our silly, sweet Derek!

Sitting "criss-cross applesauce" while he waits to play "Air Raid"

Clara and Bryce were captivated

The kids waited patiently while the coaches finished setting up the game in the background

Derek had dropped his hat so Bryce ran it out to him. He thought it was important for Derek to have his hat on.

Dashing back to the sidelines

Haha! It's kind of creepy to have a pair of eyes staring from the back of his head, lol.

Protecting his base from his neighbors bomb (ball) attacks

Rolling a ball. Good form!

He's ready... but not guarding the back! Another kid took him out from behind a few seconds later. 

Clara stood quietly watching the kids play

Sweet siblings!

So much excitement!

My three babies!

A local dermatologist rented/sponsored a shaved ice truck for all the kids.

Day made!

He only took a few bites and his tongue was already smurfed!

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Aunt Amy's Birthday Celebration

We headed out to Keller to celebrate Amy's birthday a little early. Par-tay! We're so glad we live close to family and that we get to see so much of my mom and my sisters. Amy has done a lot to help me get through this kindergarten year with Derek, offering insights, assistance, reassurance and import perspectives from the point of a kindergarten teacher (this was her second year teaching kindergarten). The kids love Aunt "Mamie" as Clara calls her, and were thrilled to help her blow out her candles. :) Happy birthday, Amy!

Nana loves her Clara

Clara kept pointing to the wine bottles and saying, "Milk!" Haha, nopey nope, kid!

Clara likes to play with hair, but it wigs Nana out a little, lol

Lighting all the candles - not quite 24, but we didn't want a fire hazard. ;)

Derek candle-bombed them - he blew the candles out before they could!

Yay! Happy birthday!

Aunt Val let Bryce help shuffle the Phase 10 cards

He preferred to watch, lol

Hot Air Balloons

The kids have been learning how to feed the dogs and we got a special surprise this morning when we went outside! We don't see hot air balloons often, but it's always an exciting time for the kids. Andi was terrified of the balloons and ran around the yard, barking and whining before she came back to cower against my leg, poor thing. The boys climbed up to the crow's nest on the fort and waved and yelled at every balloon that passed. Normally, the pilots are too far away to hear or see them, but one finally did this morning! She waved and yelled, "Good morning!" Clara was happy to stay inside and eat her cereal but she made it out to see the last balloon. Good thing she didn't realize how many balloons she had missed, lol. 

So close!

Poor Andi

They always wave and yell

A beautiful view on a beautiful morning

This was the pilot who could see us!

Wrong way, boys

Waving good-bye. :)

Friday, May 20, 2016

Frisco RoughRiders Game

 Mitchell's MBA program at UT Dallas reserved a box for students and spouses at Dr. Pepper Park tonight! Woot! Yay for date night! We watched the Frisco RoughRiders play the San Antonio Missions and talked to some of the other students in Mitchell's program. There was a buffet of hot dogs, brisket, popcorn and more... and it was all tasty! Mitchell was very gentlemanly to get my food for me. :) It was a nice night, even though the Missions eventually beat the RoughRiders 5 to 4.

 Our view from the box!

 Me and my sexy date! Ow ow!

 Go Riders!

 Go team! Do the sport! Win ALL the points!

 "Magic Night" was the theme for the evening and the guest magician made his way over to the box.

 The student volunteer was horrified when the magician began ripping the serial number off a dollar bill, haha!

 Now you see it, now you don't...

 Need a snack?
 What's this in the middle of the orange?

The dollar bill he just ripped up. Bravo!