Meadowview Track Meet 2013

In a variation to a traditional field day, Meadowview has an annual track meet.  Second graders, similar to first graders, had three (3) events - 50 meters, 100 meters and 400 meter races.  Mason's stats were as follows:  50 meters - 3.47 seconds, 100 meters - 11.29 seconds, 400 meters - 57.53 seconds.  

2nd Grade Talent Show

Mason had a hard time deciding on a talent for the 2nd Grade Talent Show.  He was not interested in any of the suggested talent options.  Then it dawned on all of us...cap stacking.  Yes, cup stacking.  A teacher at Anna's had brought in a cup stacking set that Mason had tried and it all went from there.  He even practiced at home and elsewhere with plastic cups.  In preparation for the talent show, we bought Mason is very own "professional" cup stacking set, complete with a special mat and timer.  Parents were not invited to the talent show, but below is our video of some of his practice rounds.  He had such a positive response from other kids that he was even allowed to bring the cups back the following day to share with his friends.  Needless to say, he thought he was a pretty big deal.

Memorial Day Weekend 2013

We made a short trip to the cabin for a chilly Memorial Day weekend to celebrate Grandma Geralyn's 60th Brithday.  Despite the colder weather, we still managed to have fun boating, driving Coop's remote control boat, fishing (despite the minute that Coop got a hook stuck in the back of his head), bonfire, smores and family.

Happy Mother's Day 2013

It was the year of necklaces for Mother's Day.  Not only did I get a long coveted initial necklace, but each of the boys made me a necklace at school along with other goodies.  This mama happily wore all three necklaces to Mother's Day brunch.  Thanks to all my boys for a special day!  

Happy First Communion Day Mason!

After all the work and preparation, Mason's big day finally arrived.  He was very excited for his First Communion and for everyone to celebrate with him.  

He even volunteered to read at Mass.

 

 

Cooper's 4 Year Stats

Height:  41 inches (64th percentile)

Weight: 38 1/2 pounds (71st percentile)

Likes:  Ninjago, super heroes, being busy, fruit snacks, swimming, playing hockey with Mason

Dislikes:  Going to bed by himself

Happy 4th Birthday Cooper!

COOPER IS 4!  He celebrated his birth-day by bringing treats and tattoos for his Anna's friends.  We had dinner at Noodles and Company (birthday boy's choice).  He picked out a Cars big boy bike and finished off the night with a stop at DQ for a strawberry sundae for the birthday boy.

Mason made a birthday for his brother at school on Cooper's birthday.  So sweet!

On Saturday, we celebrated with our family with a Jake and the Neverland Pirates party.

Happy Easter 2013

Despite the rain and cold start to the morning, the boys and I joined some of our friends on Good Friday at the Richardson Nature Center for their rabbit and egg hunt nature walk, which even included the Easter Bunny at the end.

The next day we finally colored our Easter eggs.

The Easter Bunny came...

We celebrate first at Great Aunt Linda's with the Holden Family

and then celebrated at Grandma Geralyn and Grandpa Mike's.