Henry is 6 Months Old

Please excuse the beat up swing...it's a little worse for wear-and it has been through 3 kids now.

Things Henry Can Do At 6 Months Old:

• He thinks he's mobile.  He rolls around to get from point A to B.  He rocks on all fours, and is trying VERY hard to crawl.  My other two didn't even attempt to crawl until closer to 9 or 10 months.  This is making me crazy.
• Blows raspberries ALL DAY LONG.
• Loves to sit in the grass, and run his fingers through it.  Again, something my other two would never do.
• Has decided that he prefers table food to baby food. He spits out rice cereal, but will eat watermelon, peas, cereal bits or mashed potatoes. And bananas. The kid loves chunks of banana!
• Still no sign of teeth, but he drools like he's getting a whole mouthful.

Sleepy Head

This is a regular occurrence after a long day of playing...

Springville's Teddy Bear Picnic

The kiddos listening to the special story at the library

Benny with his teddy bear 

Juli, Sylvia and Lexi lookin' so cute

Art City Days just wouldn't be the same without the Teddy Bear Picnic at the Springville City Library.  Last October, the city finished the new library, so this year the kids got to enjoy the party at the new location.  We love the new library - there is a HUGE children's section, and big rooms for Storytime and other fun activities.  The library is now right next to a section of Hobble Creek, so the grassy area outside is lovely.  You can hear the creek babbling by.  This was definitely a fun activity.  My kids didn't love their little sheep hats, but you can see (on Lexi and Juli) how cute they were!

T-Ball & Coach Pitch

Henry chews on water bottles while watching the game

Ben up to bat at the T

Sylvia got a piece of that ball!

June is going to be a busy month, with Ben in T-Ball, and Sylvia playing Coach-Pitch Softball.  Nate is coaching Ben's team this year, you know, to keep him in line!  Sylvia is playing with many of the same girls who were on her T-Ball team last year, so she had instant friends this season.  She has been doing really well, and getting bites out of most of the balls pitched to her.  Both of these kids need a fire lit under their bums, though, when it comes to running bases.  They are content to jog around the field, while we're all yelling for them to run run run!!! 

Sylvia Is Done With 1st Grade!

Sylvia with her 1st Grade Teacher, Mrs. Bird

Sylvia had her last day of 1st Grade on Friday, and though she was excited, I could tell she was a little bummed that school was over for the Summer.  Sylvia LOVES school!  We have lots of fun activities planned for the Summertime, so I think she will be busy, but she will miss going to school every day.  

Instead of a final report card, Sylvia's teacher sent home a letter.  It was very sweet!  Mrs. Bird said,

"What can I say about Sylvia!  She has been so BIG in our classroom this year!  I have loved having her in my class.  I love it when she figures out how to do things.  The big smile that spreads across her face has been a great reward for me.  Sylvia is very smart.  She can sit and figure things out on her own, and when she gets frustrated she isn't worried about asking how to do something.  Keep doing that, Sylvia!  Always ask questions and wonder about things.  I will miss you next year.  Remember, it doesn't matter what size your body is.  Your personality makes up for everything!  People forget your size if you are big and happy inside." 

Mrs. Bird has been a fun teacher for Sylvia, and it is easy to see that she genuinely cares about her students. 1st Grade has been awesome, and now I think Sylvia is looking forward to a little vacation, and some fun before 2nd Grade begins in the Fall.

Sylvia's Spring Piano Recital

Our sweetie after playing on Uncle Bob's Steinway

Sylvia being so cute!

Sylvia did a great job at her piano recital yesterday.  She played two pieces: Angry Alligator, and Slavic Dance.  Afterwards, we all got to enjoy treats at Bob and Penny's house.  We love getting to hear Sylvia play piano!

Henry Is One Cool Kid