Sand in the City

For the third year in row we went to Sand in the City, which is a fundraiser for the Nebraska Children's Home. They moved the location and made some changes that were disappointing, but we still enjoyed the sand sculptures. Skyler got to vote for his favorite one, which is the third picture, Monsters vs Aliens invade Omaha.

The Circus

On Friday night we took the kids to the circus. They had a lot of fun. Before the circus started you could go see the animals, Lily loved the horses the most! We also got to go down onto the main floor and meet some of the performers and see them do their tricks up close. When the show started, it was loud and Lily was ready to go home. I let her sit in my lap and within minutes she was asleep and slept through the whole first part of the show. That was crazy! But she was awake in time to see the elephants and the tigers and the coolest part; these guys running inside and on top of this wheel thing. Very cool!

Movie Night at Sumter Amphitheater

A great time was had by all on Friday night. Papillion has free outside movies on select Friday nights. We went and got to see Kung Fu Panda. The kids loved it. Before the movie they got to run up and down a huge hill. Thankfully, no one got hurt!

CCFA Take Steps Walk

We had a great time at the take steps walk on Saturday and although we didn't meet either of our goals, 30 team members and $2000, we did raise more money than last year! We are close to $600! It's not too late to donate either. If you are interested follow the link: http://online.ccfa.org/site/TR/Walk/Chapter-NebraskaBranch?px=1004446&pg=personal&fr_id=1248&et=_uYnYUNM5keB6NLdTmEF8Q..&s_tafId=1811 .

Patio Shade Completed

We are so happy with our new shade. It keeps the sun off of us and out of the kitchen during the day too! I also put together the windmill that I gave Chuck for his birthday and now it is out decorating our yard too!

Patio Shade Installation

Over the Memorial Day Weekend, we installed a patio shade. In order to do this, Chuck had to dig two 36 inch holes to put the posts in. The kids had fun trying them out!

The Writing Stage

I have loved each and every stage my kids have been in for one reason or another. But, this stage that Skyler is in right now is so much fun. He can read and he can write and now we have a new bedtime ritual; he writes me a note and I write him a note. Here are his first two notes to me. The first one says " I love you Do you love me" the second one says "I love you write me a note for me" It is soooo much fun!