Putt Putt and go carts

Matt and I took the kids miniture golfing. Lets just say, we didn't keep score. Jack and I kept looking over at the go carts. Not knowing that they had double seating carts and Jack was big enough, we were pleasantly surprised. He was all smiles, so was I. Unfortuntely, Lily was too short, which will be the story of her life.

Overall, a good experience

After the elephant ride, overpriced cotton candy and popcorn, it was a good time. I think the kids liked it.

Lily looks thrilled

I cracked up when I saw Lily's face, she looks so thrilled and so cramped. I also thought it was sweet how she laid her face on Jack's back.

Elephant rides at the circus

My friend Jen and I took the kids to the circus. Not the same circus I am used to growing up. However, they did offer elephant rides. The kids didn't hesitate, in fact, Gracie is obsessed with elephants so she was the driving force. After paying 16 bucks (ouch) they hopped right on. They don't look too excited, I think they were nervous. I love the girl in front of Jack. She looks happy. The picture reminds me of a Benneton ad.

Gymnastics

Lily and her friend Avery at gymnastics. Jack got in there in the end. I just got that picture of Jack and Lily at the last second.

Matt and I

Matt and I went to a wedding. We just celebrated our 10 year anniversary, so it was nice to go and remember.

Air Zoo

Matt took Jack to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo. Lots of little kiddie rides and airplanes and space stuff. It was a guy thing. Love Jack's faces in these pictures.

Zoo and park

Finally, some warm weather. We enjoyed the day at the zoo and the park. Later, some ice cream. Perfect.

Lily the ballerina

A friend of mine gave us this pretty ballerina dress that her daughters used.

Preschool picnic

We had an end of the year picnic at school.

Polliwalks!!

Fell in love with these shoes. The tails on the back light up. Jack can't stop wearing them.

Lily waiting for her piano lesson.

We found a very nice and patient women to teach the kids piano. So far they love it.

Mother's day tea at preschool

The kids at preschool invited the mothers for a tea party. They did a really nice job and used their manners.

Secets and face stuffing

Oh man, Michelle Obama was right, Five Guys is soooo gooooood. We gorged on burgers and fries. Lily had a grilled cheese and got some teasing for it. She is really into telling secrets, but they make no sense. Jack has been stuffing his face like a chipmunk and then almost to the point of choking, painfully finishes his bite. Don't know why he is doing this again, but with Five guys and both parents with big appetites I don't blame him. He told Matt to stop eating his food today. This kid can really eat, takes after my dad this one does. Good thing we don't go out to eat very much.

BRRRRR!!!!

Lake Michigan felt like ice water.

The purell was out in less than 4 seconds

Jack and Matt were walking ahead to the water and Jack backtracked and said he found a feather. He picked up the feather and underneath the sand he picked up a dead seagull. It wasn't even out of the ground when I yelled, Drop that!! Then preceded to grab the purell out of my purse. Jack had the heebeejeebees, he was really grossed out. We laughed, so gross out, then had to get a picture. Jack didn't even want to stand next to it. I am not a real germ-a-phobe, but that was disgusting.

I've created a diva

I LOVE to buy Lily clothes and acessories. HOWEVER, she has started to become a little diva now. She was complaining that the sand was ruining her gold sandals and she HAD to have the elephant purse and sunglasses at the GAP outlet today. She thought they were "Super Cute." Have to admit, I say that alot. Not even 4 yet and she is learning to acessorize.

Washington Park Zoo

Today we went to Michigan city, hit the outlet mall and then the zoo and beach. It was a little windy and rainy at times, but it was warm. The zoo was small and strange, the bear exhibit was new and they were active, but the rest was a sleeper. Kids had fun though.

Jetta and the Jellybeans!!

Jetta and the Jellybeans venued at the annual Arts and Music festival at the kids preschool. Lily and some of her friends were one of the firsts up there. Lily insisted they all hold hands and dance. Granted, she did get some of the shy girls up and dancing, but she is so bossy. I guess you could call her a "leader." Hmmmm. They had fun. And then there is Jack. Oh man, Matt and I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I couldn't help but think about the Seinfeld episode with Elaine dancing. He must have his dad's dance moves. WOW!!

Just like Ariel, Mom

Lily has really picked up on swimming. She makes me nervous now because she is so comfortable. Jack is getting there, baby steps with him.