Boat Ride

Admittedly, I am not a boat person ... or an ocean person ... or really a swimming person. I really like freshwater lakes that are clear to the bottom that have a sandy beach. 

I know, I know. I have ridiculous expectations.

Luckily my girls have not inherited this distaste for saltwater, and they love going out on the boat. We headed to Cookie and Grumps' house where they (along with their dad) were in heaven.

They can't wait to get out there.

The girls are loving it while I am praying that we don't capsize.

Along the way, Caroline became very still ...

and took a little snooze

After our ride, Lucy got to row the dinghy back to the dock.
She loved it.

TBT

In honor of Uncle Andrew's birthday, I posted a throwback photo of us when we were young. The good ol' days.

Caroline's Graduation

Potentially more ridiculous than a kindergarden graduation is a preschool graduation. This ceremony, however, was a lot more sentimental for me. This was Caroline's last day at her school before she is officially a student at my school, and she and Lucy had such good experiences at this place. Her teachers have been so great, and it is really hard for me to believe that we won't be dropping her off in the same classroom next year.

Getting her diploma

Giving a reluctant wave to the crowd

My little graduate

With her awesome teachers

With one of her good friends who we will miss so much next year

Lucy's Graduation

Disclaimer: Kindergarden graduation is a ridiculous concept in my mind. It seems a bit nuts, but we rolled with it.

Lucy's class had a short graduation ceremony complete with singing, diplomas, and cookies and juice afterward. She enjoyed being in the spotlight (clearly) and it was a fun day. It's hard to believe that we will have a first grader next year.

Happy Memorial Day!

For the second year in a row, we headed to our local Memorial Day parade. (I guess this is a tradition now, yes?) It was hot and sticky, I forgot to bring sunscreen, and it was crowded. Everyone handled it in stride and we rewarded ourselves with a trip to the Mister Softee ice cream truck afterward.

This guy was particularly happy with his
ice cream reward.

Grandparents' Day

Cookie and Grumps were nice enough to drive to our house and participate in Grandparents' Day. It was an early morning for everyone, but Cookie and Grumps were good sports and even took Lucy home after the program with a special stop at Stew Leonard's. It doesn't actually get better than that.

Ready to perform

With one of her awesome teachers

Showing Grumps their garden

Showing off on the monkey bars

Everyone loves Stew's

Back in action!

Caroline had a nasty stomach bug this week which kept her out of school on Monday and Tuesday, but she happily returned on Wednesday ready to play with her friends.

I love this picture. They were looking at themselves
in the mirror to draw self portraits. So sweet!

They are learning about butterflies in school. I particularly like
these pictures because both of our girls have always loved Eric Carle books.