Happy Birthday Simon!!!

5 years ago tonight our lives were forever changed. Thank you Simon for five fabulous years. You are loved more than you will ever know.

Sarah's first haircut!

I took Sarah tonight to get her first haircut. She really didn't have much to cut but we are hoping it will stimulate hair growth.

Vacation Bible School

Last night was the end of five days of Bible School at St. Peter's for Simon. This was the first year he has gone and he really enjoyed it.

Here is a picture of the final performance.

Happy 5th birthday Simon!

Simon was very excited to see his new bike.

Another great cake by my Mom

We celebrated Simon's birthday a week early due to schedule conflicts next Saturday. We had a fire truck theme and our local fire fighters came by for a visit as well. Simon had a wonderful time. Thanks to all that were able to help us celebrate 5 wonderful years!

Happy Anniversary!

8 years later and happier than ever. Happy Anniversary, Joseph!

A big weekend for Simon

Sponge Bob's water maze ( I think Simon went through it 25 times)

We of course had to take the train ride!

Simon was thrilled to see Sponge Bob!

On the top of the Eiffel tower.

Simon's new favorite character. (We went through the haunted mansion about 10 times)

A trip to Bounce U to celebrate graduation day. (Simon and his friend Terik)

Simon and Ella, so sweet!

Graduation certificate!

Friday was graduation day at Child Development Center of the Bluegrass. His last day isn't actually until August 1st but they have it early for those kids that leave earlier in the summer. It was his choice to wear his jacket and tie. He said he wanted to look his best for his friend Ella.

Simon will not be heading to kindergarten in August, rather he will be the pre-K program at St. Peter and Paul school. This was a mutual decision between us and the kindergarten teachers. He is very close to the birthday cut off to begin kindergarten and there are many boys that just do better by another year of preschool. I am great with the decision. I would rather him be at the top of the class than struggling.

Saturday, just Simon and I went to King's Island. This was his first trip. It was UK alumni and friends day and we were able to get in much cheaper than the usual rate. He absolutely loved it. The shear joy that it brought is priceless.

We were there over 8 hours which is longer than I thought he could last. Hopefully Sarah can join us next year. She was just too little.

A great trip to New England

Joseph and I ventured off to New England Friday night through yesterday. We had a great time but missed the kiddos terribly!

We visited Salem, MA and saw all of the witch trial sites. I bet that town is crazy during Halloween season.

You can't go to Boston without seeing Cheers!

I can't believe the people of Boston aren't all 300 pounds. There is literally a Dunkin Donuts on every corner. It turned into a game for Joseph and I to see who could spot one first. ( I finally had to have my share on the way to the airport leaving Boston.)

My favorite part of the trip was a whale watch. The pictures don't do it justice but we saw several whales while we were out on the ocean. (This is a mother and her calf)

The old state house. The site where the declaration of independence was read for the first time on Boston (on the balcony you see.)

We went on the Freedom trail in downtown Boston. I am not the usual history buff but it is so neat to see all of the sites in Boston of our first years as a country.

Kennebunkport, Maine

Me in Maine. We drove through New Hampshire and spent some time in Kennebunkport, Maine. It is such a great little town. Joseph got his Maine lobster and I had a lobster roll and New England clam chowder a great local restaurant.