On the Brink of Summer

It seems like just yesterday we were moving here from Colorado and I was signing the boys up for preschools here in NC. That's what makes it hard to believe that 4.5 months have passed and the boys had their last day of preschool last Friday. Both Austin and Jacob really liked their preschools and both boys adored their teachers. Austin's teacher was the more firm (but kind) teacher while Jacob's was the more laid back, not so many rules type teacher. Austin is anxiously awaiting starting kindergarten in the fall.
Both boys' preschools had a little end of the year presentation. Austin's class sang some songs, said some verses, etc. and then had a picnic. I was completely amazed to find out that Austin knows the entire Lord's Prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and all the disciples names. It is amazing what a good preschool can do. Jacob's class completed the year in cap and gown. They "graduated" to the next class complete with 2008 tassels. It was so adorable. I couldn't believe how well Jacob knew the songs and that he actually stood in one place for about 10 minutes to sing. He was so excited for us to be there...he was beaming (see picture).
For Memorial Day, we decided to go on our first true family vacation. What I mean by that is that we have been on many vacations with John's parents, my parents, our siblings, etc. but never just the four of us. We went to Williamsburg, Virginia and had a wonderful time. The kids were awesome. They were mostly whine-free the entire time and both Austin and Jacob loved all the rides at Busch Gardens (the amusement park we went to). Austin was able to ride his first adult roller coaster....The Big Bad Wolf. Unfortunately, Jacob was about 1/4 inch too short to ride some of the bigger rides, although he was so borderline in height, they let him get on a couple of the rides he probably shouldn't have ridden. They both were daredevils and wanted to try every ride they could. We did some shopping at the outlets in Williamsburg as well. Of course, that was heaven for me and the boys (John included) were real troopers. We can't wait to go back again sometime soon.

P.S......Be forewarned, there are a lot of pictures :)






Jacob's teacher














Austin's teacher









Jacob singing









And singing


























Austin's class