We Have Moths!

All 7 of the moths that made it to the cocoon stage have now come out of them and are pretty white moths. It was really interesting when they started to "mate". Lots of questions. Which we were prepared for with good answers! Now they are laying eggs and soon will be with us no longer... This was a fun, interesting experience. It gave us lots of chances to look things up on the computer and to write and draw the cycle. Will I do it again...not anytime soon!

Summer Lovin'

Our trees have become so overgrown that our poor yard was suffering! So we spent this whole Saturday morning cutting, chopping, and dragging tree limbs to the curb. We all five love spending time outdoors so it wasn't too much of a stretch to ask them to help outside. Our curb is completely full, no room for anymore. And it is piled high. Thanks to the kids who drug most of it. Now my flowers and my grass and my flower beds can get some sunlight and will perk up.

We weren't all work and no play. We worked from 9 to about 2, ate a quick sandwich and then let the kids run around in the backyard in new swimsuits and play in the sprinkler. They love to get on the trampoline with the sprinkler coming up under it and jump.

Summer lovin' had me a blast...

Memorial Weekend

This year for Memorial Weekend we had NO sports events in our family so we took full advantage and had a family cookout. Jack and Bailey had gone to Oklahoma with Memaw and G-Dad for a French family reunion so we only had Connor for Saturday and Sunday. It was way too quiet! Connor had a fun birthday party for his best buddy Tedy on Saturday and Sunday we just let him play outside alot. On Monday the kids came back and we had Mimi and Papa and Aunt Tammy and Chris and Larry and Joy and Gretchen over to cook out burgers. After a yummy lunch, several of us headed up to Allen Outlet Mall to fight the crowd for a few things. After that we headed home and played a game called "Washers" that Chris had brought for the kids to play. We had so much fun that we played it out front for hours. Of course, we had to have some more watermelon to help us play better!

Ist Grade at the Dallas Zoo

Last week I got to go on a field trip to the Dallas Zoo with 1st grade. I didn't have to ride on the bus, Oh Drat!!! I got to ride with a mom of a boy in Bailey's class, and it was fun to get to know her better. Mrs. Collins class had so many parent volunteers that the groups were really small. I only had Bailey, her best buddy Isabella and another little friend. It was such a fun, easy going day with these three girls. We saw what we could see and didn't rush around trying to see everything. The penguins were being fed while we were watching them and they were so cute. They would swim right up to the glass and show off for the kids.

We made it to the new Ghost of the Bayou exhibit and it was worth it! The albino alligators are really spooky looking. Outside of the Reptile House we met up with two other friends and took some pictures.

These girls were all about posing!

Well, here we are at the end of another year. I can't believe my little girl is so grown up. She is more than ready for 2nd grade. I just hope that mommy is ready!

Flashback to the 80's

In Richardson we have a fun festival every spring called the Wild Flower Festival. It a fun weekend of concerts, food and booths set up in Richardson. We have been several times in the past. One year Greg surprised me with a trip to the festival to see Rick Springfield. Well, he was back this year and we decided to take Jack and Bailey to see him. Here is the flashback part... Rick Springfield was my very first concert in the early 80's. I loved his songs and watched him on General Hospital. A really good older friend took me because I wasn't even old enough to drive. Well, we loved the concert and now he was going to be my kids first concert too. Ok, this guy is 60 years old! He can still rock with the best of them. He was all over the stage. The kids loved the whole experience of a concert. They could even sing along with several of his 80's songs. Of course their favorite was Jessies Girl!

At one point, a girl climbed onto a guys shoulders and raised her tank top over her well endowed chest and flashed Rick. Jack's eyes got huge! Greg covered his eyes immediately. Security took care of her!

Our little flashback to the 80's was well worth it! I had the most fun watching my kids rock out to Rick Springfield.

Fish Dish

One of my favorite Mother's Day gifts was this cute homemade fish dish that Bailey made in Art at school. Jack made me one too, but his got put into the display case at school and he didn't get to give it to me for Mother's Day. They worked so hard to make them perfect for me and were so proud of them. I think I'll use one of them in the kitchen for my sponge to sit on. Thanks Bailey and Jack!

End of Year Preschool Program

Last week Connor had his end of year program at Sunshine School. The theme was "Camping" and the kids all wore their Sunshine school shirts and shorts and the teachers wore these camo t-shirts with camp counselor on them. My kids thought it was funny that mommy had on camo and not daddy for once!

After a cute program of camping and Spanish songs we went to Connor's room to see his work and then to have yummy ice cream sundaes!

This has been a wonderful year for Connor. He loves his teacher, Mrs. Laura, and his sweet friends. He will miss them all this summer and can't wait to go back to school in the fall.

We Have Silk!

The silkworms have begun to spin their silk. Now, they will try to climb the tub to get into a good position to spin into their cocoons.

Every morning the first thing Connor asks me is if the "wormies" need leaves. Then he asks to see how much poopie they left overnight. It has been an interesting experience for all of us!

Next, I'll get pictures of the cocoons!