Savannah & Daddy Y Guides Trip

The word is that they had a blast!  The details are few (two exhausted campers just got home) but I do know that they had a new kind of s'more without chocolate, that they hiked in flip flops, Savannah fell into the waterfall, Savannah loved the zipline, there were lots of loud snorers, and that Mr. Roy got in trouble TWICE with his truck!  Sounds like it was a weekend full of adventure and fun!

Preston & Mommy Weekend

Preston getting an autograph from Sir Purr

Look at that vertical throwing the ball back to Sir Purr

Photo opp with Sir Purr

Dave and Savannah have been away at a Y Guides camping trip this weekend so Preston and I have enjoyed lots of adventures together!  Dave had to work late on Friday so he and Savannah left bright and early Saturday morning and then our adventures began.  Preston had a great soccer game, scoring several goals, and then we came home for some backyard soccer and baseball too.  Soon after lunch we headed uptown for Cole's birthday party.  According to Preston is was "a blast times infinity!"  Although we had a fun weekend together he was sure ready to see daddy and Savannah when they showed up today!

Again, this afternoon Preston had another fun party.  We celebrated Hamilton today at Chuck E Cheese.  These boys are all in his TK class and they are just so sweet!  After this party our mom & son adventures were done for the weekend. :)

Strawberry Picking

Yesterday we ventured out to the strawberry patch to do some picking.  My kids were teeny tiny the last time we actually picked our own berries . . . but they sure had a blast with their friends today!  We were careful not to pick too many so they won't go bad, which probably isn't going to be a problem because we've enjoyed many servings already, including chocolate covered strawberries for dessert last night!

Yount Family Reunion 2015

Today we were so excited to finally get a chance to get together with my mom's sisters and their families.  It had been awhile since we all were together so it was a treat to be able to have everyone in the same place for lunch.  Aunt Kathy treated us all to lunch at Ruby Tuesday's in Greensboro and then the kids (big and small) all enjoyed a few games in the arcade before we headed back home.  There is nothing as special as quality time with family . . . my cup is full!

Rainy Saturday Adventures

Today it has been yucky and rainy all day!  Thankfully, I was able to squeeze in a long run early this morning before the bottom fell out, but the kids weren't so lucky!  Savannah had running club at 9am in the pouring rain and that was followed by Preston's soccer game at 10am in the much lighter, but never ceasing, rain.  By the time we got home we were all wet and ready for hot showers.  Both kids (and Dave) have awful colds/coughs so we opted not to expose everyone to our germs at a noon birthday party and stayed home.  Preston was THRILLED that Uncle Mark was able to come see him play soccer.  His team won and he scored a goal so it was a day well spent in the rain. :)

Tonight Dave and I ventured out to serve at Joy Prom so the kids had a sitter.  Tomorrow we travel to Greensboro for a long overdue family reunion with mom's sisters.  I'm hopeful for some rest soon . . .

Savannah's Spring Challenge Run

Friday was Savannah's spring challenge run.  She asked me to run the entire time with her so run we did!  3rd graders have to run for 12 minutes and she ended up with an entire lap more than in the Fall, 9.5 laps.  I think that is about 1.3 miles.  She did awesome!!!

Preston was my photographer and loved watching us run.  Next year he'll be running too!

Mrs. Langeland's 3rd grade class 2015

After the afternoon challenge run we checked Savannah out of school and went home to grab a snack.  Then I dropped the kids off with Dave at work so I could go check out trying to be on the Price Is Right . . a life-long dream of mine.  I decided, after waiting in line for over an hour, that the odds were so slim of me actually getting on that I preferred to go home and wait for Dave and the kids to get back from soccer practice.  So, this is probably as close as I'll ever get to being on my favorite game show!

WEE School Dad's Night 2015

Preston proud to show the portrait he made of daddy (top left)

Preston was so excited all day because the annual WEE school dad's night finally arrived!  He couldn't wait to show daddy all of his art work, get a cookie and candy, and of course watch the puppet show (the program in the worship center).  They had a blast!  It's hard to believe that this is one more "last thing" we've checked off the list.  Only 24 days of WEE school to go . . . :(