Little Gym Show

Benji's little gym class had their end of year show last week.  I forgot my camera, but snapped some fuzzy blackberry shots.  

Here he is doing his grand entrance:

Opening number:

Taking the train to the first station:

Going through his routine:

Teamwork station:

And the creativity challenge (Benji didn't need any help being creative.  He plopped down in the middle of the routine, declared he was a sleeping bear, and would not get up for several minutes):

Receiving his medal at the end (with support from big sister):

Memorial Day

Here's what we were doing last Monday:

Tying Daddy's Tie

And now wearing it...

Mother's Day 2012

We started with a quiet breakfast at home, and the kids presented mom with some special gifts that they made at school:

We headed out for a winery in the afternoon with Gammy:-

The scenery was beautiful:

But the kids were far more interested in how the irrigation system worked:

Which, as it turns out, made for lots of time for the rest of us to relax and enjoy our wine. :)

Teddy Bear Hike

Benji and the explorers.

Greenbrier Spring Picnic and Fun Run

This year's picnic was internationally themed, with every family bringing a dish from their country of heritage (which is a wide variety at Greenbrier).  Abby really liked the decorations:

Both kids participated in the one mile fun run and did great, with Abby finishing in just over 10 minutes (and Benji finishing, which is something on his little legs):

Lined up at the start

Abby and Carolyn, waiting to have their times registered after the race

Benji and Kevin crossing the finish line

Rain Walk

Benji's teacher is serious about getting them out everyday, even in the rain.  This was a bit extreme, even for them, so they took refuge in the Omni hotel.