End of Year With Evan

Evan had an end of year field trip to Vulcan and Sloss Furnace. It was a fun, exhausting day and I'm so glad I got to go along for the ride! Oh, and if you want to know ANYTHING about iron or iron making just ask Evan. He is seriously an expert. 

Here Evan is in front of a sample of Vulcan's foot. 

That iron giant has a very interesting history! 

4 terrified third graders 130 feet up! They were pretty brave! 

A view from the top of Vulcan...

Vulcans backside... not to shabby. ;) 

Evan really didn't feel better until he was inside the tower instead of out in the open. I was proud of him for walking all the way around before he headed for the stairs. 

Evan's awesome class! 

Next we took a trip over to Sloss Furnace. A delightfully haunted factory where they used to make iron. The kids all posed around the sign until someone came out and yelled at them. Apparently the sign is a historical monument. Oops. 

Hanging out by the gate... Evan and I both thought it was really cool. 

Sloss...

A close up of one of the furnaces. 

Me and my buddy in front of a cool sculpture! 

Silly girls. 

We were all so tired after the field trip that a few kids decided they needed a nap. I think Micah was really asleep! 

After the field trip I picked up Eric and the boys and came back for some balloon fun! Mrs. Warmack even had an extra Popsicle for Patrick. 

It started raining so we ran inside so Eric could finish making balloons. 

Reid and Logan sat quietly and colored.

 I think they will both do well in school next year!

The whole class with their balloons! 

All in all it was a great day! I am so glad Evan was in this wonderful classroom this year. They are a pretty great group of kids and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher for Evan. We love Mrs. Warmack!

Reid's Graduation

I can't believe my little buddy is graduating from preschool! He was so excited for the ceremony!

Here is a random picture of Patrick and Eric waiting for Reid to do his part. 

Cute Addison. That girl can sing! 

On stage...

Reid and Ms. Becky! He loves her so much! 

Lorelai had Ms. Becky too! What a blessing she has been in our lives. 

I hope Logan gets her in the fall! 

All the kids love Reid! 

Proud parents!!

They've all grown so much since Evan's graduation from preschool... 

On the other hand, some things never change!  

Congratulations Reid! You did it! 

Froggy's

Reid had his graduation party at Froggy's! I think he had a great time!

Peek-a-boo!

So tall...

Pizza! I've never seen Reid eat so fast! 

Patrick really loved the slide!

Grandpa the Photographer

Since Grandma Beth couldn't make this trip out she made two requests of her husband; have fun and take pictures! So on Monday we ran over to Railroad Park and let Grandpa practice his photography skills. We had a great time! My only regret is that I forgot to change before we left so I stick out like a sore thumb in that red shirt. :P Oh, well! Check out my cute munchkins! Grandpa (and Eric) did a great job! 

GET DADDY!

Patrick (Almost 2! I can't believe it!)

Logan- My almost 4-year-old. I think that's his favorite shirt. 

Reid. 'Nuff said. 

Lorelai. I love my princess! She is so excited to turn 8 in July! 

Evan. I love that cheesy 9-year-old! 

Pardon the windswept hair. This is me. I am thirty and proud of every little wrinkle.

 I can't wait to collect some more! 

After the "official" photo session we went to the playground in the park for a little fun! 

Probably my favorite picture. I love my silly kiddo's! 

Choo Choo! Patrick loved being the engine instead of the caboose! 

Thanks for coming Grandpa Dave! We had a great time

 (even if we spent half of it doing projects inside the house)! 

Tannehill State Park

 Here are some pictures from our trip to Tannehill State Park! Grandpa Dave came out for a long weekend and we used Grandma Beth's camera to get some fun shots while the kids explored nature! 

Here's Reid and Logan trying to hike like the big kids! 

Me and my boys in front of a cool cabin. 

Reid informed Grandpa that he had found a waterfall. Here they are posing in front of it... 

I think I need to take him to Niagra Falls! 

Patrick was WAY too comfortable around the water. He loved it though! 

And where was Lorelai during all this? She was with her awesome friends!

 I'm so glad Gracie (the angel in the middle) had her birthday party at Tannehill. Lorelai had a wonderful time with these beautiful girls.  

Lorelai was not amused with my excessive picture taking...

Grandpa Dave and Evan! 

Evan spent most of his time hiking with his buddies so I was glad to see him for a minute. 

Patrick attempting to give me a heart attack...

Look at the ducks! 

Thanks for the cupcakes Gracie! 

Patrick REALLY enjoyed it! 

Visiting the sweet shop was another highlight of Tannehill.

 Notice Patrick eating MY chocolate ice cream. I should have known not to give him rainbow!

I've never known a toddler that was so picky about ice cream.

All the kids took a minute and posed for Grandpa! They were so dirty! It was awesome!