Cullen's Perry Project

One of Cullen's end of the year projects was a diorama of an animal and it's habitat. Ofcourse cullen picked a platypus. (because of perry on phineas and ferb) He has a couple of stuffed animal platypuses. It was good though to learn more about them and their environment, i bet that was a first for his teacher. He came home and made his "perry" out of playdough but it didn't last. i thought he did a great job. we had to use things around the house, good thing my friend Tammy and I put our resources together for the boys projects. Cullen put together a new platypus out of clay and we smoothed it together. he painted and told me where to glue the scenery. i thought he did a great job. A+ from his teacher.
Cullen and his final project. So proud!
The inside of the box, I know that platypuses aren't suppose to be turquoise and orange, but that's the way he wanted it and it does look like PERRY!
His first perry, not bad too bad he didn't last.

Teacher appreciation

We made cupcakes for teachers this year that ended up so cute. the idea was from family fun and i just wrote different messages for the teachers. they both loved them, i was just excited that i got to make something, but everything has to be store bought for schools these days, but since they just went to the teachers it worked out nicely. I heard no complaints about them so i'll keep them on the list for next year.
Sophia and her set, too cute!
Cullen and his set for his teacher.
The cupcakes together. the apple is made from a skittle with frosting leaf, and the chalk is a good and plenty.

Cinco De Mayo

The first Graders at cullens school had been practicing their song and dance for cinco de mayo for at least a month so that we could see them put on the show. They made there vests and flowers for the girls hair and were ready to fiesta. Cullen loves to sing and dance so he was kinda excited to have the show (don't tell his friends) They sang "de colores" which was fun because they had a hard time with the words and did the mexican hat dance. it was a fun activity for the kids to do.
All the first graders getting ready for the show.
Cullen watching intently to know when to start.
Getting in position to dance.

Muffins for Mom

Cullen's school has a lot of cool events. One of my favorites is Muffins for Mom, for mothers day. ofcourse we have to go to school early but we get to sit together have muffins and juice, (even though my kids don't really like muffins) we had fun sitting with our friends having muffins.
Sophia's posing in all her cuteness.
Sophia and her muffin mouth.
Cullen and his buddies... Brady and Vincent.
ME and the Kids at the school!
all of us!

Mom, it's snowing in my room!

one day i was enjoying my time while the girls were playing together up stairs. Nathan was over playing to he came down and told me that sophia had white stuff all over her room. i didn't know what he meant so i went to investigate. on the way up i heard sophia talking to lily, "no lily pull really hard like this." they had found the Styrofoam in sophia tea party dishes box and started riping it all out. it was everywhere, i told sophia she had to pick up all the big pieces, she wasn't very happy about that but i had to take a picture. it was everywhere, it got pulled into the bathroom and down the stairs to this day there are still little white balls in corners all over my house. SOPHIA!

Safety Field trip

At Sophia's preschool they were learning about road safety and what different signs mean. she had made a book to share with her class about the different signs in our neighborhood. So at he school which is on a college campus they had a safety walk. I joined them that day along with lily, even though lily did not what to hold hand like we were suppost to. we walked around pointing out the different signs and finding out what they mean, then we went to a grass area and the kids played games. they played red light green light and another stop and go sign game. i thought it was so cute and fun. we ended the outing with a snack on the grass then back to school. a very fun day, i'm glad i got to enjoy it with my girls. sleepy mommy and cutie sophia at the field trip!
Having our snack on the grass
Getting ready to play our games
ready Run! wait Stop! Slow!
My cute little preschooler.

james' birthday

james turned 32 in april, but with prom and him being out of town we celebrated the sunday after. we invited the usual to dinner and cake, most of the time just chatted. i made an ice cream cake for his birthday, chocolate cake with oreo ice cream, cool whip frosting with oreos and strawberries. a very simple cake but it was awesome to eat. and since james likes ice cream ten times more than cake thats what you get. james also got a few gifts, a new shirt, a couple mixing cups for his morning carnation breakfast, and a pancake griddle. (because he makes the best pancakes) it sure was a fun day i don't remember what i cooked for dinner but i think steaks and shrimp james favs. this is the flaming cake with all 32 candles on it. get the fire hose!
James and his pancake griddle, has already be in use many times over, loves it.
Blowing out the candles with Sophia, he needed a little help with all those candles.
the oreo ice cream cake. So goooooood!