Brilliant

Macie got a toy similar to the one above for Easter (Ours is a little less colorful doesn't have the inner circle information or the minute hour labels. But, our has a handle and wheels.). Basically, it was for Carson, but she did not have anything. So, poor thing she got a toy we knew her brother would love. It has remained unopened until today. Carson wanted to play with it so I opened it for him. He loved it and walked around with it all afternoon. He even wanted Jeff and I to call him "numbers clock". It was very entertaining. (He also wanted Jeff to be called David)

After he got out of the shower, he brought the clock with him to get ready for bed. Jeff asked him if he knew what 7:00 would be. That little sucker got it exactly right. Jeff looked at me and asked if I had taught him that. Nope, he figured it out (or learned it from someone else). I don't know many 4 year olds who can figure out a clock!

Disclaimer...while I know Carson appears to be bright now, I choose to wait several years before I really label him as brilliant!

Actually sleeping!

Macie has never been a good sleeper. But today, she has slept so well, it deserves to be mentioned. First she slept until 6:30. She has been getting up before 6 so this is late. Then she took over a 2 hour nap this morning. (I am lucky if she takes a morning nap these days). This afternoon she has been asleep more than 2 1/2 hours! We took her to the pool between naps, but she has NEVER take 2, 2+ naps in one day. I have always believed sleep led to more sleep and that over tired kids did not sleep well. Maybe today she is trying to catch up on all the sleep she has missed in the last 16 1/2 months!

End of school

Thursday was the last day of school for my kids. Carson has been at the school for 2 years, and Macie started after she turned one in January. They both had wonderful teachers who loved them and took great care of them.

Here are a few photos from the last week.

Carson and his teacher Ms. Janet. She is wonderful and Carson adores her. I am grateful he understands he will not be in her class "when he is 4 1/2".

Carson and the assistant in his class Ms. Niki. She was great too. This was her first year with Janet, but they were a wonderful team.

Macie with her Ms. Nicki. I did not get a picture of her with Ms. Dena or Ms. Beth, but they all loved on her. She could be a bit fussy since school doesn't get out until 1:30, but they never complained.

The next two are at Carson's luau on Tuesday. These kids were in Carson's class for 2's and 3's, I don't know if they will all be together next year, but it has been fun to see them grow. I am sad I did not get a picture of him with Lindsey. She is not coming back next year, and Carson has loved her since last year.

Carson and Katy. She is the one who loves Macie! I think it is funny how much they look alike in this picture.

Mckenna, Mathew, and Carson. He loves to play with them. I think he would tell you Mathew is his best friend at school.

This time next year, I am sure I will be very sad that Carson is leaving Cornerstone! But for now, thank you to all the kids teachers. It was a great year.

Happy Birthday Coley!

Our little buddy turned 5 today. It is so hard for me to believe he has been around for 5 years. It seems like just yesterday we were praying for Mitzi and David as they struggled to conceive. And now, the answer to our prayers is a vibrant loving preschool graduate!

Animals

On Saturday, we went to a birthday party for our neighbors Sophia and Joshua. They had a petting zoo. The kids LOVED it. They even rode a pony. If you read my blog after our attempt at Easter pictures, you know that a month and a half ago, Carson would not touch one of them. It is amazing how quickly he is changing! I have pictures from the last week of school to post hopefully this weekend.

I know I am a nerd, but I had to get a picture of Macie with the cow. If you look closely, she is wearing a cow dress!

First, we got Macie on the pony

then big brother thought it might just be okay!

I will try to post again tomorrow. But, we have a birthday party in the morning. I am trying to finish up an outfit I am making for my nephew Jake. (Debbie if you read this don't set your expectation too high. Remember this is only the 2nd shirt and 1st pair of shorts I have made) Oh, and did I mention I have strep throat again.

Giggles

We had a fun weekend, but you will have to wait to hear about it and see the pictures. I am just too lazy to load the pictures! But, here is a video of Macie on the slide last week.

Art show

Carson and I have taken a couple classes places at the Art Place. It is a county (Cobb-not ours) place that has all different art classes. We have done the Mommy and Me classes. We both really enjoy them, and I have been very impressed with the art we have created. He does most of the work, but I am there to help him. Sometimes he wants lots of help and others he does almost all of it on his own.

Carson and his buddy Carter working on a project. (May 2008)

Flowers-April 2008

Fish (April/May 2008)Carson Manor (Jan/Feb 2008) ready to frame.

Turkey (Oct/Nov 2007)

Expect to see this one in our house every Thanksgiving.

Snowman (Feb 2008)

This one Carson and Daddy made since I was sick.

Bird feeder (April/May 2008)

Butterfly (Jan/Feb 2008)

We have given lots of his art to people as gifts. SueSue has his bird feeder. Hopefully we will be able to copy the idea and make one for our yard too. I really recommend you take an art class with your kids. It is fun and I think he learns a good bit. Abrakadoodle starts classes at 20 months. We have never taken one of these, but I hear they are great. Carson is going to camp with them this summer.

Finally, a photo of Macie. This is at the playground the other day. I have a video to share of her on the slide. I will post it soon.