Phone Dump

Posting some phone pics that never made it on the blog because my phone app wasn't working.

Drew's playgroup from fall of last year.  A bunch of wild boys and one lowly girl.

 Keith Brim, Charlie Gardner, Mark Bringhurst, Charlie Archibald, 

Sebastian Stephens, Drew, Emily Bales

Trying to fill our mornings when Tess went to school last year. 

At the Manassas air show.

 DC trip & lunch with Dad at Potbelly's.

Tess warning sign of a spill.  Thanks for the notice--how about cleaning it up?

  We spent many an hour playing marble race tracks with Drew's friend Sebastian last year.

 Springtime turtles at Westridge. 

 Springtime hike at Prince William Forest Park.

  More turtles, this time at Hidden Pond Nature Center.

 This kid never met a playground he didn't like.

 "Catching frogs is one of my talents."

 The green superhero likes to bring flowers for his mommy.

 Grave memorial for the baby bird that fell out of our attic vent.

 My kids are kind of obsessed with the idea of IKEA, even though we haven't been there much. Apparently they think it's a busy place.

Drew's trip to the fire station with his friend Sebastian.

 Ballerina bun for Tess' dance recital.  

300 gazillion bobby pins and a gallon of hairspray.

 Drew stealing the limelight.

Tess' manifestation of my Facebook addiction.

 Primary ice cream /bike party.  The kids earned scoops and toppings for memorizing Articles of Faith.  

So far Tess has memorized 9 of them.

Tess and Lindsay

Tess decorated her bike for the party.

Last day of kindergarten.  I brought ice pops to the bus stop for the mob of kids.  

They were all thrilled, except for Tess.  She was distraught that school had ended.  

She cried for hours and then we had to go to her ballet recital.  

 This may be may all-time pic of Drew.  

Look at that cute face and that cute frog.

Trying to fill the long summer days.  

Tess found cat masks on the computer and then they wanted to drink milk like cats.

 More frogs.  The kids have no fear when catching these tiny guys.

 Ward Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast and bike parade.  

This is a longstanding ward tradition that still gives Tess anxiety.  

She begs us to stay close while she rides, but then she wants to take off on her bike.  

 Fourth of July fireworks at Lorton Arthouse.  Nana spoiled Tess with cotton candy.  

Fireworks were an hour late going off.  

 Tess's friend Avi was also there.

 Super Tess chalk drawing.

 Summer princess playdate with Tess' friend Danielle.

Turtle sitting for a friend.  The kids loved "Roulen," mom not so much.  

He stunk to high heaven and I was constantly cleaning his tank.

FHE Tess planned on baptism.  

Tess is constantly making baby beds out of various supplies.

 Reptile show at the library.

Tess and Drew pirates, with portholes on our couch for the ship.

 Summer decorating at Nana's house. 

Summer crafts with Nana.  Advance preparations. :)