Summer is Here!

While Gabi has been out of preschool since the end of May, Emilio has had kindergarten until last Monday, June 20th (apparently a few snow days made for a LONGer school year).  He got to go to Field Day at school last week, which he loved, and then the parents were invited to the class to see a slideshow and make their goodbyes.  We've really loved Emilio's teacher this year, she was the perfect combination of a structured but very nurturing teacher that teaches to the whole student.  We couldn't have been happier with E's first year of public school.  I actually teared up a little during the slideshow presentation as we reminesced about how fast a year goes, and how much each of our children has grown over the school year.  As Emilio wrote in his "Thank you" card to his teacher, "Goodbye Kindergarten, Hello First Grade!" (as least for him).  We will be saying hello to Kindergarten again next year with Gabriela!

Emilio and Ms. W

We have been very busy the last few weeks with visitors and projects, and summer happenings.  Here are some pictures of what we have been up to.  

I received a belated birthday gift from a good friend recently.  My friend Steph sent me a Zoku Quick Pop Maker.  This little device goes in our freezer, you pull it out, pour juice or whatever concoction you think would make a good combination for a Popsicle in it, and you literally have Popsicles in 7-10 minutes.  It is really cute.  We've made lots of healthy pops the last few weeks with this baby, it has been very fun!

Luci with her Raspberry Lemonade with fresh raspberries Popsicle!

Yummy treat for the whole fam!

 My Uncle John and Aunt Kathe came to visit us from California on their way to Alaska.  We had such a great time with them.  We had "Beauty Parlor" night and let the girls put all sorts of things in our hair.  They loved it!

They even beautified Uncle John!

Such determination.