Walk to School

Recently Kylie's school, Park Springs Elementary had their Walk to School morning.  It was so refreshing to see everyone out walking their kids to school.  The police even were there to lead the kids to school.  I honestly would do it more often if I had more time in the morning to get home and shower and change for work.  Kylie really enjoyed the day! 

The Walking School Bus Meets Here (The car in the background was the crossing guard)

Kylie and I ready for the walk

Kylie and our neighbor/friend Frankie

Part of the crowd that met at the corner

The Principal and Police Officer ready to lead the group down the street 

Kylie turns 6!

I remember clear as day the moment I went into labor with Kylie, the first birthday party, the second, third (okay you get the picture)... Now she turned 6.  Everyone tells you when you have a baby that time will fly by in no time and they aren't kidding.  How is this little girl already 6 years old?  I swear I am going to learn how the big button on my remote will pause life as I am afraid I am going to miss something.  

We were fortunate that Gung Gung and Po Po and Grandpa and Grandma could come and join us for Kylie's birthday.  Plus, for Kylie's birthday there was no school on a Thursday.  Somehow weeks prior Kylie convinced Grandpa that he would take her to Chuck E Cheese and buy her twenty dollars worth of tokens.  So of course he kept his promise and with a coupon for extra tokens (thanks Brian) we all set out to play game after game at Chuck E Cheese.  I will go on record saying this is one of my least favorite places and never fear I won't be having my birthday party here.  We finished the birthday with cake and presents.  

Kylie and Mommy Playing a game at Chuck E Cheese with Gung Gung watching

Kylie showing Gung Gung her tickets

Grandpa playing Wack a Mole game.  Po Po got the highest score as all of us took turns

Grandpa and Kylie playing Skeeball.  Grandpa got the highest score here too!  (I think he lives at Chuck E Cheese)

Kylie's new game from Po Po and Gung Gung - Donkey Kong Country

Kylie's new fishing rod.  She was so so excited! 

Kylie's Birthday Cake - Ninja Turtles

She wanted the piece with her name on it.  (No worries she didn't eat the whole thing)

Of course we had to test out the new fishing pole and each one of us had our own pole to catch a fish.  No fish were caught on this day.

Kylie is in love with two things, FROZEN and Ninja Turtles.  If they could be combined she would be thrilled!!

Dunkin Donuts had Ninja Turtle Donuts!! 

Kylie received some Ninja Turtles for her birthday! 

For Kylie's Birthday party she wanted her friends to join her for some bowling fun.  It was IncrediBOWL and we had a lot of fun.  Kylie had 20 friends join us for a fun birthday party!!

Kylie and Kateyln

Kylie and Aiden - they have been friends since 18 months

Kylie and Tatum - SO CUTE!!!

The party Congo Line

Time for more cake!!!

McTeachers Night at McDonald's

Last night at McDonald's it was McTeachers night.  Park Springs Elementary received a portion of the sales from 5-7pm.  I have never seen a McDonald's so packed but with the amazing PTO, Teachers and McDonald's employees everything went smoothly and there were a lot of happy kids. 

There was even dancing with Ronald McDonald aka Club McDonald

Kylie looses her second tooth...

She is becoming a pro at pulling them out on her own!  Tuesday morning she woke up and pulled it out prior to going to school!!

First Day of Kindergarten

Hard to believe that Kylie started Kindergarten today!  She has been attending elementary school for the last 2 and 1/2 years so today wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.  She raced over to school, found her class, put her goodies in her cubby and sat right down at her desk.  She was so ready!  We waved our goodbyes without a tear and proudly walked away.  The teacher handed me a note as I left and said read this later.  OH MY GOSH, did I shed a tear.  I know we are going to have a really good year!

*****Thanks to Sandy Fox for the Poster Idea

She's so excited

Kylie was so excited to receive a box in the mail.  What she found inside made her super happy!  She's going to be a flower girl in Dani and Justin's wedding!  Watch out her she comes!

We look forward to sharing in this special day and so honored that Kylie will be the flower girl in her Godmother Dani and Justin's wedding.

Allure of the Seas - July Cruise

This year for our summer vacation we took a family cruise.  We were joined by my Mom and our friends.  Poor Dad had to stay back and work.  Being that Kylie has cruised 9 times in 5 years she has become a expert on the ship and feels that this is all for her.  We had an absolute blast!!!  

Kylie and Madi ready for the cruise

Kylie and Madi as Tigers in the Circus on the Seas

 Kylie with Puss and Boots

Beginning of the week learning to ice skate

Chilling with the car

Oh King Julian and Grandma

 Um... This Iguana is BIG! 

Kylie and I at the highest point in St. Thomas

Kylie and I in St. Marten

Kylie and Grandma in the Pool

Kylie (with red eyes from the pool) WON Bingo!!! 

 Kylie and her BINGO shirt

Happy Girl!! 

Pirate Kylie joined us for dinner

Kylie and Grandma Ice Skating 

Smiley Kylie

 My two favorite people

A quick jump in the pool

Kylie riding the carousel one of the hundred times a day