A preschool tea party

I was invited to a Mother's Day tea today!  It was the cutest thing ever.  All the moms in Hayden's preschool class attended a tea party and the kids entertained us while we ate homemade banana bread (by the kids)  mints and cookies.

They sang sappy, but adorable songs and participated in a skit.

We had our picture taken together for a memory book the kids have been making all year long!

I started tearing up when the kids sang a few of the songs.  They were so sweet and I am such a sap!

The kiddos acted out a version of The Three Little Pigs.  It really was so cute to see Hayden interact with the friends he talks about all the time!  I'm so thankful for his preschool and I'm happy to know he is ready for kindergarten because of his wonderful teachers.

Earth Day Project -- Spin Drum

The second graders at Layla's school had to do a Recycled materials Earth Day Project. 

I thought this was a great idea because it teaches the kids more about recycling.

We have recycled trash items for years and Layla always asks what is recycle-able before she throws it away.  I feel like the school does a great job helping us parents help the kids learn to recycle.  That was a mouth full! 

Layla and Gary decided to make a Spin-Drum.  They made the drum this past weekend and then tonight after regular homework Layla finished decorating the drum.  Afterwards she wrote her step by step report on how she made her drum. One of the directions for the project was the students had to have a cover letter.  I thought back to my school years and I honestly can't remember using a cover letter in second grade.  Times have changed huh?! 

I'm so proud the have helped Layla with this project.  She did an amazing job.  She remembered each step of making the drum even though it was 3 days later.

I hope she gets a great grade!

puppy love

This little pup is not so little anymore.  She is a sweetie, but she is a piggy.  

When she isn't playing or running in the yard she is laying beside her food bowl.  

She wants to eat all day long. 

Lily is having surgery on Monday.  We adopted her from the animal shelter and part of our agreement was to have her spayed.  It is time for that procedure.  It makes me sad, but it is better than her having puppies.  Gary and I decided to go ahead and get it done before we move into our new house.

It took me sweet forever to get this picture of these two clowns.  

They were in treat heaven!  Oh how I love my fur babies.  

I hope they enjoy our big new yard as much as I think they will.  I can hardly wait to watch them run and jump and play.  I just know they will get some wonderful naps out on our covered patio!

Last soccer game of the year

Hayden's soccer team is so cute!  They had a fun season.

The weather was perfect today for the last game of the season.

Hayden was tired and really didn't want to play, but he ended up having one of this best games.

He is such a silly little man!

I caught a picture of him cheesing it up after he made a great play.

I hope he plays again in the future.  It is so cute to see 4 year olds kick the ball and get into the game.

I'm glad he got to play this season and we look forward to him playing in the fall.  I think Layla wants to play in the fall also.  We will be busy this fall with 2 soccer games each weekend!

Kentucky Derby

Angie, not to be confused with me, had a Kentucky Derby party.

We had so much fun!  I loved wearing a fun hat!  It was tons of fun for the whole family.

Layla even wore a hat and got into the Kentucky Derby spirit.

I have the best friends ever!  I love everyone here in my new town and I have made so many awesome friends.

We had the best time in our hats and dresses.  The race was so fun to watch and we all had fun cheering for our horses and screaming loud!

I had to have a picture taken with me and a Mint Julep.

 

I researched mint julep recipes and had a fun time making a batch of simple syrup and mint leaves. I don't think I'm a huge fan of mint juleps, but now I know how to make them!  They are the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, but since we celebrated Cinco de Mayo too,  I think I prefer margaritas.  I'll have a margarita tomorrow!

Happy Derby Day!

Our week in Instagram pics

Monday while the kids were at school I drove all around town looking for houses.  I stopped and got this snack.  The SlimJim was yucky, but the Snapple was yummy!

Tuesday Hayden washed his golf clubs.

Wednesday we found a cute little farm house surrounded by lots of green grass and trees.  It is on a huge lot and we are in love with it!  We have 3 houses now....this new house, a rent house here in the same city and our house in Texas.  Our lease is expiring on our rent house and hopefully we will sell our house in Texas soon.  It will be so nice to have to keep up with only one house like most families.  Having multiple homes is for the birds!  I'm ready to start summertime stress free!

Thursday was our 'busy evening' day.

Hayden had soccer practice.

Layla had dance practice.  She is really loving it!  I'm so proud of her.

Friday was "Funday Friday."  I had lunch with a fun group of ladies!  We sat out by the river on a patio while the sun was blaring on us.  It was greatness!

Today I am making a simple syrup for the Mint Juleps we are drinking tonight at the Kentucky Derby/Cinco De Mayo party we are attending.  

That is our very busy week in a simple little nutshell.