Going to Fair Oaks Farm

Swimming class was cancelled this morning due to rain...imagine that ...you are in a pool of water but rain cancels the class :) So, the kids need something to pass the time so we decided to go with our friends down to Fair Oaks Farm...a diary farm. We pass it all the time when headed to the lake or NC but have never stopped. So off we go...

The kids had a blast touring the farm. We got to see the milking carousel, sample cheese, participate in tons of interactive games and see the birth of several calves...well, actually we missed the actual birth that could have been a good thing. We saw one mommy cow cleaning her calve up right after birth, one mommy cow getting ready to give birth (our tour was leaving so we had to go) and then we returned to the birthing barn right after two other mommies gave birth..but we got to see the calves stand for the first time and eat for the first time...quite an interesting day I must say!

Last Weekend

I finally remembered to download all my photos to clear my memory card..YEAH!! Over the past few days I have had to selectively delete photos as we were out and about to create room for new ones.

Last weekend, Charlie and I decided to take the kids to the Shedd Aquarium. We knew the kids would love it! I think Maycen was most impressed by the Kimodo King exhibit which was home to some very large reptiles. Jackson loved seeing the small aquariums because he could get up close.

Afterwards, we walked out to view the art exhibit located between the Shedd and Grant Park. Everyone had their favorite...but Charlie couldn't resist the ole ball and chain display.

SU Retirement List is HERE!!

Wow! How the years flies by! Now some of my favorite stamp sets are getting ready to retire. To honor our beloved favorites, I am offering a special on ALL RETIRING Stamp Sets. When you buy 3 sets, you will receive the 4th 1/2 off. However, this is a limited time special...you must contact me by June 27th to receive this fabulous deal!



Here is the RETIREMENT LIST for your review.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

To all the DADs in our lives, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Thank you for all that you provide and all the love you give.

Is it Summer?

Well...it's suppose to be summer where you take time off to relax..right? That's is definately not the case here :) The past week has been jammed packed full of appointments, errands, events, practices etc. After four days of being constantly on the run I felt it catch up with me last night but there was no time to take a break. As the late afternoon arrived yesterday I had to find the energy to keep going because I had an Uppercase Living Open House and several items to finish up for the Highland Soccer Club registration today. So..how did I make it? My trusty energy drink of course, a nice cold Coca-Cola! That did the trick ...I was pepped and ready to head out the door. I had a great hostess (Hi Tammy!) and she did a fabulous job! Her friends and family were great and were amazed at how simple the decals were to apply!

After Tammy's Open House I headed home to finish some items up for registration..well, I shouldn't say FINISH quite yet. As my eyes got heavy and my head started moving downward I decided it was time for bed. SO..up at 6 this morning and FINISH the final details of the Spirit Wear and displays for today. Drop the kids at the neighbors (thanks Belinda!) and spent the day at the Recreation Center promoting Spirit Wear for Highland Soccer. All in all it was a fun day and best of all I can now take it easy until tomorrow :) Next Saturday will be a another registration for Highland Soccer at Lincoln Center so you know where I will be...oh, by the way, we are a soccer household, can you tell? GO FIRE!!

Summer should arrive this week for a short while..that is until the kids start summer activities and camps :)

School is out!

Well....Jackson has completed his first year of school! He loved his teachers, classmates and school and is super excited about attending 1st grade. Even though summer has just began, he has a packet of worksheets (83 pages) to complete before returning to Johnston Elementary in the fall...so far he has kept up and reminds me each day that he needs to do his school work.

His Kindergarten Class held a graduation ceremony which was too cute. The kids wore their handmade tye-dye t-shirts and sang several songs. Charlie took off work to take part in the ceremony...I put him in charge of video taping. Jackson was quite a character during the performance of his favorite song , "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom". Only later did Charlie realize he didn't press the record button...thankfully, we can get a copy from Jackson's teacher of his stellar performance :)

As the school comes to an end it amazes me that Jackson will be in 1st grade and Maycen will move on to 5th grade. Where does the time go? As much as I am looking forward to having the kids in school all day next year...I struggle with the thought of being by myself each day...no really..that will be a weird concept to get used to.

The day following Jackson's graduation was Maycen's Awards Day where is was recognized for being the president of K-Kids (a service group), participant in Choir, and Straight A Honor Roll for the 4th Quarter. We are quite proud of Maycen's grades this year as she only had one qtr where she did not get all A's. She was recently invited into the Academic & Arts Talented Program and was excited to participate next year.

This past weekend we wrapped up the U10 soccer season. The girls had a great season and we had fun coaching them. The girls ended up placing 2nd in the tournament and 1st for the regular season. However, soccer never ends in this house...on Thursday we start practicing with our U10 3v3 team. The tournament is in mid July and will be great practice and competition for the mastering a quick attack.

That's the low down for now...I have a feeling the summer will be short with all the events the kids are involved in but I rather have them active than saying they are BORED!