St. Mary Christmas Play

Jonathan got to play God in his school's Christmas play today.  He did amazingly well!  I was so nervous, my hands were shaking and I thought I was going to lose my breakfast, but he wasn't nervous a lick.  I kept asking him to practice his lines, and I would get, "Mom, I got it.  I don't need to practice."  Sure enough, he had it!  He nailed all 3 performances.  His teacher told him he looked like he was having fun out there.  Several people made comments to me about how he was the 'perfect' God, how outstanding he was, etc.  Very proud parent moment!  He told me that when he was asked to take a picture with all of the angels, he said "Come here servants."  The kid truly amazes me every day.  So proud of you Jonathan!

Jonathan & His Buddies

Jonathan is excited to be back at school to see all of his friends!

Fun at the Red's for Diana

Diana got to skip her nap today to witness Jonathan’s big event.  She did really well while we were at the game but she was asleep before we got out of the parking garage.  She has also become obsessed with Rosie Red.

Red’s Run On

Jonathan was chosen to partake in the Red’s Head Kids Club Run On event today at the Red’s event.  He got to run on the field right before the game started and meet a player.  He was assigned third base, which should have been Todd Frazier, which would have been very exciting but since Joey Votto wasn’t playing that day, Frazier was moved to first base, which meant that Jonathan got to meet Ramon Santiago.  Either way, it was a very cool experience and I’m not sure how many other 6-year-olds have gotten to be on the field, get a baseball signed and meet a player.  Jonathan was pretty quiet about the event that day, think he was taking it all in. He is pretty proud of his baseball though. 

Happy 4th of July!

We had a fun night celebrating the 4th of July with the Hamilton’s. A simple BBQ, some homemade beer for the dad’s, pop rocks candy, sparklers and pop-it’s for the kids and lots of laughs for us mom’s. We were able to see some fireworks from our front lawn as well.

Cousin Playdate

The kids and I decided to watch Natalie and Andrew for a little bit today to help Kyle and Amanda out.  While Diana and Natalie were busy playing babies, Jonathan entertained and feed Andrew.  At one point, Jonathan said to me, “They [Natalie and Diana] just play so well together.”  And “I am glad Diana has someone else to play babies with now.” 

In the World of Jonathan

If Jonathan’s not busy playing with friends, at the pool or playing sports, you can find him playing with Legos or board games.  Jonathan loves to build the Lego kits and then play with them and does this almost daily this summer.  He always loves to play board games.  It’s fun now that Diana can play too, although Jonathan gets mad when she doesn’t play exactly as the rules say.

Happy Birthday Dean

We got to celebrate Dean’s birthday at Entertrainment Junction today.  What a fun day!  The kids got to play, look at some trains, have pizza and cupcakes and then “drive” a train. 

Sleepover

While the daddy’s are busy off working, why not have a sleepover on a Wednesday? Although we only see the Hamilton’s about twice a year, the kids don’t miss a beat. They are best of buds instantly. You can tell Diana and Dean have grown up as they were points when all the kids were upstairs playing very well together and Tara and I could actually talk. So excited to have them here for a few weeks.

Throne

Jonathan loves playing with the building blocks at the pool almost as much as he does swimming.  Today he took it upon himself to build steps and a throne for him to sit on.  Of course “me too” needed a seat too. 

Red's Game

We went to the Red’s game today with Uncle Kyle, Aunt Amanda, cousins Natalie and Andrew.  It was a little hot but the kids were really good and lasted the whole game for the most part in their seats.  It helped that I brought a bunch of “treats.” 

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day to all of the wonderful father’s out there.  I know Brad and I are very lucky to have the father’s we do and I must say my kids are just as blessed with Brad. 

New Way of Cleaning

If you don’t enjoy cleaning, maybe you should try it Diana’s way?  She was outside playing in the pool when she had to use the potty.  She tracked in a little grass when she came in and insisted on cleaning it up right away.  No need to put the swimsuit back on. 

Happy Birthday Daddy

Whose birthday is it anyway? The kids love to celebrate birthdays. It doesn’t really matter whose birthday it is, as long as there is presents and cake. Thankfully Brad isn’t that “into” birthdays anyways.

Rain, Rain

Rain won’t stop my kids from playing outside.  In fact, it makes it more fun!  In case you were wondering, Diana still hasn’t lost her own sense of style.

Melt My Heart

Highlight of my day...Diana asked me if I could read her a book while I was cleaning up dinner. I said not right now but Jonathan said he could. I love it when he reads to her

Why Buy Toys?

Brad has always sad, the kids don’t need all these toys.  The need a backyard, a ball and a box.  Well the box held true today.  How many kids can you fit in a box?  I pretended that I was shipping them to their grandparents houses.