Grayson's Preschool Spring Program

Grayson's Preschool held its spring music program and graduation/promotion for students at a nearby retirement home. The 4 - 5 year olds graduated, while Grayson was among the 3 - 4 year olds who were promoted to their next year in preschool. After many lively and well-performed songs, the students were presented with their diplomas and given gift bags from their teachers.

Grayson has been inseparable from the little toy puppy that was in his gift bag, among other fun treats.

Below are a couple of video clips from Grayson's program.
(Pause the Music Box in order to better hear the audio).

Here, Grayson says his "part" for the performance.
His line is, "We had fun going to the Pumpkin Patch!"
The little girl following him says, "We loved the zoo."


One of the several songs they performed - "Zippity-Do-Da."
If you notice, Grayson gives me a big smile in the middle part. ☺

Grayson, we are so proud of you! Clearly, you took this program seriously, and you did a fantastic job!! We love you so much!

Gordon's Kindergarten Spring Music Program

It was such a treat to see Gordon and his class, along with two other Kindergarten classes, perform in their special spring program on May 20th. They sang some very catchy tunes and really got into the groove, doing lots of motions and putting on a great show.
Gordon is the little guy in the orange striped shirt in the front row. (To his left is his best buddy, Clive, in the light blue, tie-dyed shirt).

Here are a couple of videos from the program.
(Pause the music box to better hear the audio).

This first clip features a song about the end of their school year.


In this clip, the kids sing and sign to "You Are My Sunshine."

Great job ~ to Gordon and all the Kindergartners! What a wonderful year it has been!
We are so proud of you, Gordon - and we love you so much!

Early Mother's Day Gifts

As I always say, I'm the luckiest lady in the land!

The boys brought fresh flower bouquets to me from our backyard yesterday.

And baby Greta smiles more & more consistently each day!

I am definitely one lucky Mama!

Continued Celebration...Birthday Cake!

Around here, we like to keep the party going.... So on Thursday evening, I made Grayson's other favorite dinner - spaghetti! Then we enjoyed more chocolate cake - in the form of Grayson's requested dinosaur cake!

Best Buddies Always

Four candles this year!

Such a little ham -- this little fella warms my heart so much!

There are not enough words to describe how much I adore our little Grayson!

Happy 4th Birthday, to our sweet little monkey ~ Grayson Elliott!
♥ Oh, how we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE you! ♥

Happy Birthday, Grayson!

Look who's 4 years old already!!

Grayson was presented this special birthday hat when he woke up on Wednesday morning (made out of a cereal box, paper, markers, stickers, and tin foil).

He was excited to play with the remaining Toy Story stickers before being served his birthday breakfast.

Grayson brought chocolate cookies to share with his friends at preschool,...then that evening we continued celebrating with pizza dinner at the park.

Melissa joined us and brought a delicious salad and presents.

Joey and Leah also came to celebrate Grayson's big day, bearing gifts for our little fella.

Mommy & Daddy are so proud of our little Grayson - we can't believe it's been four years since he joined our family. What love, joy, and laughter he's added to our lives! My heart could burst with love; I am so very blessed!

Grayson was so grateful and happy to open some fun new gifts from all of his party friends!

Always by his side, wonderful big brother, Gordon!

Time for dessert - chocolate cupcakes!

Following dessert, we took a fun hike up "the mountain," as the boys call it. Camel's Back Park has a wonderful climbing hill with a fabulous view of our lovely city. (Sorry, no pictures of that portion of the party this time).

Grandma Myra & Grandpa Dave joined in the festivities with a musical card and gift for Grayson too.

God blessed us all with a beautiful spring day on Grayson's birthday! Here, the lovely sunset reflects on our birthday boy's adorable little face.

So much love for this precious little boy!

Happy Birthday, sweet pumpkin, Grayson!!

Baby's 2 Month Well Check

Greta's well child appointment today went well.
She now weighs in at 11 lbs, .5 oz (50%) and is 22-1/4 inches long (50%).
Her head circumference is 39-1/4 cm. (52%)
Immunizations went well, though when poked, she screamed angrily and her face got beet red. As soon as I held her she calmed down and shortly after fell asleep, bless her little heart.
We are so happy and blessed to have a healthy baby!

Greta - Two Months Old

Greta is two months old already! We are loving every blessed moment....

What a difference one month makes. How tiny she looked at one month, below....

What a joy to watch our beautiful baby, growing and smiling more each day!