Cooling off in the pool

We got the kids a little pool for the deck.  They both LOVE it!  I thought for sure since it was so small they would lose interest fast but not the case.  I think Addy sat for at least a half hour dumping rocks and whatever else outside the pool.  Yea!!!  Success and a great way to cool off!

Not sure if she wants to sit down

sitting close to her brother

throwing things out of the pool

A little smile!

The boys went Fishing!

Seth took Isaac fishing this weekend.  Isaac has been asking him to go ever since spring came around and we decided this would be the perfect weekend to try it out.  They left around 8 or so in the morning and didn't back until after 2.  Apparently, they had a GREAT time.  Isaac caught 4 fish, all which he had to throw back but I guess he didn't mind that.  He told me they had to go back to their mommy's and daddy's.  SO cute!  Isaac was so excited to have special time with his Daddy and Seth says he would have stayed longer but it was just getting so HOT.  Isaac also LOVED the fact that worms were involved, apparently at one point he lined up a bunch on the ground to watch the boats in the water.  He is already asking to go again, so I am sure another trip is not far behind!

My two Fisherman before they headed out

Catching a fish

showing off the worms.  He LOVES the worms.  Oh, he got his shorts wet and didn't want to wear them anymore.  Hence, the underwear.

holding up his fish

Another fish, He caught 4 total

playing with the worms and showing the worms the boats in the water

Thanks SJM!

It is nothing like a surprise to brighten the day after surgery.  This afternoon the kids and I heard a loud rock at the door and from the other room I thought it was the neighbor.  When I got to the door it was a delivery man with a bag, and I knew right away it was a gift for Seth.  How nice, I knew right away this would brighten his day and lighten the mood.  Then when I looked at the card and saw it was from his work I knew he would be even happier.  Seth takes GREAT pride in his work, and the company and it is nice to know people really do care and obviously appreciate him.  I am not sure who liked it more, Seth for the thought from his co-workers or Isaac because it was a HUGE display of enormous cookies.  Thanks St Jude Medical for making everyone smile and the Yummy treats!!

The middle cookie says,"Get Whale soon."

Seth and his cookies

Isaac and Daddy, Isaac couldn't wait to get his hands on one!

History Museum

This was not a planned event but since our first plans were rained out we were looking for something else to do and on a whim we decided to head to the history museum.  I would not recommend this for kids (just not enough hands on for them to do).  Pretty cool place however, Addy actually liked it more than Isaac which was surprising.  This whole trip only lasted about an hour.  SO funny, we left laughing about it and blame our MN weather for canceling about boat trip in the first place.

Making bullets

Addy making bullets

she loved it

In front of the car

climbing to a fake airplane

she needed to go

This sign said,"if you live in MN you never know what to expect with weather."  This fit the day we were having.

Winter ice castle

Walking with Daddy

climbing the grain mill

In the tunnel

Addy on the run and Isaac trying to catch her.

Last Swim Lesson

Third times the charm!  (I hope)  Isaac had his last swim lesson this weekend and although it was his second time through the class the teacher still recommended him taking it one more time.  Reason:  He just can't get his eyes in the water, but mastered everything else.  No big deal, we are on board for the third time but really hoping third is it.  He enjoys his time in the water and hopefully this summer we will have more opportunities to help him get his face in the water.
Here are a couple pics from the last session.

A little meeting before they jumped in the pool.

swimming with teacher Mary

Coming out of the deep end

More swimming

Going through the motions

Blowing bubbles

End of the year picnic

This past week was also Isaac's end of the year picnic/party.  This year it was at a park and was tons of fun!
Here are a couple of pics of Addy and Isaac in their jump houses and fire truck.  Isaac was thrilled to go inside a real fire truck and see the ladder go up and down!!  Exciting stuff here folks!

waiting his turn with Daddy to go in

inside the fire truck

jump house

They had a little jump house for babies

a view from the top.  she really did warm up to the idea and had fun!

Good-bye Teacher Barb

For the past two years Isaac and I have been going to ECFE classes through the Roseville School District.  Last year Isaac had a few separation issues but this year he AMAZED his teacher of two years with his growth and maturity.  They seemed to have a special bond and there wasn't a day that went by that teacher Barb didn't tell me what an amazing boy Isaac was and how proud of him she was.  Being a teacher, I know sometimes we say a lot of stuff to please parents, but I know she wasn't doing this.  She always had concrete examples to share with me of how he impressed her and she said more than once how special Isaac was.  The bond went both ways, Isaac adores her.  Half way through this year we started Isaac in a Tuesday drop off class with Teacher Barb as well.  The beginning was a little rocky, but after about three times he just said good-bye mom and off he went.  All I would hear on Wednesdays at our regular school was how social, and outgoing Isaac was.  What?! My Isaac, and Teacher Barb always said, "I know, he continues to grow, mature and amaze every time I see him."  It is so heart warming to know that Isaac started off his school career with an amazing teacher who not only loves her job but she loves her students.  Teacher Barb could be quoted saying,"yes, my parents spent a lot of money on schooling for me to learn how to read stories and mix red paint."  We tried to tell her more than once the difference she was making in these kids, I hope she listened.  I also hope next year Isaac will have the same relationship with a new teacher.  He knows it is Addy's turn to learn from teacher Barb, and he told her,"please teach her to share."
Here are a few pictures from the last day and Isaac giving his special present to Teacher Barb.  (vintage muppet cars, she loves the muppets and he loves cars.  The perfect gift!)

walking down the hall to the classroom

showing off his batman shirt and waiting for teacher Barb

He made her a muppet's card

They were both very excited about the cars!

Big hugs!

They planted flowers on the last day

painting

car corner, we spent a lot of time in here.

The class organized to make her a little muppet thank you book.  she is reading/showing it to the class

Teacher Barb and Isaac