Koltyn's Polka Dot Pool Party {FINALLY}

After a week of trying to get pictures uploaded, I have finally managed to get few on the blog. On May 22nd we had our families get together over at the Johnson's house in Peoria for swimming and dessert. Koltyn enjoyed his special birthday shirt, time in the pool with Daddy, his personal birthday cake and all the wonderful presents (Kimble and Karter were nice enough to help with the unwrapping).




Simply put, we had another great time with our family!!

Happy 1st Birthday Koltyn!

One year ago today this sweet boy joined our family. We are so thankful for him and the joy he has brought us. Koltyn is much like his older brother, a thumb sucker and a blanket snugler. He loves getting dirty in the backyard and cleaning up in the bath after. He is a ball of energy who keeps us on our toes. We love him so much and cannot imagine our family without him.

Our Pre-School Graduate

Today was Kimble's last day of pre-school {insert proud mom tear here}. Her class put on an 'End of the Year Celebration' for all of the families to attend. They sang a couple of songs- Kimble just tried to hide behind her hands, peeking once in a while to see if we were still looking- and received individual achievement awards. They also attempted to get a class picture.

Can you guess what Kimble's award was... That's right, for being so artistic. She was so proud of herself after getting this piece of paper!

Once all the awards were handed out, it was time for a treat. The teachers put together an ice cream social for the kids. Kimble got to make her own sundae with a little help from mom to scoop the ice cream and squirt the whipped cream. Boy, did Kimble enjoy that special surprise.

The time had come to say good-bye to a couple of teachers that have helped Kimble grow so much over the last 2 years. I know for sure that it is because of these wonderful women, and their love for Kimble, that our little girl has blossomed. I will always be thankful for Ms. Rebecca (top) and Ms. Dorthea (bottom).

The Stewart Girls

{left to right} Kimble, Heather, Steph, Sophie, Lara, Kristi, Amy & Mom

Happy Mother's Day!

Sprinkler... No Thank You

I set up Karter's water toy (I am calling it a sprinkler) yesterday after lunch for the kids. Things did not go as I thought they would. None of the kids got near enough to really get wet. Koltyn wouldn't even leave the safety of the patio. They loved getting their swimsuits on and watching the water squirt from the tiny tubes, but they did not dare get close enough to touch it. Silly kids!

J-U-M-P = F-U-N

The kids have not stopped jumping (or hanging) since getting this awesome trampoline for their birthday. Not only are they having fun, but they are also exercising. Win, win!