Go, Go, Goers!

Finally, I have a chance to sit down, relax and collect my thoughts.  We've had a whirlwind last two weeks, with lots and lots and LOTS of stuff going on! Our Little Girl isn't so little anymore...she's the big FIVE now!  And she seems to think that being five comes with new privileges, like not listening, or being super sassy, and always getting her way.  Little does she realize that both her mom and dad have been five before, and for the most part (not always...sigh) can outsmart her! She woke up on her big day (June 18) with a fever, so I was pretty bummed (for her) that she had to spend her birthday at home with me (and then in the afternoon with Great-Grandma - which was totally fine) instead of celebrating at summer camp with her little friends.  At one point, I said to her, "I'm sorry this isn't turning out to be a great birthday."  And she looked at me, totally confused and with fever-glazed eyes, and replied, "It's fine...it's sun...

We had AMAZING weather today for Father's Day!  After an endless stream of rainy, gloomy days, the sun came out today, and there were blue skies and sunshine for most of the day.  Scott really wanted to smoke some meat today, and the weather cooperated.  I even took a break from my never-ending to-do list, and sat outside for a few hours, soaking up the warmth, and chatting with Scott, while Ava napped.  It was a fantastic afternoon! Actually, it's been a pretty great week.  Ava's first week of summer camp was a blast, and she's already made new friends with some of the new girls in her class.  We're also prepping for her 5th birthday party next weekend...should be a fun time with some of her little friends! I had Friday afternoon off of work, and went out to lunch and did some shopping with my friend Emilie.  I got some really cute maternity clothes, and I'm hoping that will get me through the next several months...without getting too bo...

It's official...Ava's done with pre-school and headed off to Kindergarten in the fall.  Thursday was their last day of school for the year, and then they start "Summer Camp at the Tree House" on Monday.  To mark this big transition, Maple Tree had their first graduation ceremony this past Monday.  We were incredibly lucky and were blessed with sunshine - amazing for a summer that has barely been around, with rainy gray skies almost every day!  All of the pre-k kids walked down to the Central Square amphitheater, and waited patiently while their names were called.  Once they were called up, they received their diploma, walked over a little bridge, and did their best to curtsy/bow.  Ava had a bit of trouble with the curtsy - but she's been practicing bowing at home, so I wasn't really sure what she was going to do! The kids then sang a cute little song for all of the parents, and threw their hats up in the air.  Unlike older students however, as soon...