Happy birthday Eli!

Thought I would finally post the pics I took from Eli's birthday party. Eli wanted all his cousins to come so we had a cook out and everyone had a great time. Eli had his friends over Memorial Day weekend. I didn't get any pics bc keeping nearly 10 14yr old boys feed- was a full time job! He had a great time playing video games with his friends. 

I think the big kids like the park as much as the little ones do.

Yee-ha!!!

Gotta be like Eli!

This could end badly.

Boys will be boys!

I love seeing the kids play with Colin. He runs around with them and always asking them to pick him up. Noah was great giving him a piggy back everywhere.

The master minds! Growing so fast!

Where is Cassi going?

Thx Andrew for doing all the grilling!

Yummy food!

Cassi likes her cupcake!

After dinner, the kids wanted a kids vs grown ups volleyball game. Andrew, Jen, dad and myself took on the challenge. We played the oldest 5. After beating them badly, Eli and Scott decided to join the winning team and Jen played with the other boys. All the boys were shocked at the adults diving for the ball-even Papa! Hopefully we can get together again before school starts again. It's been a busy summer so far and can't believe it's almost July!

Jiggle jam

The kids performed at Jiggle Jam, a huge kids feast in KC, over Memorial Day weekend. They did a great job!

Titanic

Lucas's last big project of the year was about the Titanic. He did his project on the first class library. So ask him some questions- he probably knows all the answers. After the projects, the 5th grade classes had a huge party. Food/games and loads of fun!

The food!

Musical lifeboats- ( musical chairs) this was my station and was quite surprised that the kids would love it so much! And luckily no one was seriously injured.

Musical lifeboats made everyone hungry!!!

Titanic memory

Sunken treasure

Lucas stuck his face in the icy water. Burrr!

Lucas's masterpiece.

School picnic and field day

The last week of school, Lucas had the all school picnic and field day. It was hot and sunny! I helped out at the snack table and I lost track of all the water we went through. 

A quick pic before Lucas ran off with his friends!

Cup stacking

Sponge race- great way to cool off

I am thinking they got extra wet on purpose! Smart boys!

High jump! Lucas was so excited to be tied for first place!

Tug of war!

Band banquet

Noah lettered and numbered in band. ( I guess you have to earn the numbers of the year you graduate- I was so confused  when Noah said "numbered" in band). 

Kinda blurry but Noah getting his letter/number.

Eli always entertaining with the fake mustaches from coaster that they gave out.

Lucas didn't want his pic taken.

Noah with his letter and number.

End of the year concerts

The boys have had several concerts so I decided to post them all in one. It's been a busy end of the year and I can't believe how fast it's gone.

Lucas at the West area band festival. 

All of fifth grade band from our nosebleed seats that Eli chose.

Eli in the West area orchestra festival.

Noah after the spring band concert.

Spring orchestra 8th grade concert

All the boys have done great in music. Noah has added the bass clarinet and contra alto clarinet to his musical talents. Eli is working in private lessons to maybe audition in the KC youth symphony. Lucas has enjoyed the trumpet but is thinking of going back to strings. Instead of the violin- he is thinking cello maybe the instrument for him. I have lots more to post for the end of the year so come back soon.

Happy birthday Tovi!

Today is Tovi's birthday! He spent the day napping. Rough life!

On our way to the pet store!

To many smells to pay attention to the toys.

Eli decided to carry him to help him focus better. Unfortunately it didn't work!

Birthday cake time!

All worn out! It's hard getting older. Happy birthday Tovi!

Easter weekend

Happy Easter! 10 grand kids doing an egg hunt makes for an interesting afternoon. Our Aunt Charolette was able to come for a visit. We had a great time visiting. Since 3 of the eggs that I had hidden were never found, I am not sure I will be allowed to hide eggs again. ;) Trying to get a group photo was not easy. 

Cassi wanted to find eggs not take a photo. 

Poor Cassi bear!

Jen sat in to help Cassi.

Let the hunt begin.

I helped Victoria hunt for eggs. She had the sparkly eggs. We only found 8 of the 10. :(

Look Papa! I found eggs!

Tyler was looking for bunnies.

Eli and Trevor are on the hunt.

Where oh where are those eggs?

Silly bunny hide one on the wheel of the car.

It was a beautiful day for an egg hunt.

The brains of the operations.

Oh Cassi Nana doesn't like us stepping on the flowers!

Still looking!

Eli has the touch.

Celebrating April 9th birthdays. 

Around the yard we go.

Victoria wants to pull the wagon. But she would like Noah to get out.

What is wrong with this picture?

This is the last picture of the wagon before it was broken. Guess some boys will be buying Nana a new one!

The boys and I had a nice Easter Sunday.

Hope everyone has a great week!