A Big, Fat Update

Since I forget that not EVERYone we know is on Facebook and catches our updates and pics there, I'm finally getting to getting this space up-to-date. Since our last post, we've had some big fun here. Maybe the most significant is Laura's preschool graduation. After two years at Meadowbrook Early Childhood Center, Laura is now ready for the next level. ( We're not mentioning that "k" word for now, Mommy's still adjusting to the idea...) Nowadays preschool graduation is a much bigger deal than it was for my generation, I'm guessing... They had a nice program, the kids sang some cute songs and recited some little poems. Laura got to pick where she wanted to eat for dinner, so it was pizza at Stone Canyon. Afterward we celebrated over ice cream. It was a nice evening.











Ehren's class had a big luau celebration for the last day of school, including a feast, running around outside and getting wet, and best of all, popcicles. What more could a little boy ask for??











And mabye the most FUN we've had lately was the big KC Jiggle Jam!!!! I have been looking forward to it more than the kids have. After we went last year and had such a great time seeing Justin Roberts and Trout Fishin' in America, there was no way we'd miss it this year. This time around, Justin Roberts and Trout Fishin' were back, but also performing was Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, as well as my new favorite kids music performer, DAN ZANES! He's been on Sesame Street and the Disney Channel, and has Grammy award-winning albums. We had a total blast....but I think I enjoyed it the most!

Before the show started the kids got in their swimsuits and played around in the fountains at Crown Center, where JJ was held.




Below is Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could. They sing Ehren's favorite song, "Look at my Belly," of which he knows every word.





The kids on the "dance floor" in front of the stage. It wasn't terribly crowded at the time we took these...






Snow cone break.


I'm enjoying BR's song about how mom's need coffee to keep up with their kids...



And the guy we REALLY came to see...DAN ZANES!! He was soooo great!







After Jiggle Jam we walked over to Liberty Memorial for the Celebration at the Station, the annual Memorial Day event in KC. Here we're listening to the KC Symphony concert, anticipating the fireworks!





And so, that's about it for now. School's out, and we're in summer break mode. Hitting the park, the pool, and hanging out with friends. We're looking forward to a couple of camping trips, summer school, and lots of time together before.....*sniff*.........Kindergarten.

*sigh*