Easter Egg Dying

spring update

Connor went to his first sleepover last weekend, which prompted the realization: oh, he's growing up. Apparently they stayed up 'til the ancient hour of 10:00, and he was forced to take a nap when his motor stopped running early afternoon. I think Connor's like me- he can go all day as long as he gets a good night's rest.

Last night was the last soccer game of the spring season. If he plays next year, he'll be in the next age bracket league with six-, seven-, and even eight-year olds.

Now that the weather's nice, Connor's interest in indoor climbing has waned. It's the season when all the kids play outside.

Yesterday morning I was at work when I heard my cell phone ringing in my office. No one ever calls me, especially during the day, so I took the call. "Hello, this is Mrs. H at O Elementary. I have Connor here in the office with me." Oh no, what has he done?! my mind raced.

"He was chosen out of his grade for good behavior and will receive a reward."

Ah, it's only that. So turns out he gets to choose someone to share the reward with, and he chose Riley! I thought that was really nice, because she's not even in his class. Here they are last weekend, planting azaleas.

the dynamic duo! In only a few months they will be joined at school by Isabella, who registered for kindergarten last week. Can't believe Riley and Connor will be first graders!

Spring Break

at a picnic by the reservoir. by the way, his grandmother encouraged him to climb this tree

trying out the new swings in the backyard with Poppa

eaten by a bird! part of an exhibit at the local natural science museum called “Amazing Butterflies,” created by the Natural History Museum in London

inside a cocoon?

life as a spider