The 4th now

My excitement about the neighborhood parade probably outweighed the kids', as I stayed up late finishing touches after "they" decorated bikes and wagons... but! When the day came, it was so much fun and chaos, even though the sun didn't really come out..

Finn happened to be cruising by the hood just in time to hop in for a festive ride in the parade

Campbell shares my joy of the streamers and flair

Jack Kirby is a force to be reckoned with on a trike

Jbird fresh out of the water on her perch to cheer on the team

Surfing monkey float made by (Campbell's idols) the sweet neighborhood boys

Never. getting off. the trike... this is after approx. 3 wipeouts on the 2-block parade route.

The 4th then...

Words cannot explain the awesomeness of vintage Joe Benz in the Royal Woodlands 4th parade.. I mean...

The boys of spring

 This is the "upcycled" ninja robe (?)

A little dinner time entertainment...

 Lotto winner!

 donut drowsy

 Libras in the kitchen..

 Ice cream social last day of Preschool!

 calling his agent.. what?

 More Leo eating..

Finishing up at the Village Nursery School

The adorable spring "Mudder's day" program... and Leo just doesn't understand that he's not in preschool, too...

praying.. soo serious and sweet

St Pat's Hoops to close out 5th grade!

Very hard to get pics of Jbird these days.. both because she's so fast, and she's totally NOT into me taking pics of her. Ha! Busted post came 31 Flaves... MVP of her 5th grade team, a great honor and it is awesome watching her shine. She's a crazy lady on the courts.. Just goes all out!

her biggest fans at the final game

Great sports.. even losing the game, always doing the cheer tunnel... Campbell wanted so desperately to participate.. sometimes sneaking into the line.

Take your daughter to work day

Jbird was so lucky to accompany dad on a photo shoot at the beach over Spring break... Surfing with some of her idols and helping out... so fun!