Preschool Visit

Josephine got to greet her teacher today.  It's so hard to believe that she's starting preschool soon (or maybe it's hard to believe she's not already in kindergarten... I'm not certain)! 

J and Apba ready to meet the teacher!

Truman Turns Six!

Well, it's official.  After days and days of celebrating, the real birthday is finally here.  Our son is six years old!  Here's how we spent his special day.

It was important that everyone at school know about this day. 

 

Ready for T to wake up!

 

I had the privilege of going to T's class to read a book.  No treats allowed, so handed out truffula tree bookmarks to the class instead.

Birthday pancake!

 

A little singing and candles at breakfast is sure to start the day off right.  David got to join Truman at school for lunch, too, so that made the day extra special.

 

T's birthday cake.

 

He got all those candles in one blow.

 

Looks to me like he's thinking of a wish.

 

I think he's had a good day.

 

The kids face off!

 

T's chosen dinner:  Chinese food.

 

Mama (photo credit:  Truman)

 

Sister (photo credit:  Truman)

 

The birthday boy (photo credit:  you guessed it, Truman... and that was tough with a big camera!)

Build-A-Bear Day

As a way of continuing Truman's birthday celebration, we went to a Cardinals game for Build-A-Bear day.  We've been the past few years, and it's always a good time.  They were celebrating Fredbird's birthday at the stadium, so it was especially fun this year!  Seeing Fredbird two days in a row for birthday events?  Too cool.

T is at one of his very favorite places.

 

 



J enjoys playing with Fredbird more than watching the game.

 

Everybody enjoys cotton candy.

New good buddies.

Truman's Cardinals Bowling Birthday Bash

T told me awhile back that he wanted his friend party to be a "Cardinals birthday at a bowling alley."  Here's how we worked it out!

 Someone is ready for his party!

 

 

 Let the games begin!

 

 

Proud and happy.

 

Roll!

 

A special surprise guest arrives!

 

I'm glad the kids were happy.

 

Too cool for school (or maybe just right cool for school)!

 

Fredbird attempts to make a getaway with lunch.

 

Family!

 

Who knew Fredbird could take his hat off?

 

Josephine gets in on the fun.

 

Group shot!

 

"NO WAY!" to Fredbird signing autographs.

 

The cake!

 

Jumping high fives.

 

Fredbird bowls.

 

Goodbye hugs.

 

Blow out the candle!

 

Mmmmmm.

 

At home, Truman really enjoyed reading the cards and pictures that his friends brought for him.  Thanks, everyone!

 

Hello, Kindergarten!

As T embarks on his formal education, we hang on for the ride!

 That's Truman under there after being awakened for school.  Maybe not the enthusiasm I was hoping for.

 

 

Breakfast card and breakfast pancake.  Although I meant for it to represent "Kindergarten," Truman decided that "Kim" or "Keysor" would also be suitable answers.

 

Coloring in his final star of his countdown.  Today's the big day!

 

My big guy.

 

Proud Mama.

 

Proud Apba.

 

Proud sister.

 

One of my favorite pictures from the day.  I love these two together.

 

A buddy found Truman already!

 

It really is nice to have familiar faces on the first day of school.

 

Someday, it'll be their turn!

 

He's ready!

 

 Getting settled in to the classroom.

 

 



J was lucky enough to score a muffin on the way out.  Thanks, PTO!

 

After school, was Truman exhausted like I thought?  No way!  He wanted to go play golf.

 

Energy to spare, and fun times with Apba.

 

J had some fun herself.

 

After golf got a little warm, T hit the water.

 

 

All in all, a great first day!