New Toys!

If you read Jaime's blog, you'll know that we had a very busy weekend! Even though there was lots going on, we still didn't miss the opportunity to have some fun with Jared! Here are a few of his birthday presents that we played with this weekend!

New Lego Set-before being built!

After being built!

Front view!

See that yellow thing flying?

It's up near the left of the picture.

Thank you, Nana!

It's a remote control helicopter!

Off it goes again!

Jared LOVES his new toys! He actually got a remote control air plane from his friend and his remote control helicopter from his grandparents. Tonight, Tom took Jared to the park to fly his plane (Jared & I bought Tom a remote control plane a few years ago) and have Jared fly his new plane and helicopter, too. From what I hear, each of them had some really good runs!
Tomorrow starts another active week for Jared. He has swim lessons all week, Tennis Camp (thanks for the new racquet, Titi), Vacation Bible School and IF we can fit it in, Baseball! Jared's really enjoying his summer so far, we are, too! Can't wait until Jaime's a little more stable and old enough to be out and about a little more. (He's still having feeding issues and isn't always the most pleasant to be taking places!)
Anyway, enjoy the photos and HAPPY SUMMER!!!!! :)

Jared's 7th Birthday

Here is a HUGE slide show of Jared's 7th birthday. We started our celebration on Sunday, the day before his birthday with lunch at Quaker Steak & Lube with the fam. Then we met up with Jared's friends and our neighbors for a "kid" party. The kids played velcro ball, on the swing set, in the sand box, chalked, bowling, and bubble fun. After the kids left, we got pizza for the fam.
On Monday, Jared's "real" birthday, he went to swim lessons in the morning and dinner with Grammy & Poppy. He even got to go to the park with Poppy for a golf lesson (Jared got a driver for his birthday.)
Thank you to everyone who sent cards, presents, texts, emails and overall birthday wishes for Jared. He said that he LOVES being 7 and that it was his best birthday ever! :)
Enjoy the slide show-click on a picture to go directly to the photo album! :)

School's Out for Summer!

Here are pictures we took today during Jared's end-of-the-year picnic! Enjoy!

Jared on the jungle gym.

More friends playing at the park.

Connor & his teacher, Mrs. Burkholder.

Jared & his teacher, Mrs. Morris.
I love that they're both wearing shades! :)

Jared & Kendrick.

Connor & Logan.

4th Graders Parade-next year they'll be in the middle school.

Woohoo, Congrats & Good Luck to all of the 4th graders!

Buses loaded for the last time this school year!

Parade of buses!

The boys & their bus driver, Fred!

An early birthday gift we had waiting for us at home!
Thanks, Kathy!

Thank you to all of the faculty and staff for a great school year. We're looking forward to all of the changes next year! Wishing everyone a happy and safe summer!

It's Official....

Jared has been promoted to the 2nd grade! :)
We are so proud of Jared, he had another good report card, even improving in several areas! :) Today, Jared got to celebrate his birthday at school. The irony about Jared's birthday celebration is that I wasn't going to be able to make it due to Jaime's doctor appointment. Turns out, Jared's eye (from his eye injury last week) started to swell and get gunky at school this morning. The nurse called, I went up to check it and put more drops in it. Since I was going up there, I brought the kids' treats early (Tom was going to bring them later in the day). When Jared went back to the class, his teacher said that the kids wanted their morning snack, so I asked if I could just give them their treats, she agreed. So, I went to the car to get them (ice cream cups and treat bags), when I came back, I found Jared with a birthday crown and bear. All of the kids sang to him and they all ate ice cream. It was very sweet!


Tomorrow, Jared will be having an all day picnic at the park, the last time he will be a 1st grader and in his current class! Of course, getting back to that eye of his....Jared will be going to the pediatrician first to check it out, she'll probably change his eye drops! Ah, what would life be like without a weekly visit to the pediatrician's office? ;)

Look for pics from the picnic tomorrow night!

Until then.....good night!

Field Day, 2010

Here's a slide show from Jared's 1st Field Day at his elementary school. He had to miss it last year because we were in Cincinnati!
Thanks to everyone who helped out, especially Mrs. Cooper for hosting the event! A GREAT time was had bay all! Can't wait until next year! :)

Enjoy the pics! As always, if you'd like to see them bigger and slower, just click on a picture and it will take you to the Picasa website!