Sam's Class Play

Sam's preschool has been working on a play for quite a while - learning parts, making costumes, learning songs - all in preparation for a performance at parent's night a couple weeks ago.  Unfortunately, Sam had about a 103 degree fever on the day of the performance, so he had to skip out.  We think he was pretty sad about it, but luckily, his teacher agreed to have the class do a brief "encore" performance on Tuesday at the end of class, so Sam could participate and so Sarah & I could watch and enjoy!  Most of the kids left their costumes at school for the encore, and it was great.  The play was, I think, written by the class as a whole.  Sam played a goat named "Benny the Goat."   The plot was a little thin (something about animals and ice cream), but the songs were good and hey, these are 3 & 4 year olds.  Here's some pictures and a little video.  Enjoy!

Schools out for ...

As many of you know I have been working on two classes to renew my license. Well, as of this moment I have finished and will be mailing off the second class work tomorrow. Thank you all for your well wishes and help! 

Amy has been feeling ill, it has been a long couple of weeks. We are hoping to get better soon. 

 She has her monkey and Sam's bear.

Dozer Day 2008

On Saturday we went to Dozer Day (http://www.parksfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=29).  

Dozer Day is an indescribable, loud, kid-friendly spectacle in Vancouver, WA.  Lots of diggers.  Lots of dumpers.  Semi-trucks.  Fire trucks.  Garbage trucks.  You name it...if it's loud, big and likely to attract the attention of a 3-year old, its there and your kids will probably be able to ride on it.  

This is our 2nd year, and we had a great time despite the 93 degree heat (and despite the fact that both kids are probably a bit under the weather).  Don't worry, we hit the sprinklers and kiddy pool after nap to cool off.  Here's some pictures!

Chris

Sam riding and operating a digger

Climbing on hot, enormous tires

Seriously not just for boys

Inside a fire truck

The back of the fire truck

Here's some video from Sam puttin' in a hard day's work: 

Sick Sam

This photo describes how Sam has been the past six days. Hopefully he will be back to his normal self soon.

Gloria, the bike!

I have a new bike! 

Her name is Gloria because I feel Glorious when riding. I have a basket and a bell and she is lots of fun to ride. 

I spent an hour or so at the store getting all the kinks worked out. When I was leaving I had a huge smile on my face and told the guy, "I feel like I want to hug you because I am so excited. "He smiled and said, " I get that a lot, but how about a high five!" 

When I got home Sam helped me get it out of the car and wanted to ride bikes with me. After riding it for a few minutes around the block I had four sets of neighbors wanting to look at it. It was a very fun day for me. I am excited about riding this summer. If you are up for a bike ride you know who to call, Sarah and Gloria!

Climbing Trees

Sam learned how to climb our Dogwood tree this weekend!  He figured it out all by himself, and it was a great moment. 

Here's the tree (by the look on his face, you can see how he's trying to figure out how to conquer it...)

SUCCESS!!!

Monkey in the tree!

Silly Girl

     

She got some new shoes and loves them! She wanted to wear three shoes today, but couldn't quite figure out how... any ideas :)

     

As Amy is struggling to take two naps she is also doing some very silly things. Good thing, because I may go crazy with trying to get her napping. We'll see how tomorrow goes. Sam is sick and Amy was beside herself with disbelief when he was laying on the couch tonight and not playing with her. She kept taking his Milos and pulling on his blanket. Luck for her the medicine kicked in and they were able to play some hide and seek before bed.