Safari Park Field Trip

After attending Madden's first field trip a couple weeks ago, I was really excited about being able to join Skylar on her second field trip of the year.  All the first graders from school headed to the Safari Park for the day.  In my group I had Skylar, Lucy (Skylar's BFF), and their classmate Alexis.

When we arrived the girls wanted to join the rest of the first grade girls from their class so we hung together all day.

We took the tram around the park seeing rhinos, giraffes, elephants, tigers, and gorillas.

Adriana and Skylar.

Skylar, Lucy and Katie.

We had a couple whinny moments, couple tears, and some begging for ice cream, but that is to be expected.  In the end the girls did really well, had a great time together and it was really special for me to see Skylar interact with all her classmates.

Field Day

The school year is definitely coming to an end because its all about having fun these last few days for Skylar.  It all kicked off with Field Day for everyone.  Skylar was on the white team with Ciera, Parker, Beckett, and Maxon.  They participated in four different events and lucky for Skylar her team came out on TOP.

Mrs. Aubertin and all her 1st Graders!

May 2017

Madden hanging in his classroom with all his buddies

On a adventure hike at Torrey Pines with Dad.

Just hanging out in Carlsbad Village.

Skylar's Dance Recital 2017

This year has really been a exciting year for Skylar and her dancing.  First off we were able to get her in the same class as Sophie, something has as wanted for a couple years now.  I think being in class with her friends definitely helped her a bigger appreciation for dance.  She also requested we added another class to her weekly schedule so we put her back into ballet after a year off.  She spent more hours at the dance studio than ever and I must say she never complained once about going.  Even at night when we would ask her about her favorite parts of the day, dance was always one of them.  

With Recital Weekend finally arriving we all couldn't be more excited to see all of Skylar's hard work on stage.  This year she was going to be performing in four different dances, meaning she was going to be on stage ten times over the weekend.  

Ballet - Swan Lake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ecF0GvTr0

Ballerina Beauties.

Jazz - Jump for my Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1QcImbvxyo

Tap - Eye of the Tiger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aijTFiShmgA

The girls had the best support system this weekend by having the best grandparents cheering them on.  My Dad got us an RV so we BBQ all weekend long in between each of the girls dances.  Made the weekend extra special.

Mary Poppins was the theme for this years Father/Daughter dance.   Jake and Skylar shined this year and even got themselves a small solo part.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrJ4Qk7ylHA

Madden was the best supporting little brother.  He sat through three shows (did fall asleep during one), and was always the loudest one cheering his sister on.

We were even lucky enough to get Aunt Sherry down for the weekend.  

Ms. Kaitlyn, the girl's Jazz instructor.

Backstage with the Room 3 Crew.  

Skylar, Savannah, Sophie and Mabel.  

There is nothing better than seeing the joy on Skylars face that dance brings her.  When we are backstage and her number is called the smile is priceless.  I can't wait to see what this next year with dance brings our little girl.

Butterfly Farm Field Trip

This year Madden's preschool got a new director who wanted to start doing field trips for the kids, so last week Madden experienced his first field trip to the Butterfly Farm.  

The boys were super excited.

Then they got a little too excited and Ms. Tanya had to give them a little talking too before we started.

Room 2.  

The field trip started off with a powerpoint presentation that was WAY over the kids heads.  I kind of felt bad for them, but they were so good and sat through the whole thing.

After the 25 minutes of boredom the kids got to go into the butterfly farm where they were able to get up close and personal with 100s of butterflies.  The kids were so good and followed all the rules and just admired all of the beautiful butterflies.

I would definitely consider our first field a huge success.

Mother's Day 2017

I had a wonderful Mother's Day morning with the kids making me my first ever breakfast in bed.  They both put together a menu and took my order like a real restaurant.  I ordered eggs, sausage, toast and a side of mango.  Skylar was the waitress while Madden was the chef.  They came up and check on me a couple times and I got to lay in bed until 8:00 AM after my delicious meal.   I couldn't of asked for anything more!

Being their Mom is the greatest gift I will ever receive.  

Moms & Muffins

I love starting my Mother's Day weekend off by celebrating Moms & Muffins at preschool.  This one was extra special/hard seeing that it is my last one ever.  

Madden made me a beautiful flower on a stem, a corsage and a painted picture frame.  

During breakfast all the kids sang this adorable "Mommy" song that brought tears to my eyes.  Since then Madden has been singing it to me ever night.  

The kids also had a little trick up their sleeves as they made all the mom gets up and do their favorite dance.....the chicken dance.  

Madden, Carter, Zachary, and Cruz.

Us Moms are really lucky to have these kiddos love us the way they do.