Girls on the Run

Today our family got up super early to head to the city for a 5k. Amelia was in the coolest program this spring called Girls on the Run.  She loved it! Today was the big race for she and her "buddy" Scott.

It was a beautiful morning and it took nearly 2 hours (TRAFFIC) to arrive at the parking ramp at Soldier Field.

BUT... when we got there it was CRAAAAZY! 14,000 girls running.  I never even got out of our car. I couldn't take it. I guess you could say, I know my limits and... this. was. it. The boys were super sad not to see Sissy run but when I offered an fun alternative they quickly recovered.

Hello, empty splash pad at 8:00am.

Sammer was in HEAVEN!

We all were!

Macker even took at shower. 

We walked over to check out the Bean.

 Sammer had a little snack.

 Thanks Juner, for helping turn Sammer's head.

 

Yes, a stranger took our picture. Notice my bright white new tennies, I got them yesterday for a dollar at a garage sale. (Don't worry I washed them with bleach in the machine)

 

Meanwhile, these 2 little sweethearts were pounding the pavement. I'm so proud of them.

During the race!

On the bus on the way home! Tired little girl.

 Then baseball.

 Finally, the pool...

 

Full day, I love summer!

I LOVE Summer

My favorite time of year is finally here!! The Babies are all done with school and the sun is shining. I love every minute of it!! Today tons of our neighbor friends were outside and all the kids had fun in the water.

Macker played a little Polly Pockets. (what, that's not manly?)

 Sammer loved all the action in our yard.

 The older girls chilled in the shade.

 Who needs a bigger pool, not us!

 Picnic lunch made by Scott.

 And an Uno tournament.

 

So, so much to be thankful for today!

Summer Reading Kick Off!

Sammy the Swimmer!

 

End of the Year

I'm so proud of this little sweetheart.

Today is Juner's last day of kindergarten. I can't believe it.

We walked to school and when we were almost there I told him I wanted to cry thinking about him growing up. He told me to wait until he went in the building with his friend, then cry all the way home. Nice.

She's 9...

Our morning started bright and early. Sissy and June were both in our bed before 6am.

Sissy and Dad couldn't wait for the friends to arrive....

All the girls got here at almost the exact same time. 8:31am.

The first game was The Waffle Toss.

Scott showed them how it's done!

Next up, The Oatmeal Run.

Then the EGG relay.

Group shot!

Breakfast!!

 

The girls loaded their pancakes with EVERYTHING!

The Reddi Whip was a hit!

These are the nicest group of girls.  (notice the fancy chairs, my nice neighbor let me borrow them)  We were quite a sight carrying them over our heads down the middle of our street! (notice the extra long table, my other nice neighbors let me borrow them) Thankful.

Our sweet Sissy.

When breakfast was over it was on to The Omelet Game.

The Egg Toss.

Present opening. One of her friends wrote her a poem. So sweet.

We sang happy birthday and enjoyed donut holes on a stick.

Next game, pattern bracelet making. They were so competitive.

 

Were you all wondering where the boys were hiding?  Our babysitter (that we asked 3 weeks in advance) got sick and had to cancel. Our dear friends Chris and Calla saved the day!
They took them out for the entire morning! THANKFUL!!

Next up, we took the kids to Taste of Wheaton. Sammer loved the sucker.

Our fam.

I found a photo tool called sunless tan. YIKES. Are we a little Oompa Loompa-ish or what? hahahah

Biking home!

Self portrait. Yikes.

Home for grilling and a fire, per Sissy's request.

 

Sissy said it was the perfect day. I'm so thankful for 9 years with my little sweetheart and I can't wait to see what God has planned for her life.

Oreo Pops!

Sissy will be 9 on Saturday. 9. Holy cow!! How can I have such an old daughter?

She and I put The Brothers to bed, then it was our turn to have fun. We looked on Pinterest and found the easiest  directions.

I love her!

We made 80. Enough to take for birthday treats at school, pass out at her party and some leftover for The Brothers. 

 

Her party is at 8:30am. I better get to bed.