Good-bye Baby Teeth

Last night Mia bit into an apple, and her front tooth became EXTREMELY loose. It was driving her crazy because she couldn't eat without feeling pain.  So her Dad decided it was time to get it out.  He tied some dental floss around the tooth. 

She wiggled it for a good 10 minutes and was getting nowhere.  

Her brothers just sat on the couch and watched the show.  They thought it was pretty funny. 

Mia didn't think it was so funny anymore, and obviously we couldn't leave a string hanging out of mouth, so we told her it was time for the pliers. She was scared to death and it took her a little while (and a lot of Orajel) to work up the nerve to let her Dad pull it.   

It didn't even hurt her.  The anticipation was the only painful part.

Good-bye Baby teeth.  

Summertime

It's official.  It's summer and we're loving it.

The first day of summer break comes with a new buzz hair cut....

And sagging diapers.  

Memorial Day

We enjoyed the Memorial Day holiday with our wonderful friends, breaking in the Stuart's brand new pool.  What fun!  Where's Luke in this photo?.....

Oh he's too busy hanging out with his buddy Joe in the hot tub.  He followed him around like a puppy dog.  Joe is such a good sport.

Daddy loves his baby Ella.

Since having Ella I haven't been able to run around with my camera as much as I'd like, and I regret missing some great photos.  So just imagine lots of pool fun, grilling yummy treats, etc.etc.

Graduation and Good-Bye

Mia is finished with the Second Grade.  At the awards ceremony she received honors for Straight A's, Computers, and Drama.  We are so proud of her.  

Cole Graduated from Kindergarten and had a great program on the last day of school.  Each child stepped up to the microphone and said what they want to be when they grow up.  Cole said he wants to be a doctor.  

They sang several songs and by the end of the program they involved the parents.  We followed along as our kids taught us a silly dance.  Drew got it all on video.  Yea!

The end of the school year was bitter-sweet.  The kids had to say good-bye to the school they've enjoyed since moving here.  It was a great school, but we're excited about new adventures ahead.