Fun With Lidia and Grayson

One of my dearest friends from high school was Lauri McKinney. She is married now and has 2 cutie kids of her own. They were back in town for a visit, so we met them at Rothwell Park in Moberly so the kids could play. It was such a hot day, so everyone has rosy cheeks! We packed a picnic lunch and the kids were ready to sit down and eat just so they could get out of the sun. I wish Lauri and her family lived closer. I think Lidia and Gracie would be great friends and Grayson and Ella would get along well, too.

A Zoo Day

We finally got to visit the zoo today! I have been trying to plan a zoo trip for the past 2 years. The last time Ella was there she was an infant, so this was her first "real" experience with the animals. We asked Janice to come with us, and Rhonda, Sydney and Madison ended up coming too, which was fun. I took far too many pictures because it was such a fun day. The weather was gorgeous!

When the day was done, Ella was ready for a little snooze.

Gracie, our bookworm, was happy to get back to her Magic Tree House book she is reading.

Father's Day 2011

Today we got to celebrate Father's Day with Brent and Grandpa. After church we went to Moberly and ate lunch at the newly remodeled China Garden. It was so yummy! The girls really enjoyed the new fish pond at China Garden. After lunch we dismissed Brent with our blessing to go golfing. The girls and I went back to Grandpa and Nana's house and hung out. All in all, a fun day. We're thankful for the dads in our lives! I still wish Brent's dad could be with us to share these special days.

Ella found a pinecone at the park a couple weeks ago and she told me she wanted to give it to Grandpa for Father's Day. I let her put it in a gift bag and give it to Grandpa today. I think he loved it!

Sill Summer Days

Ella can eat neater than this, but she has been in the silliest mood today.

Case in point - It's clean, but she still has underwear on her head!

Stay tuned for more silly days this summer. I'm sure there will be many more!

Family Fun Day 2011

Gracie's dance class performed at the Methodist Church's Family Fun Day today. We watched her perform and then went outdoors to enjoy the games they had in the parking lot. The kids had fun winning small prizes and Gracie enjoyed getting her face painted.

Winking

Ella has just recently learned to wink. Today she asked me to take her picture with her cheerleader doll while she was winking. She's quite proud, so I complied.

Summer School Blues

We made Gracie attend Summer School at Macon this year. She will be going to school at Macon for the first time this fall, so we wanted her to be somewhat familiar with the school. Gracie wasn't thrilled that she had to go, but she ended up loving it! We told her she had to go the first 2 weeks, and then after that she didn't have to. However, she chose to go everyday but one. (I guess it was more fun than she thought it would be!)

Gracie is waiting for the school bus on the first day. She was actually excited to get to ride the bus!

Wow! Gracie is starting the 2nd grade this fall. How did that happen???

Ella needed to be in a picture. Never mind her wild hair. She literally rolled out of bed and got dressed so that she could wait with Gracie for the bus to arrive.

Gracie barely looked back as she got on the bus. What a big girl!

Off she goes! I'm sure there will be many stories tonight.