What a week...end!

We are about done with our commitments for the school year. Claire has one last day of school tomorrow, and one last day of Spanish on Thursday, and then we are free for summer fun! The kids are ready, mostly because they are exhausted after the last week and weekend. Here is a recap...

Thursday night was Claire's dance recital. Gram and Poppy came down to watch her, along with our neighbors Beth and Sara. She was a great "Tiger in a Tutu", and smiled and boogied the whole time she was on stage. She received some special gifts, but was tired by the end of the night! Friday morning we got up and played with Gram and Poppy, and then took them to one of our hiking spots: Tanyard Creek. We spent quite a while exploring, putting our feet in the water, floating nature-made boats, and looking at the waterfall. After lunch, the kiddos went home with their grandparents, which was a nice surprise for Geoff and I, who went out on a date! (Thanks Gram and Poppy!!!)

Saturday morning, Geoff and I got up and went to Wichita to visit with his parents, sister and Lucy. His parents had been in Virginia to visit family and brought home some wonderful treasures for us (which all found homes quickly after we arrived home). We enjoyed catching up, playing with Lucy and having a "Nana burger", and then were on our way to my parents for some fishing, Barney riding, and a bonfire. Sunday brought Uncle Frank's 50th birthday party, but not before a little tractor riding and dirt dumping! The kids had fun making the cake (no worries, they have no idea what it says!!) and enjoyed making new friends with the other kids who attended. Even with threatening weather, it was a good time! We left that night so we could come Monday for some relaxation before the work week began.

We had Scott, Beth, Sara and her boyfriend, Tyler over for some burgers and s'mores to end the day. (Watch out Jackson and Jason, you have some competition for Claire in Tyler!!!) The kiddos had to be awakened this morning so we could start our day and get to school on time, and have crashed this evening after two different playdates and errands.

Now that you are caught up, I'm heading to bed also! We thank everyone who hosted us, and our children, this weekend for a lovely time and hope everyone who reads this had a great Memorial Day weekend. Please remember our loved ones serving in the armed forces, and the ones who have gone before them...they keep us free to write what we feel!