Daddy is Home

John came home Monday night after being out of town since last Wednesday. The kids were super excited that he was coming. They painted this sign and put it up on the wall outside where he was sure to see it.

Hugs and Kisses all around...

Earlier that day after the kids painted the sign they decided to dress up like Dad and build some things (Blaine's idea was a zip line for their stuffed animals - where do they come up with these ideas?)

We missed you Daddy very much and are super glad that you are back. I also am so thankful for all you do for us and around the house.

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Kindergarten --- Check

Wow, my first born has completed his first year of school. What a year we have had. Blaine started his Kindergarten experience at LaVega Primary and he ended it at Rapoport Academy Elementary.

I can't say enough about what a great decision it has been to make the switch after Christmas break. The initial transition was a little tough, but Blaine says he had a blast. He had the opportunity to be challenged in several different areas. He was able to go into the 1st grade classroom everyday for math and then once a week he did "research projects" with the librarian, Mrs. Lane.

Mrs. Tooley thank you for your seeing the potential in Blaine and for welcoming him into your class. He had a great experience and especially loved your oversized pillows in the reading nook.



Mrs. Gall thank you for challenging Blaine in your first grade classroom and treating him as one of your own. He loved being able to come into your class and learn all the new things that you were able to open up to him.


No Kindergarten graduation at RAPS, but a great celebration the whole last week of school. What boy wouldn't enjoy multiple free play times outside and a movie or two.

Blaine we are so proud of you for hanging in there with all the changes for your Kindergarten year. We love you and love the big man you are becoming. You did an awesome job with the challenge of both classes and can't wait to see what next year holds for you. May you continue to grow in your love for others, your love for learning and your love for Jesus. Love Mom and Dad.

Delaney Spring Program

A few weeks ago Delaney participated in the Robinson Church of Christ Preschool Spring Program. She apparently loves to sing and perform - who knew. Here she is walking in with her class. Her daddy caught her as she is smiling for her mamma. The entire group from itty bittys to the 4's all stand in the front and sing a few songs.



I decided not to post any of the videos of the group singing since it was difficult to see Delaney. However, you can definitely pick her voice out of the group quite easily! In fact, Mrs. Sally (her first teacher when she started at RCC) told us that thanks to Delaney everyone was able to understand the words to the songs - way to go Baby Girl.

Thank you Mrs. Ginger for a great year. Delaney enjoyed her time with you - even all the mornings you had to take her from me screaming and crying. Not to worry those tears only lasted seconds after mommy left the doorway.


Delaney your little personality is definitely beginning to blossom into your very own. Thank you for your tenacity to follow your own desires - even if it is not what mommy and daddy want you to do. Thank you for loving music as much as your mamma. You make me smile to hear your little voice "belt" out your favorite songs. Love Mommy and Daddy.

Summer Is Here!!

Today is the first day that it actually feels like summer around our house. We have been out of school for a week, but what is summer without some water, Legos and projects?



Let me tell you these two were ready for this pool to be set up as soon as they got up at 630. They were waiting quite impatiently as we had to blow the pool up (at 730) and they got in while it was filling up with water.


Finally full of water!! We always end up buying a new kiddie pool each summer and this one is the biggest. I think it is the perfect size for two growing kids.



Showing off the goggles and watersocks!!

Blaine has suddenly gotten into Legos. So yesterday he got to spend some of his saved birthday money and bought a big multi piece set in a storage box and got busy. He wants to make sure you notice the helicopter and Jeep.



We also have been making recylcled paper. (Sorry for the strange angle I couldn't get it to upload my picture right). We have lots of paper soaking and waiting for the next stage of chopping it up. More pics of these in progress to come.

Welcome summer!! We are so excited to play and be out of school!!