St. Pat's & Birthdays

St. Patrick's Day had the children pretty excited. Not only was there the prospect of leprechauns breaking into your house, but D and M were also having a field trip to see the middle school's performance of The Wizard of Oz. Knowing half my children were going to be there, I asked my mom to babysit N while I went along (officially with the 1st graders). It was so fun to walk with the children all wearing green from their school to the one they will probably go to next (and back). The weather was gorgeous and I was very impressed with what a good job the 6th-8th graders did! As a side note, turns out green milk makes my 3-year-old cry for days. Whoops.

This year M planned her own birthday party and handed out the invitations. She chose a dance theme and was so excited we bought a disco ball to out in the play room. We've never had so many children and so many boys at a party or a party in the evening. It was crazy!!! M couldn't have been happier. Her friends really knew what she would like and she was so grateful they came to her party and gave her thoughtful and generous gifts.

The T. family had us try Meadow Park with them and it is amazing! Totally worth the $5 to park your car because we were happy for hours there. Nestled in the foothills, it has an amazing playground, lots of picnic tables, bathrooms that were open before April (a big deal when you have a 3-year-old with you), zip line and the best part --a stream to play in. Next time it's hot outside and we have a day availability we're going to being our swimsuits too.

This year's GS Tour of Nations: big sisters & little sisters in Paris

playing at the park for visiting teaching

learning to be a big girl helper by shredding our almond milk cheddar cheese

Meigo turned 91 in dog years! Her estrogen is still working great but I do have to give her pain medicine for her arthritis after she gets a lot of exercise. We are grateful she is doing so well for he left age! Still has that beautiful coat and is happy as can be. I hope writing that doesn't jinx her!

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