4th of July Happenings 2k11

Sparklers

Firecrackers

Good Eats

Munchies

Super Soaker Fights

Happy Children

Berry Cake


Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July celebration!
We spent the weekend with each other..good food..good friends..family and fireworks.
God Bless America

Daybook 6-30-2011

Outside My Window: There is a heat advisory & the temps have hit 115..sprinkles here and there but really..it is a dry heat. Is it just me or does Arizona get a little hotter every summer?

I Am Thinking: I have got the weekend on my mind, fireworks, 4th of July food, a trip to the casino, the Ohio Players live in concert..it can't come soon enough!

I Am Thankful For: The work that I do, the learning experiences I am having, the people that love me and this season in my life

From The Kitchen: Summertime around here is all about the grilling, the corn on the cob, fresh fruits and of course ice cream!

I Am Creating: Inner peace & peace around me slowly but surely in every nook and cranny

I Am Going: To enjoy my vacation next week, my first week on in over 5 years..focusing on finishing up my classes and spending time with my favorite guys

I Am Reading: WSJ (Wall Street Journal) Magazine & Food & Wine Magazine

I Am Hoping: To spend some down time touring the local museums with my 10 yr old next week

I Am Hearing: The hum of the fans..a familiar sound this time of year

From The Teaching Rooms: Learning about the inner workings of the brain and the unconscious mind, studying the theories set forth by Sigmund Freud and psychoactive substances. Researching the effects of multinational companies operating in poor nations, environmental & social.

Around The House: We have been spending lots of inside time on these dog days of summer..projects planned for the weekend..beauty everywhere I see.

One Of My Favorite Things: Doing yoga with my 10 year old and seeing him get excited and actually ask to do it along with me..seeing his body and resistance get stronger

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Finishing up the last 2 days of work and learning then enjoying a long weekend with a plan to visit my sister and enjoy couple time for the 4th

Here Are A Few Pictures From The Week To Share

Jake's 5th Birthday Party!!

Workin Up a Sweat!

Can I Have My Birthday Party Here Too??

Jake & His Best Bud Choo Choo

Held at Pump It Up in North Scottsdale 6-18-11

Preschool Graduation 2011

Jake Has Graduated From Preschool!

It was a very nice evening, a lot of effort and care went into making it a memorable celebration for the kiddos!

Most of the children graduating have been at the school since they were infants like Jake and it was a bittersweet celebration in that they will be going to kindergarten this Fall all grown up!

They did a reception afterwards and the children presented each parent with a flower pot with a growing flower to represent themselves.

We had chocolate cake with whipped cream icing & fun balloons

This certainly is a milestone in the life of my soon to be 5 year old, I remember when the older boys graduated preschool as if it was yesterday!

Flowers For Mom

Diploma Time

Graduates

Soon To Be In Kindergarten

Cousins