Back to school...already??!!

I bought a couple of workbooks for each of the kids and also made them each a binder of fun, summer learning.  I thought we'd begin our "school time" next week after we could truly give our brains a much needed rest.  Nope.  They begged to get started today...the first official day of summer break.  How could I say no? 

Lake Bound

Memorial weekend was a bit chilly but that didn't stop us from heading to the lake! 

Summertime!!!

Talin rockin' his new summer hair...or lack there of.  :)

Last Day of School....

Talin celebrated the last day of preschool with a breakfast picnic and fun. He received a new book and a certificate saying he is ready for Kindergarten! We can't believe how fast he has grown up but could not be more proud of his hard work this year.

Jaedin had a bittersweet last day of 1st grade.  She is very ready for 2nd grade but will miss her teacher, friends and going to PES (where mommy works part of the time).  Next year, she will go to Lecompton Elementary School with all the 2nd-4th graders.  This will be a great change for her once she gets use to the new routine.  She also recognized at an assembly for being 1st place in the Accelerated Reader program for her class.  Way to go, Jae!

Turner Kids with Certificates ~ 2011

Remi got a special award too.  :)

Makes My ♥ Smile!

SOFTBALL season is here!

Jaedin has started her 4th season of softball...and is #4 this year!  :)  She is playing 1st base and doing awesome!  We love watching her play and this season is no different.  Her team is now 2-0!

Perry Trifecta is back!

Run Jaedin!!!

Jaedin's #1 Fan!

Jaedin on the way to her first game...so tired!

T-Ball Sluggers!

We were so excited when Perry decided to have t-ball teams this year.  Both Talin & Remingtin signed up to play and LOVE IT!  We had our first game, a double-header, and it was a hoot!  If you ever need a Saturday morning carefree-laugh, come over & watch!

Talin

Remingtin

T-ball Friends

Remi Mae in action...

Hoops For Heart 2011

As most of you know, our sweet Jaedin was born with 2 holes in her heart...so obviously the American Heart Association is very near and dear to our hearts.  Every year, when the Hoops For Heart fundraiser begins at school, we celebrate and try to raise as much money as we can.  This year PES doubled their donations and raised over $3000!  The PE teacher even let the 2 top money raisers throw a pie in his face at an assembly.  Wow, did all the kids think that was neat!  :) 

Morning of Hoops For Heart at school...

Jae made this tank for the special day!

Mr. Hupfauf (PE teacher) after getting 2 pies in his face

Jaedin with her fundraising prizes

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this excellent cause.

Museums + 1st graders = FUN!

Kansas Museum of History

My sweet group of girls for the day  :)

1st grade girls!

Mulvane Art Museum

Art Lab at Mulvane

My 1st grade sweetie!!!

So special...

Jaedin's classmates each wrote a page in a classbook titled Jaedin is Special.  It is so cute!

Front & back cover of book...

Some pages from her teacher & friends...

A few more photos to share of some kids that we think are extra special!