Garren couldn't have been more excited about starting first grade (even though he was starting in a new school)!
He went armed with a new backpack, shoes, a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, and a father's blessing.
Happy 7th Birthday, Garren!
Garren picked a chess theme for his birthday party (It only took a little urging from me. Don't you like how his main present fits the theme?). Of course, family came to help us celebrate.
Californ-I-A
Calvin, Garren, and I were fortunate enough to be able to go to California to visit Cindy and her family this summer! We had such a great time and have many wonderful memories. Here are just some of the highlights: |
| This was Calvin's first plane ride since he was a toddler. He and Garren were both so excited. |
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| Calvin and Jacob digging in the sand |
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| Audrey, Garren, Josh, and Ally enjoying the cold Pacific waters |
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| We visited a miniature horse farm. They were so adorable! |
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| I'm pretty sure this is the biggest blackberry in the world! |
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| Calvin loved the fresh fruit feast we got from a roadside stand and ate at a park in Solvang. |
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| We visited Solvang, a Danish village. I loved seeing the architecture and eating from the bakery but the kids' favorite part was the late night swim at the hotel's pool! |
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| Calvin, Jacob, and Audrey pretending to birds at the Santa Barbara Zoo |
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| their favorite animal, the giraffe |
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| Josh, Allyson, and Garren "sledding" on cardboard boxes at the zoo |
me, overcoming my fear of birds to feed these ferocious eaters
I'm submitting this to America's Funniest Home Videos!
Annual "School is Out" Camp Out
This year we took the boys to Blackwater Falls State Park for our annual "School is Out" Camp out. We had a blast eating hot dogs and smores. Our dutch oven monkey bread we ate for breakfast turned out to be a huge hit with a local squirrel (darn thing was camera shy). The boys loved poking the fire with extra long sticks that Chris [illegally] scavenged in the woods.
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| "More smores, please!" |
Pinterest Fun
Here is proof that my boys love Pinterest as much as I do!
my little archaeologists digging for dinosaurs
homemade bouncy balls
homemade gak (ironically, the gak was bouncier than the bouncy balls!)
Calvin's First Day of Pre-K
I was worried that Calvin wouldn't want to go to school. He is very shy around people that he doesn't know and his behavior at times is a little ornery. I couldn't have been more wrong about him! He absolutely loves going to pre-school and his teachers always compliment his wonderful behavior. He has received a sticker and a stamp (the highest level on the daily behavior chart) everyday! I am so proud of my little man!
Kindergarten Program
Garren did a fabulous job at his Spring Kindergarten Program. His class sang "The World is a Rainbow" and did the sign language motions with the words. It was so cute!
Art Show
A watercolor painting that Garren did at school was recently chosen to be displayed in the county's Art Show! He was so proud to show us his masterpiece, and with good reason, too! He did an amazing job!
Let's go, Timbrook!
Garren is enjoying his first season of t-ball on team Timbrook. His skills and knowledge of the game are greatly improving. During the last game he didn't need the tee and hit all three times when the coach pitched it to him. We are so proud of him!
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