Cornelius Chronicles

 Bekah had her Kindergarten celebration this week.  The children performed some really cute songs for their families, and then came back to their class rooms for end of year certificates and yummy treats.  Rebekah received the award for "Most Diligent Worker." Bekah has had such a wonderful year in Kindergarten.  Bekah lucked out with the best teacher in the elementary school and a class full of great friends.  Bekah has learned so much this year.  She has learned to count to 100, read like a pro, explore the world like a scientist, read the basics of music, and paint like an artist, among many other accomplishments.  She has had so much fun and we are sad to see the year come to a close.  We can't begin to express our gratitude to Bekah's teacher, Ms Dahse, for all of the time, love and effort she has given to our little Bekah as she has helped her begin her academic journey.  I just wish we could take her to 1st grade with us. Bekah also had her end of y

 Loyd's last day of Trooper School was this week.  They had a little end of year program for all of the Trooper students and gave them awards signifying one of their accomplishments or unique traits.  Loyd was awarded "Most Helpful" and I received glowing reviews from his Trooper teachers regarding his behavior this past year.  I'm glad to know he minds somebody.    We also had Loyd's last soccer game of the Spring season this week.  It's been an interesting season of watching Loyd meander around the field, not chase the ball, find spots of dirt to play in, and generally find all sorts of activities that don't involve soccer during his games.  I will say, he was pretty good at protecting the goal when his turn as goalie came around.  I guess it's all part of the 4 year old soccer experience.  :)  At the end of the season all of the kids received participation trophies.  Loyd is pretty proud of his and has carried

 We finally made it to 6 years old!  Rebekah celebrated her birthday this week and we've had a fun week of birthday treats, presents and Angry Birds.  Rebekah discovered root-beer floats this week and has marveled at their delicious ice cream and soda happiness.  She thinks I'm pretty amazing because I introduced her to this small miracle of the desert world. :)   We then had key-lime cupcakes for her birthday party.  Yum yum!  Bekah requested an "Angry Birds" party theme, so we put our heads together and searched the internet for fun birthday ideas.  Dustin built this great Angry Pigs cup wall that the kids had to destroy with Angry Bird bouncy balls.  They had a ton of fun tearing down Dustin's masterpiece.  Check out Dustin's slow motion video of the destructive "Angry Bird" fun.  :)  Then we had the kids use bean bags to knock Angry Bird characters off the garage wall and win golden eggs as prizes. After all of this destructive

  Itsy Bitsy Spider PJs!    Yes, it's really that hot already.  Bring on the beach! Soccer Star Extraordinaire.... ...Sometimes. Man, what a week! Oh, and by the way...It's a girl!  We're excitedly expecting a baby girl this September.  :D