What a magical week!

We're home & will be happy to sleep in our own beds, get hugs from Daddy whenever we want them & play with the dogs.   Sunshine has said she wants to go back to Epcot for her "half birthday" in Oct.  Probably not going to happen, but now I'm wondering if we could work a short trip for her real birthday in April. . .

Magic Kingdom, Indeed

The best part of my day?  This.  

So long, farewell. . .

The car is packed & ready to go in the morning!   We'll be dining at Cinderella's Table in the castle on Tuesday! See you later this week!!!

Summer Vacation, Day 1

 Today is the first day of Summer vacation.  Sunshine slept until 845 & crawled into bed with me to watch some cartoons & snuggle with the dogs.  Hunter had gone to the mechanic to have my oil changed & tires rotated for our drive on Monday.

After breakfast, we decided to take the dogs for a walk around the lake behind our subdivision.  We can access it through a gate down in the cul-de-sac which is much nicer than going out onto the main road.   Especially when you have a small child & 2 dogs with you.

The walk was very nice, albeit very hot.  Even at 1030 in the morning.  It's going to be a scorcher today--somewhere in the mid-90s.  I think a trip to the pool is in order, as soon as I get some laundry done so I can pack Sunshine's bag.

There are always Canada Geese on the lake & several flew overhead as we were walking.  These two aren't super friendly & got into the water when we got too close.  

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

First and Last

Today was the last day of school.  While I'm excited because well, it's summer vacation!  Sleeping in, going to the pool, no time constraints.  I was also sad as it's hitting me Sunshine's a big kid now.  First grade is over & it's on to 2nd grade. now.  First grade is over & it's on to 2nd grade.   Here she is on the 1st day of school, August 9th, 2010.

And today, on her way to a fun filled day of coloring, playing, a cook out in the courtyard followed by a stellar report card (Way to go, Bugaboo!!!!)  & our first trip to the pool with a classmate & his family.

We're all wiped out from so much sun & such a busy week (month).  This weekend is laundry & packing for Disney.   More on that later. . .have a great weekend!

The day we were crafty

Today was the only day I had "off" from school.  I had a hair appointment & that was it!  I was able to pick up some shrimp tempura roll & spicy tuna roll for lunch (yum) & enjoyed the laziness.

Around 1:45 I realized that today was my  last day picking up Sunshine on the path.  Which meant it was the last day we'd see Miss Linda, the crossing guard. And I hadn't bought anything for her.  Um, yikes!  I had time to run to Barnes & Noble for a gift card, but eh.  What did I have that wouldn't take long?  Then I remembered these dresser trays.

I found the directions in a Good Housekeeping magazine back in March when Sunshine started speech therapy (she's a tongue thruster, still).  Since I had no paper on me, I took a picture of the frame & directions & bought the supplies.  TJ Maxx had some pretty frames on sale that didn't require painting or any other sort of decorating.  Hobby Lobby had some pretty fabric that would work well with the frames as well as the beads for the little feet.  And I already have a glue gun.   We were in business!  

How cute are these little feet?

Miss Linda was so pleased with hers which just made my day.   She's a wonderful lady & has been a cross guard for 35 years. She knows every child by name, knows their mom/dad & being a Columbus native, knows the most amazing stories of the school, city, etc, back in the day.  I love listening to her & am grateful that she's looking out for Sunshine.

Tomorrow is the last day of school--so bittersweet.  Sunshine has had SUCH a wonderful year---she's learned so much, come into her own personality wise amongst the other kids (not putting up w/ drama mamas, learning who her friends are, learning how to treat her friends & how to be treated by them) & just so many positive changes.  I'm excited for 2nd grade!

After summer vacation, of course!

I'm about to burst!

Today was Awards Day at Sunshine's school.  I knew she was the top girl reader in her class (and in the top 15% of readers in her grade level) so that award was no surprise to me.  She's had awesome grades all year so I knew some sort of honor was coming her way---she was awarded the Principal's List Award as well as Superior Achievement in All Academic Areas.  And the Good Citizenship Award!

Yes, I got a little weepy.  She got a little weepy leaving the ceremony!   I told her how incredibly proud I was at least half a dozen times.  Who am I kidding, it was way more than a dozen!  Way to go, Sunshine!  Daddy & I are SO very proud of you & all your hard work this year!!