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Happy 5th Birthday, Shecklet #3!!
My sweet, sweet girl –
Wow! Five years have gone by so fast! I can’t believe how you continue to grow! Your love of Jesus, others and yourself truly does bring JOY to all of us! Your dad and I pray that you keep that spark about you that draws others to you. We love to see you extend a friendly hand to new faces, try new things, play, experiment, cook, swim, scooter (with your unicorn helmet, of course!) learn, write and be the wonderful young girl you are! We love you so much and can’t wait to see all that you do as a 5 year old!
XOXO
Mom
Off to camp!
Shecklet #1 and Shecklet #2 boarded the bus for YMCA day camp adventures this morning. Shecklet #1 is going to archery camp (and will have other camp experiences, too,) while Shecklet #2 is going to regular day camp. I’m excited to hear all about their day – especially since it’s been a rainy one today. The weather for the rest of the week looks great! Here’s hoping they have a ton of fun!
Friday night physics
Another Pinterest idea (from Frugal Fun 4 Boys) brought to life. Jake thought it would be fun to paint the catapult boards, so he sprayed the girls’ pink and the boys’ green. The kids stuck down grip tape so their shoes wouldn’t slide off when they stomped on the boards. (Brilliant ideas by their dad, if I may say so myself!) They all had a lot of fun figuring out where to place the fulcrum to get the best ball launch!
I originally pinned the idea to let the kids use the catapults as water balloon launchers, but tonight was a bit cool too get wet. They gladly settled for launching wiffle balls and playground balls. Still tons of fun!
Ninja Shecklets
The boys are off of school this week. In between mini study sessions we are doing things like this: 
Post-birthday/First Communion day
The whole family slept in this morning. It was a treat to be able to get up and have a leisurely day around the house. Shecklet #1 assembled the weather station he received for his birthday. Later, the 4 kiddos played with the saint dolls that a group of ladies (myself included) painted. (They turned out pretty fantastic if I do say so myself!)
May Day 2015
We had a crazy doorbell ring followed by a possible Nana sighting this evening. Out on front stoop, the kids were surprised to find colorful popcorn containers filled with blinking rings, confetti paper and gift cards to Target with Spot the dog toys attached. Such fun!
In the driver’s seat
Shecklet #4 was over-the-moon excited to help her daddy move the car from the driveway to the street.
Shecklet #2 is 7!
Seven years ago, we met this little guy:
He captured our hearts immediately and life has been full of fun, laughs, and joy ever since!
Lincoln –
We are so proud of the young man you are becoming. You’re a confident, SPARK-filled, leader who is on his way to doing great things in this world! You love to be outside, riding your bike, scooter, or running around playing Nerf guns with the neighbors and your brother. Laser tag is one of your favorite things to do and you are currently having lots of fun in the pool at your swimming lessons. You continue to learn about Jesus and your faith and are asking really good questions along the way. I love the way your little mind is always thinking! I pray you will always know how much your dad and I love you, but more importantly, how much God loves you and wants to be central in your life.
We are excited to see what your 7th year holds for you!
XOXO
Mom & Dad
Here are the answers to the questions I ask you every year:
- What is your favorite color? Lime green
- What is your favorite toy? Wii
- What is your favorite fruit? Kiwi
- What is your favorite TV show? Odd Squad (on PBS Kids)
- What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Doughnut
- What is your favorite outfit? Shorts with a shirt
- What is your favorite game? Rayman (on the PlayStation)
- What is your favorite snack? fruit snacks
- What is your favorite animal? Stingray, Cheetah, Great White Shark
- What is your favorite song? Dancing Hamster (aka Hamster Dance)
- What is your favorite book? Dragonbreath
- Who is your best friend? Zander
- What is your favorite cereal? Peanut Butter Cheerios
- What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play with K&T (neighbor boys) with their Nerf guns
- What is your favorite drink? Root beer
- What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
- What do you like to take to bed with you at night? All the stuffed animals
- What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cinnamon rolls with caramel
- What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Noodles with hot dogs (aka homemade mac-n-cheese with hot dogs)
- What do you want to be when you grow up? “I don’t know.”
- What is your favorite movie? Penguins of Madagascar & Big Hero 6 & Pinocchio