School Days

This semester at pre-school has been quite busy between Ari and Keira.  There have been lots of programs and parties to attend and fun dress-up theme days.

In January Ari had an Occupation Day parade.  He was dressed as a police officer.

February had, of course, Valentine's Day parties (I helped out with Ari's party and popped in to say hi to Keira).

Then Ari had a Patriotic Program (I know I promised no more bad photos, but the room they have their programs in has truly awful lighting, not to mention trying to get pictures over people, across the room and of moving targets!  Oh, and Ari is holding his hands that way because his skin was peeling and bleeding from the after-effects of that hand-foot-and-mouth virus.  Did I mention how nasty of a virus it is?)  Asher is always in attendance at these school events!

March was even busier.  First was Cowgirl Dress-Up Day for Keira.  They were learning about Texas and also had a Cowboy Cookout for lunch that day.

Then she had her PE Program where the kids showed off what they'd been learning.  She was very excited until she walked in the room full of parents.  In the second picture she's performing their bicycle song/exercise.

Ari's turn for Cowboy Dress-Up Day and Cookout!

Time for PJ Days for Keira.  She was allowed to wear her PJ's both days that week and she was on cloud 9!

Next up, Ari's PE Program.  His class used a cowboy theme for their show.

Lastly we have their Easter parties.  This time I worked Keira's party and popped in on Ari.  I think he forgot I was planning to stop by!

Just 4 weeks left and only end-of-school parties to attend.  Then one short summer and we'll have a kindergartner!  When did that happen?!?  He's so excited and I think we're all ready.  Mostly...

A Very Full Weekend

Keenan had last Friday off in honor of Cesar Chavez day (he technically works for the state of California which is the only place where this holiday is observed).  Taking advantage of this day off and a Groupon, we drove up to Plano so Keenan and our church's youth pastor could test out the Flow Rider - an indoor surfing simulator.  They were able to surf for over an hour and had a blast!  The kids got bored quickly so we took advantage of the play area in the mall.

About an hour after we got back home, Keenan's parents along with our oldest niece and nephew arrived for the weekend.  The kids all spent the rest of the afternoon playing outside, riding bikes and running around while the adults relaxed in the shade with some cold beer :)

Saturday morning we packed a picnic lunch and made our way to the train station.  We rode the local commuter train into downtown Ft. Worth and walked to the nearby water gardens.

(Keira was being defiant and refused to get in the picture)

The Quiet Pool

The Aerated Pool

"Walking on Water" as the kids called it.

The two little boys fell asleep in their strollers on the way back to the train station.

We were all exhausted after that excursion so it was movie time when we got home and more playing together after that.  We parted ways Sunday morning and filled that day with church and errands.  Sunday evening I turned to Keenan and said, "We sure packed a lot into that weekend!"