Day of Nothing!

After yesterday's very busy day, today we did almost nothing! We stayed in PJs all day, read books, watched movies and just played inside the house. It felt really good to have nothing we HAD to do!

Day in NYC

My Mom and I took Trey, Bella and Evan to New York City today! It was a lot of fun!

After missing our train due to traffic, and poor planning on our part (stopping at Dunkin Donuts on the way to the train station), we had to take a later train that was not an express train. Thus, we ended up getting to NYC a bit later then we expected!

First, we walked to Build A Bear (Bella's pick), where each of the kids got an animal, with accessories, of course! Both Trey and Bella chose a "Hot Dog" Dog! Bella dressed hers in a robe and slippers, while Trey chose a soccer outfit.

Next up was lunch at a pizza place with gelato for dessert. Since it was already so late, we didn't have time to go to the other stores as we had hoped. We had to go directly to the theatre and we barely made it! We saw Mary Poppins, which was very good! It was a bit different from the movie version, which confused Bella a bit, but it was still a great show!

After the show, we took a taxi to FAO Swartz (Evan's pick), where Bella chose yet another stuffed animal and Trey chose a Light Saber Room Light. Trey especially, is very excited about his room light, and has even agreed that we can now leave the hallway light off at night!

Then it was time to go to the store that Trey chose - the Lego Store! The boys each chose something there!

We had dinner at the train station while waiting for our train since the first one was cancelled. It was a long day, and we didn't get home until 10:45 pm, but we had a lot of fun! We can't wait to do it again next year!

Ice Cream Party

The Kopecki family very generously invited the entire KB class over for an ice cream party! Only a few families could make it, but it was great to see all of the kids together again!

After the ice cream party, Bella had a skating lesson, and we slept over at Grandmom's house to save time in the morning before going to NYC!

Cousin Camp

Trey and Bella's cousin Evan spent the day with us today since he didn't have camp....thus we had "Cousin Camp"!

We did Mommy school in the morning, played outside and went to the pool in the afternoons!

We love summer!

Mr. Popper's Penguins

After church today, the kids asked if we could go to the movies, so the 4 of us and Grandmom all went to see Mr. Poppers Penguins! It was a really cute movie!

After that, Aunt Kim, Jon and Evan came over for dinner, and Evan stayed the night!

Belt Loop Bonanza

Trey went to his first Cub Scout Day Camp today.....the Belt Loop Bonanza! He had a great deal of fun and earned four belt loops - Soccer, Basketball, Fishing and Biking!

In the afternoon, we spent a few hours swimming at the pool and Mommy got sun-burned!

Phillies Game

Today was a very crazy day! Daddy took Trey to his golf lesson this morning, while Mommy and Bella ran errands. Then Mommy took Bella to Hayley's birthday party at Ariels Gymnastics Center.

Then we rushed home and off once again to the Phillies Game! It was very exciting because we got to sit behind home plate, and had dinner with a private view of the Phillies Batting Cages! The kids had a blast!

Sesame Place

Today we spent the Day at Sesame Place with the Casano family!

We had a wonderful day, but it was clear that Trey and Bella have outgrown Sesame Place :( Trey asked quite a few times if the Sesame Place characters are "real". Mommy kept turning the question around on him but he certainly didn't buy it 100%. He also looked utterly bored during the shows and parade, though still had a great time on the rides!

This is a very sad sign that my babies are growning up rather quickly. This came just a day after Bella asked me if the Disney Princesses are real. Gosh, I wish I could keep them little forever!

First Official Day of Summer for Us

Today was the first official day of summer for us! The first day with no school that is!

We had a very busy day today, filled with activities! We had a laid back morning in jammies, watching television, building a fort and playing card games. The kids both like Old Maid and Go Fish.

Then the kids rode their four wheelers outside while Mommy sewed patches onto Bella's Daisy vest. So far, she has 4 "fun patches" - Birthday, Ice Skating, Ballet and Washington, DC, along with the four petals she earned with her troop this year!

Then it was off to play golf! Trey is really enjoying his lessons with Mr. Butch. He is really great with both kids, and even teaches Bella a bit!

Then it was home for lunch and Mommy school. We really want to make sure the kids maintain their current levels of math, writing and reading! Mommy read Junie B Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine's to the kids, they wrote in their journals and did some penmanship pages.

After more playing, and dinner, Trey and Bella read bedtime stories to Mommy! Trey read two Henry and Mudge books while Bella read an Annie and Snowball Book and a Dr. Seuss Book. They did a great job!

Mommy is looking forward to the rest of the summer!

Last Day of Kindergarten

Today was Trey and Bella's last day of Kindergarten!



Mrs. Shrader and Mrs. Kasper has a very nice ceremony for the parents! The children in the class sang songs for us, and Mommy has a few tears! I am so proud of them both....and now they are First Graders! !



After school, Trey went to a birthday party for his friend Brendan, while Mommy and Bella went to get Mani/Pedi's and ice cream! Today is also Mommy and Daddy's 9th Wedding Anniversary! Grandmom, Mom Mom and Pop Pop came over for dinner to celebrate all of the family occasions!

Just a Tuesday

Its tuesday today....and Mommy is counting down until the end of school when I get my kids back! They had a half day today, but begged to go to C.A.R.E.S. Camp after school, so I left them go for a few hours.

I picked them up early though, since Bella had skating!

The rain really held up traffic on the way home so we missed the summer concert in the town square this week. Oh well, there is always next week!

Last Full Day

Today was Trey and Bella last full day of school....if you could call it school today! They had field day and had a blast! I don't remember every having field day, so Mommy is jealous! Daddy said they always had it. Hmmm, maybe just St. Ambrose didn't.

Cara and Mia got haircuts today and look adorable!

The kids brought home their yearbooks today and they look great! Mommy also finished assembling the 29 scrapbooks that the Moms made for the Kindergarteners and teachers!

Trey and Bella signed up for the Library Summer Reading Program today and are very excited! They took out several books and asked to bring a bag next time!

Birthday party

We slept in a little bit today since Mommy and Daddy had a late night!

Bella went to Kenna's birthday party at the bowling alley today. She had a lot of fun!

Daddy gave the kids the PS3 today that he won last week at the charity auction golf outing. Its an early "Kindergarten Graduation" gift. Trey loved it! Bella didn't seem to care much!

Recital

Bella had her dance recital today!

She did a fabulous job! This was her 3rd dance recital and she is becoming quite good, and loves to be on stage!

Here are some photos...










This picture makes me laugh! I sure hope she doesn't turn out like the girl from "Black Swan"!


After the recital, we all went out for ice cream at Friendly's! Then Mommy and Daddy went to a party at a friend of Daddy's from work. It was a late night! Thanks to Grandmom for babysitting!

Dinner at Mom Mom and Pop Pop's House

Mommy and Daddy picked them kids up from school today, and we went to Mom Mom and Pop Pop's house for dinner! The kids had fun in the pool, but we had to limit the time to one hour since Bella's dance recital is tomorrow....we needed to avoid red eyes!

Long Day

Today was a long day!

Mommy ran some errands while the kids were at school, then worked with another classroom mom on the Kindergarten Scrapbooks, which have been a ton of work this year, but are turning out beautifully!

Then it was off to the dreaded dentist! At least the dentist has spa treatments, so I got a chair massage, a lip treatment and a warm neck wrap! No cavaties and a clean bill of dental health!

Bella had a dress rehearsal for her recital this weekend, which took several hours, so Mommy dropped Trey off to play with Joseph and Anthony! He loves playing there!

Sunday Funday

After church, Trey went to Justin's birthday party at the park! He loved it! The boys did all sorts of sports things and obstacle courses!

Bella and Mommy meet up with Aunt Danielle to do some secret things! Bella had so much fun and was amazing!

School as work

Mommy went to school with Trey and Bella today as an Aide in their classroom! I love doing that, and working with the kids all day. I missed my true calling....I should have been a Kindergarten Teacher! If any of the aides ever leave the school, I'd love to have their job! LOL!

After school, Trey had a friend over for a playdate, and it was fun watching the boys play together. They got along so well!

No School

Today was a day off from school and we had a ton of fun!

One of Trey's friends came over for the day so that his parents didn't have to take the day off from work!

We did Mommy School, played in the back yard, and all 3 kids had a golf lesson with Mr. Butch! It was so cute seeing them all lined up! Someone actually asked me if they were triplets! Um, no thanks!