Splashdown!

The heat has been ever-present in Northern Michigan this summer.  It resulted in me calling Ken yesterday (he was in town running errands) in desperation, asking him to get a pool.  Much to our pleasure, he did find one that was the appropriate size, and he went about setting it up just as soon as the kids quit mobbing him. They jumped right in to the frigid water as soon as it was filled.  Today featured many pool sessions, and the water was perfect! 

Way to Go, Blue!

Owen wrapped up his T-ball season last week.  He showed LOTS of growth from a year ago;  in the last few games he made several unassisted outs at various positions.  He also was responsible for one whole side on an inning, tagging 3 people at home plate.  He had so much fun!

Hats Off to Dad!

Father's Day started off very wet here in Northern Michigan!  Unfortunately, Ken did not get a chance to sleep in.  The mowing at Caberfae needed to be done, so we held off on celebrating until he got back mid-morning.  The kids were very excited to get him new golf balls and a sand-wedge.  Lucy picked out a Golf magazine for him.

And with all the golf-gifts, we ~had~ to go try them out in the afternoon!  Thankfully, things did try out and we all went out to Caberfae and played  9.  I was the official golf cart chauffeur, and the kids all had some great shots as we roved around the course. 

Overall, Ken had kind of an off game (maybe the 3 children golfing with him were a distraction?), but this shot definitely put a smile on his face.  From 140 yards out, right into the cup! 

We finished the day with steak on the grill.  All in all, it was a great day for a great dad!  Thanks, Ken!

T-Ball Season!

Owen is playing T-ball again this summer and things are well under way.  Games started June first and we've had them twice a week since then.  He has made tremendous growth since last season:  he is VERY focused, moves with the play, and has made several outs for his team.  He is enjoying playing catcher (not really catching, but there is a lot of action at home plate trying to get runners out) and first base.

The rest of us have enjoyed spectating and cheering for Owen.  Well, maybe some of us are there to play.... and eat snacks.

Field Trip Fun with Owen

Today Owen's and the rest of the first graders had their end-of-the-year field trip.  In the morning, we went to the Great Lakes Children's Museum.

Owen and I both could have stayed at the water table the whole time.  It was very fun!

After lunch, we got back on the bus and headed to Moomer's.  The trip included a wagon ride around the farm, and stops at the barn to see where and how the cows get milked.  We also got the low-down on how the owner cares for cows, and Owen got to be the model for a demonstration on how Mr. Plummer gives medicines to cows.  After that, we got to see a calf.  Then it was back up to the shop, and once the kids cleaned up, they got the scoop from Mrs. Plummer on how the ice cream is made.

Bob Plummer, teaching the 1st graders about how many stomachs cows have, and how much they eat.

Nancy Plummer, giving the ins and outs of ice-cream-making.

  And what trip would be complete without trying the ice cream????? 

May Madness!

Wow, has this month flown by!!  It has been jammed packed with lots of fun things:

Papa Denny turned 60.  We celebrated with a party at our house... the party was expected, but the number of guest sure weren't!  Jo even managed to sneak down from Marquette for the occasion.  It was super!

 

 

Mother's day was festive as usual.  The kids made many treasures for my special day.

From Owen

From Mitchell

From Lucy

From everyone!

I had a dance performance on the 17th with my shimmy sisters from Kimmy's class.

Mitchell had a field trip to Camp Kett in prep for his 4th grade trip there this fall.

Awards ceremonies for both boys.  Both earned Academic Honors.  YAY! 

The garden, multiple trees and flowers have been planted.  The waterfall has been up and running since late April. 

Owen has a field trip this Thursday to the Great Lakes Children's Museum and Moomer's Dairy Farm/Ice Cream Shop.  I get to go with him!