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!

Soccer Practice

A great day for soccer! Jackson loves soccer and loves the fact that dad is coaching his team even more! This is the first season Charlie has coached Jackson and the first time for Charlie coaching U6 in a very long time.

Jackson loves to help Dad demonstrate how to perform soccer skills. He is the smallest kid on the team but steps up to any challenge! Recently Jackson has started practing with Maycen's U10 team that we help coach. His favorite position: GOALIE! He loves to stop shots coming at him.

Trip to the ZOO

We went to the Brookfield Zoo a few weekends ago with our friends. It was such a nice afternoon that we decided the zoo was a nice place to go after the kids were done with their soccer game. The first stop was the kid's zone where they got to paint their faces..what a hit! Jackson was also thrilled that he got a chance to see "Zaboo" from Zaboomafo up close and personal.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!!!

Today is a milestone around here...CHARLES IS 40!! WOW!! Happy Birthday Charlie!

Since Charlie is on his way out of town today, he enjoyed a birthday donut bright and early :) Then he was surprised with a few decorative touches on his car.

We love you!

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!

Can you believe it's April already? I can't believe it! It seems like Christmas was just a few weeks ago! However, I am happy that we are slowly seeing some warmer weather...its gradually but its not below zero which is GREAT!

The kids started soccer practice last week and so far its been fun coaching both Jackson and Maycen's soccer teams. Charlie definately has his hands full between traveling for work, the start of the Fire's soccer season and coaching the kids.

We have all battled the nasty virus flu-like bug that hit our house during Spring Break. I was just glad that the kids didn't miss school and could recoup and get back into the swing of things at their own pace.

The Fire have their home opener this Thursday...GO FIRE! If you can't go to the game be sure to check it out on ESPN2! The kids and I plan to go so we are hoping for decent weather. The Fire are hosting $1 hot dog night with a Firework show after the game. I know what the kids we be eating for dinner :) Can't beat a $1 dog at the stadium..YIPPEE!

I have been very busy with home improvements, stamping classes and Uppercase Living parties. Not that being a mom doesn't keep us all on our toes to begin with :)

My new Uppercase Living adventure as been going great and I am offering a sign up special for anyone wanting to join my team before April 30th! I am thrilled that I am able to offer new demos a great perk..(and believe me its great!) Shoot me an email and I will give the scoop on the perk..let's just say it will definately be worth your inquiry :)

My stamping business is going great as well. I recently held a class for a terrific friend/ hostess...hi CAROL! I loved working with Carol and her friends at our stamp a stack class. What a great bunch of ladies! Carol did such a terrific job! She made her class into a St Patty's Day theme with green food everywhere...who knew there was that much green snacks and treats in the stores! WAY TO GO CAROL! The ladies had a blast chatting, endulging in great treats and of course stamping!

Tonight Maycen has her Spring Concert. Need to make sure I have the video camera charged as Charlie and I missed the Winter Concert when we were in Hawaii. Should be fun to see what the kids have been working on in music class and in choir.

Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!

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