And...then there was rock.

Here's another update on our landscape project. The rock for the new beds we put in the front of our house arrived on Memorial Day. We remembered the day by putting down fabric weed block, installing our new path and up lights and shoveling rock. It was a hard but very productive day. Its so refreshing when you accomplish something!

The project area

The boys were so excited!

The Graduate

Caiden graduated from preschool last week. It was a teary-eyed ceremony for me but he was so proud and excited. Each child marched out in their caps to the traditional graduation music and set down a hand printed stone in the rock garden. Then, they were each asked what they wanted to be when they grew up.

Caiden's answer (which hasn't changed since he was 3 years old) was that he wanted to be a doctor. We're not sure where that ever came from but he's never wavered from that response. With all his determination, there's not a doubt that one day he won't be an incredible doctor.
































The ceremony continued while the kids sang 3 songs and finally got to ring "the bell" (a famous landmark at the church building where they attend mom's day out). The staff then provided all the kids and parents with lunch. It was a wonderful ending to a great school year.



































It seems like the milestones keep coming and before we know it, it will be time for kindergarten in August. Whew...I'm trying to be strong!

Another Project Update - Concrete!

In our quest to redo the landscaping in our front yard, we decided to have a fresh, curvy, concrete sidewalk poured. Oh, much joy it was when that day arrived. It turned out so good too! Plus, Dale and I didn't have to haul any concrete. We've been there, done that and I'm never going to do it again if I don't have too.

Happy #5 Birthday Caiden!

It is so hard to believe that its been 5 years...

There have been a few surprises along the way (like a little brother) but you've handled them well...

You can be silly. You love the outdoors. You want to become a doctor when you grow up. You make us laugh at the things you think of and say. You have lots of friends and people who love you. You are our special first born.

We love you with all our heart. Happy Birthday. You're now 5!

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

The dirt has arrived

Here's the latest update on our landscape project...the dirt to fill in the old sidewalk and around the house has arrived. Caiden thought it was cool to watch the dirt being dumped. We have some of it already spread. Now, we are getting bids from concrete contractors on doing the new sidewalk and edging. Watch for the next update soon.

Have you tried these? Yum-O!

I know these are Weight Watchers but you would never know it. If you like the Snickers candy bar, you definately need to try these Candy Bar ice cream bars. They are very yummy and frugel on calories/fat. They are a great treat. Check them out. Thanks Mom!