Summer Camp starts today!!

Andres, Drew & Jack getting dropped off for camp! The Boys are headed to YMCA camp for 3 weeks and are really excited about it! Today was the first day and I can't wait to hear about it tonight! Jack & Andres are in the same group, The Explorers and Drew is going to be joined by his friend and our next door neighbor, Jayden and they are in, The Firecrackers. I hope you boys have a wonderful time!! xoxo

So, this is the ride home after camp...I think they had a wonderful time! ;)

Verandah View Block Party!!!

I quite possibly live on the best street in the world! They are such wonderful people! It feels like everyday is a party because of the 20+ kids playing kickball in the street every night but this weekend we had our 2nd Annual Verandah View Block Party and it was a hit! The party started at 2pm with bouncy houses, tons of food and beverage, great music and ended, well...let's just say it was late! ;) Thank you for being such great neighbors and even better friends! You all make life for this single Mom so much easier and so much fun! Jack, Drew and I are fortunate to have all of you!! xoxo The Women of The View...

(we are missing a handful)

Nicklaus, Drew & Caleb
Who gave Jack the hose? Trouble!

Angie, April and I...is that Sangria? ;)

Skinny kid on the bouncy slide

Drew takes a turn...

Shades + Cuts = Studs

Just look at them...New haircuts and new sunglasses...They are ready to party at the Verandah View Block Party!!

All American 5K - Go Jack!!!

Jack loves to run races and I LOVE that he loves it. He ran his first race last June with me (Payton ran with us too) and did great! He finished it in 38:39. He did his second race with his Dad last summer sometime and did it in around 35:00, I'm not exactly positive of his time. The reason that I am telling you this is because we expected to see them cross the line around 34-35:00 minutes so you know I was screaming and jumping up and down when I saw him and the clock read 29:33. He came sprinting by and turned and smiled a big smile and waved! His official time was 30:55! He was so proud of himself! I was so proud of him! So before you ask why I didn't run this one with him, here is the story. Angie gave Jack a pair of sneakers and a race registration for Christmas so they could run a race together because she knows how much he loves it. I was going to join them until Jack informed me that it was "their race" so I made a sign and jumped up and down like a fool instead! Angie and I are doing the Muddy Buddy in 2 weeks and Jack and a few of his friends are doing the Mini Muddy Buddy...So, watch for it! :) Jack racing to the finish line...his time was 30:55...Way to go, Jack!!

Jack and Payton...3rd place finishes for both!!

Jack, Angie & Payton


Jack & Payton



Mommy & her fantastic runner

Now those are some cool parents!!! ;)

Welch Elementary 1st grade Yankee Doodle Honors Program

Today was the 1st Grade Honors Program at Jack's school and they did a Yankee Doodle Theme. They were all suppose to wear red, white or blue for the program because they would be singing Yankee Doodle. It was really cute. At the end of the program they signed God Bless America and it was fantastic. They did a really great job, but I have to tell you I was pleasantly surprised they let them do that song in the public school. Way to go, Welch Elementary!!

Now, on to the awards...Jack got the Citizenship Award (good conduct) again this year and like I told you last year, it is an award that is expected in our house so while I am very proud of him, I expect nothing less. He also got recognized for the Accelerated Reader Program. He got a ticket to Six Flags because he completed his 360 minutes of reading. Jack is a really great reader and is a really great student. I am so proud of him! Great job, Jack!! xoxo

Ms Summer's 1st Grade Class
Mommy and her very smart Boy!

The Cubs suffer their first loss...

The Cubs lost to the Indians on Saturday and what's even worse...Mommy wasn't there. My friend, Molly got married so I missed my first game of the season and as Drew said to his coach, "This is the first game my Mom has missed." Sorry, Buddy! You guys will do great on Thursday and Mom can't wait!! xoxo

Here are a couple pictures from Molly's wedding...
Me, Molly, LeShaundra and Blanche - Go CDC! ;)

LeShaundra and I after brunch

Cub vs Red Sox...Cubbies Win!!!

Does it really count as catching if you just like to wear the gear but not really go after the ball? :) Regardless, He looks cute and the Cubs won over the Red Sox 13-9 last night to maintain their undefeated season. Andrew got another coach pitch hit and he was super excited. We just need to work on running as soon as he hits it, I think he still gets so shocked that he stands there for a minute while we all yell, "RUN"...it's cute! Great job, Drew! I'm so proud of you!!! xoxo The Cubs take on the Indians on Saturday...stay tuned.