May 22, 2012: Last Day of CLC (1st year)

On Tuesday, it was Emma Kate & Jackson's last day @ CLC. I truly cannot believe that this year is over...seems like Brett & I were dropping them off in August. :) This Mother's Day Out program could not have been any better for them. I love seeing their smiling faces when I pick them up at 2pm. Loving teachers, friends, learning, singing, dancing, going to Chapel. We attempted getting pictures on the stairs for a last day of school pic. Brother not so into it.

 First Day- August 2011

 Last Day- May, 22, 2012

 "No pictures. I'm running away!"

 Best one together (holding items of course!)

 Silly!

 Dancing together. :)

Spring Time at the Arboretum

Last Saturday, we head to D-town to go to the Arboretum. We really love it there! Sara graciously (for the 2nd year) gave the kids bday gifts a year membership there. Thank you, Aunt Sara!! :)
There is a new exhibt there...so awesome!  We were having such a great visit. Looking at the flowers, letting the kids run freely, & then...Jackson falls down & bites his lip! Blood all over & foul mood after so we cut our visit shorter than expected. Still fun while it lasted. Thats life with kids! Here are some shots from the morning Brett caught.

Mother's Day Teas for ME!!

This was my 4th Mother's Day, however this past week I had a first...I got invited to Emma Kate & Jackson's MDO Mother's Day Teas! I must admit I loved every single second! Just being with my kids in their little church school classroom as the mom & the one being honored was an honor in itself. Sometimes I just can't believe that God chose me to be their mom. Yes, it's the hardest job ever, but Emma Kate & Jackson are my sweet angel faces!!
Tuesday I forgot to take my camera into Jack's so I only have iphone pics. His teachers compiled the whole years worth into a special book for each mother. OH MY! Love it!
At EK's I luckily remembered my camera & got some cute ones of her & her best friends in class (Alex & Elle). Her teachers did a questionaire about each mom. It's the greatest thing ever!!  They were both so happy I was there with them, which almost brought me to tears! Jackson patted my leg & knee saying "mommy, mommy, mommy is here!" And Emma Kate was giddy, smiling, & said "I love you Mommy."

 May 8, 2012

 Jackson's favorite teacher, Ms. Stefanie.

The plant pot he made for me. :)

May 10, 2012

Will cherish this forever.

Together with her class about to sing "God Made..."

EK & Elle

EK & Alex

Playing hop around the rosy.  Too cute!

Saying good-byes

Emma Kate with her wonderful teachers, Ms. Lois & Ms. Bonnie (missing Ms. Meagan that day.)