A Birthday And A Graduation

Mary Kate celebrated her 12th birthday yesterday!! 

When I asked her if she wanted me to wake the 3 younger kids to sing and have doughnuts with her before she left for school she said no.  Her reason?  "I don't want all the crazy."

She was just happy reading her new Tiger Beat that was packed inside her new backpack.

 

 

 

Since she had to sacrifice her End of Year Track party for Matthew's preschool graduation, I told her we could all go out to dinner as a special treat.  While we were there I asked the other kids what they liked best about Mary.

Annie wasted no time in answering with an excited,  "She's my sister!"

Tommy: "She's a good drawer."

Matt: "She's a good babysitter at the playground."  (she's in charge while I watch the boys' baseball games.)

Billy: "She's energetic and playful."

For dessert we headed home to have Cherry Cheese Tarts.

When I was growing up, instead of a cake, I asked my Mom to make these for me.   When Mary heard about them, she wanted to have them too. 

Then we headed to Matthew's preschool graduation.  The jury is still out as to whether or not he'll be heading to Kindergarten in the fall....so I was able to keep my tears at bay.

Here he is in the rainforest being introduced

3 Day Morning Class- Matt is on the right, striped shirt.

Boy on far left not mine, but I think we have that same shirt.

 

Such happy events for a Wednesday!

Playing Catch-Up

It's been a week since I've posted and I have some catching up to do.

Matthew and his preschool class took a field trip to a nearby State Park. 

 

A couple of days later we celebrated Mother's Day.

I got breakfast in bed while watching Fox and Friends.  Does it get any better?

Thanks, Bill!

Before mass

 

Bill got me this new apron. (don't worry, he's not in trouble.  I asked for one.)

A few days after that, we had a May Procession and Crowning at Moms and Tots. 

 

First, I had the children help me make the crown by sticking flowers in the wreath.

Then, I asked Stellie to carry it during the procession.  She said yes because she's cute like that.

 

What I didn't account for was the wind!  By the time Mary was crowned, most of the flowers had blown off.  Sorry Mary.

We sang Immaculate Mary and placed flowers at her feet.

 Once we were back inside, we enjoyed these cookies my friend Eileen made.  Aren't they cute?

 

 

I think we're all caught up now.

Upcoming events include a birthday, a graduation, and a visit to my favorite show again!

Have a great day!