Summer

Summer officially began this evening, and Mother Nature acknowledged it with 90+ degree temperatures today with high humidity. To beat the heat, this morning we met up with Kate at a local park to play in the sprinklers. (of course, the sprinklers only lasted a few minutes, and then Henry decided to just run around and play):









Elliot attempted to sleep through the heat:



But it didn't really work:



In the afternoon we had our friends over for a Slip N' Slide playdate:









Welcome summer!

Last Day of School

Today was Henry's last day of preschool! (I know it is random that it was on a Monday, but it is because the public schools didn't have to add any snow day make ups on this year)



Here he is on his first day back in September:



(He was in major need of a haircut both times, apparently...)

This past year has had a lot of big changes:



But Henry has taken them in stride and excelled. We are so proud of him!

Fathers Day 2012

We had a fun Fathers Day celebrating our favorite father of two! We kept it low key this year - Mike basically just wanted to stay home and play with his new Fathers Day gift:





(so shiny!)

It was a stay in the backyard and grill day - along with some baseball:





I was a big failure with the camera and thus did not get a shot of Mike and the kids. Luckily, we don't need a photo to let us know what a great dad Mike is. Happy Fathers Day!

Pool Day

Today we joined the Carlisles and Munds at the pool! Elliot got snazzed up in his first swimsuit...then slept his way through almost everything:



Henry and Mike had a great time swimming (no way am I getting in a bathing suit yet!)







Then the kids relaxed together over lunch:








Henry thoroughly enjoyed his sunglasses:





Thanks Jim and Kiera for having us!

Preschool Graduation

This morning was Henry's "Graduation" from preschool. We started with breakfast in the classroom for the kids and parents:



We got to peruse some of the artwork hung through the classroom:










Then the kids walked in with their homemade graduation caps:







We all sat for a slideshow presentation of the year:





And a presentation of the "yearbooks" they had made:



Followed by the handing out of diplomas:







Henry had an AMAZING year at this preschool, and I am so glad he had the opportunity to go. Next stop - Kindergarten!!

Grandparents' Visit

Grandpa Tim and Nene made the trip from Florida to visit over the past few days. Henry was VERY excited about it (although he keeps asking "When are WE going to go to Florida again?? I miss the pool!"). When asked what we should do during their visit, his one and only request was to go on a Duck Tour (He usually goes every year with MIke as a special treat while I am away for the Avon Walk). He loved every minute of it:







He got to "drive" the Duck for a while in the Charles:



Elliot and Grandpa Tim don't look very confident in Henry's driving abilities:



On Monday Elliot spent the day showing off his double chin:



While the rest of us headed out to yet another school carnival:







The next day the boys showed off their matching pajamas:



And Elliot showed off his new standing skills:



It was a great visit!