A few more pictures

Thanks, Auntie Willy :)

Looking at these pictures makes me see how big this one's getting!  As we waited for the grads, she was being told not to go on the stage...

 as you can tell, she likes to push the boundaries :S

 It was a serious walk

 until she saw us :)

 Another action song picture (my favorite)

 And special hugs from her for the "I love you, Mommy"

 and "I love you Daddy" songs :)

Enjoy the smiles!  Wishing you a blessed weekend.

Graduation

 

It was a special day (much anticipated) for us and Chelsie as she graduated from preschool!  I was happy to be the mother helper on the last day of preschool, and I was involved in the decorating and preparations for the big evening :)

We arrived early, and had time to get a picture with some of her crafts...

 and with her dear teacher, Mrs R.

It's been wonderful to hear her stories each time she comes home.  She's always excited about the Bible story and has a version of her own all ready...Like when "Daniel wasn't in the fiery furnace because he was probably doing errands for the king...maybe doing some shopping or something."  What a blessing to have a Christian education already at age 4.

 Waiting for the graduates...we got to enjoy the marble painted zebras, swirly snakes, fuzzy lions, and folded elephants.

 This little big girl beamed as she stood on the stage...

 and then she sang her heart out!  I haven't put the videos on my computer yet, but I'll try to load one sometime.  Auntie Carolyn, you sure would enjoy it!

 Big actions, big voice, big enjoyment of it all :)  She sang with her whole body!

 A special song about loving her Daddy, and Brynlie had to get involved in the hug too :D

 The 2 graduates of the year...we're hoping to get a picture with Jodene in her cap soon too :)

 Proud parents

 and loving Gramma

Good friends...

 And loving cousins, all headed to KG together...watch out, Mrs G!

That's all for now.  Enjoy your day.

Camping part II

On the Saturday of our camping trip, we went to a parade in Port Townsend.  It was beautiful weather, and the parade featured lots of marching bands, lots of princesses, firetrucks, cars, dancing flowers etc.  We quite enjoyed the start of the Rhododendron festival!

For the rest of the weekend, we enjoyed hiking,

exploring some WWI bunkers built facing the ocean,

taking a dolly on a hike,

flying the kite in the stiff breeze,

getting good and dirty,

playing in the sand,

relaxing,

watching the boats on the ocean,

sharing laughs together,

and a lot of family time.

Brynlie thoroughly enjoyed the pudding dessert on this evening :)

Enjoy your day!  Preschool graduation pictures next :)

Preschool

 As preschool started in September...the last day in May.

Has she grown/changed?  You tell me! :)

Wishing you...

A smiling, cat-in-the-hat kind of day!

Fort Flagler camping

 

The May long weekend was spent away on a relaxing camping trip.  We took some advice and went to Fort Flagler State Park, taking a ferry to Port Townsend to enjoy this ocean-side park.

We had fun trying not to blow away in the bow of the ship :)

 The wind was put to good use for these guys!

 A beautiful sunset on our first evening there.

 Chelsie pedalled several miles over the weekend, going up, down and around the campground's paved road.

 Ah, life outside!

 What can beat a playground close to the ocean?

 Shell collecting...

 crab inspecting...

 clams squirting...

pebble throwing...

 clam digging...(and eating for the more adventurous)

 driftwood climbing...

 and sun soaking :)

A few more pictures still to come!

Have a wonderful day :)