Before we knew it the month of May was gone. We had so many spring activities and end of school activities to fill up our month. May 1st started us off with May Day and delivering May baskets. We had the living room decorated with flowers and butterflies. The windows were open to fresh spring air. Many days were spent outside gardening, riding bikes, playing with our neighbor friends, and going to the parks. Spring was in full swing!
The kids were certainly enjoying the outdoors. Both kids helped pick out items to plant in the garden this year: Krissy wanted her pink petunias and Judah found his packet of carrot seeds. Each helped dig the dirt for the large bush we planted on the west side, planted their items, and then went off to watering while Emma was still planting her red snapdragons.
Both of the kids were fascinated by bugs this spring. Krissy thought almost anything was a bug on the ground. Together her and Judah would look for bugs all over the neighborhood and we would look them up to identify them. Krissy would spent many moments digging in the garden to look for a worm, her absolute favorite. When she found one you would know because she would come get Emma all excited, saying "I found a worm, mom. Come see. Awe it is so cute!" Inside, Emma caught both kids sneaking crumbs of food on the ground to feed the ants that were finding their way inside.
Krissy spent several mornings in May hanging out with mom going on bike rides, playing at parks, or going to garage sales. We also had a number of play dates with our neighbor friend Annika. While Krissy pretends to be Annika with her pigtails, Annika likes to be Krissy with her hair. Emma and Annkia's mom, Lindsay took the girls to Tot Town, the parks, and each other's houses. Often Lindsay and Emma would take turns watching the girls to give the other mom a morning off for just about whatever.
Krissy also finished her music class this month even though she sings every moment singing and dancing at home. In the car to pick up Judah, you will overhear Krissy singing to the "Bible" songs. She sings to her dollies. And you can hear her sing at quiet time.
Judah had date night with mommy at Chick-fa-la. We showed up for our meal with our neighbors Denise and Zach and enjoyed an Lego-themed evening out. Chick-fa-la had lego decorations, free dessert, and live music for us to enjoy. The boys brought their lego creations to show off. Emma sure enjoyed her date the most!
Judah's kindergarten class performed their spring program. Each student's speaking part and all the songs walked us through what they learned throughout the year. Their accomplishments were evident in the slide show of pictures Mrs. Basler put together. We enjoyed cookies afterwards with Judah's classmates and their families.
Krissy spent several mornings in May hanging out with mom going on bike rides, playing at parks, or going to garage sales. We also had a number of play dates with our neighbor friend Annika. While Krissy pretends to be Annika with her pigtails, Annika likes to be Krissy with her hair. Emma and Annkia's mom, Lindsay took the girls to Tot Town, the parks, and each other's houses. Often Lindsay and Emma would take turns watching the girls to give the other mom a morning off for just about whatever.
Krissy also finished her music class this month even though she sings every moment singing and dancing at home. In the car to pick up Judah, you will overhear Krissy singing to the "Bible" songs. She sings to her dollies. And you can hear her sing at quiet time.
Judah had date night with mommy at Chick-fa-la. We showed up for our meal with our neighbors Denise and Zach and enjoyed an Lego-themed evening out. Chick-fa-la had lego decorations, free dessert, and live music for us to enjoy. The boys brought their lego creations to show off. Emma sure enjoyed her date the most!
Judah's kindergarten class performed their spring program. Each student's speaking part and all the songs walked us through what they learned throughout the year. Their accomplishments were evident in the slide show of pictures Mrs. Basler put together. We enjoyed cookies afterwards with Judah's classmates and their families.
The last week of school, Judah went on a field trip to Living History Farm. Emma helped chaperone the kids as they visited three eras of farmsteads. The next day, Judah had pajama day while they watched Trumpet of the Swan comparing it to the book that they read this year. Finally on the last day, Judah celebrated his birthday with games and a family picnic. He shared his ice pops for his treats.
We are so proud of Judah and all his accomplishments for kindergarten at Shepherd's Flock. According to Mrs. Basler, his teacher, Judah ended his kindergarten career writing like a second grader and reading at a level J. He brought home all his language, math, and writing notebooks with containing all of his hard work from the entire year. He also showed off his box of sight words, where he only missed two out of the whole year.
On Memorial Day, we wore our red, white, and blue, and went to a service at the nearby cemetery to see the flags and hear taps. The cemetery in West Des Moines had a nice ceremony. Afterwards, we had friends over for a fish fry picnic in our garage. The kids played with their friends all afternoon while the adults visited in the nice weather.
On another weekend, we went to the farm to celebrate cousin Gabe's birthday and to help with planting season. Then we also met Papa and Gigi still another weekend at the Marshalltown Pizza Ranch.
Tim was on call one week this month for Principal. Other than that, Tim watched the kids so that Emma could facilitate her weekly Ultimate Journey class at church or attend her Frisbee Park Association Board Meeting. Tim did volunteer with the History Day folks again judging videos. Tim also played the part of Jonah two Sundays this month at church.
We also celebrated Judah's 6 birthday this month the weekend of May 29. He now uses both hands to tell how old he is. Friday was his last day of school where we met him for a school picnic. He finally could be the birthday leader and share treats with all his classmates. Judah opened some gifts from mommy and daddy and we spent the afternoon playing Angry Birds Star Wars. Friday night, we took Judah out for his birthday dinner at IHOP for his favorite meal, pancakes and lots of syrup. The next day we had his mad science birthday party celebrating with family and friends.
On another weekend, we went to the farm to celebrate cousin Gabe's birthday and to help with planting season. Then we also met Papa and Gigi still another weekend at the Marshalltown Pizza Ranch.
Tim was on call one week this month for Principal. Other than that, Tim watched the kids so that Emma could facilitate her weekly Ultimate Journey class at church or attend her Frisbee Park Association Board Meeting. Tim did volunteer with the History Day folks again judging videos. Tim also played the part of Jonah two Sundays this month at church.
We also celebrated Judah's 6 birthday this month the weekend of May 29. He now uses both hands to tell how old he is. Friday was his last day of school where we met him for a school picnic. He finally could be the birthday leader and share treats with all his classmates. Judah opened some gifts from mommy and daddy and we spent the afternoon playing Angry Birds Star Wars. Friday night, we took Judah out for his birthday dinner at IHOP for his favorite meal, pancakes and lots of syrup. The next day we had his mad science birthday party celebrating with family and friends.
