Missing !

Campbell lost another tooth! This is his 7th baby tooth gone and it's been months since he lost a tooth.

The countdown is on as Campbell only has 2 more days left of school! Tomorrow there is another awards ceremony and then their big party! Wednesday, the last day of school is a movie day and ice cream sundaes! Doesn't that sound fun?

big day

Yesterday was the big day. Friday, June 6. Sawyer's last day of pre-k and Harrison's 7 month birthday. Here are a couple of Harrison that were taken yesterday.

Here is Sawyer before he went to school.

This is Sawyer outside of his school (snacking on a banana) after school.
Now, Sawyer can call himself a kindergartner. I'm not sure how that happens. I so vividly remember the first time I saw his chubby cheeks and blonde hair. Now, he's going to elementary school. I did know that this day would come - but I had no idea it would come s0 soon.

Yesterdays bittersweet nature is compounded by the fact that Sawyer didn't spend his final days as a little boy preparing for school with Miss Lynda. Miss Lynda's winter diagnosis with Multiple Myeloma left us saddened and at a new school. Not only are we missing her and her spirit but we're also missing the wonderful, hearftelt graduation Sawyer would have had at her school. I hope for her expedicious recovery so that many more children can experience her joy, love and enthusiasm.

On happier notes, I tried to capture a few more images of Harrison today. (To make up for the lack of good ones from yesterday) They aren't perfect, but they are some cute ones that make a mommas heart sing!

Taking after his big brothers, one truck at a time.

The end draws near

Yesterday to celebrate the close of the school year, Sawyer's school was having a luau. Totally fun. In the spirit of Aloha - I put Sawyer in a citrusy colored button down shirt. Every morning I lay out the clothing for the day on the foot of Sawyer's bed. Both boys then get dressed and rarely do I hear complaints.

Yesterday, I see Sawyer come out of the bedroom with his shorts already on, holding his shirt. (This in itself is not unusual)

"Mom, hula girls do not wear buttons."

"You're not a hula girl."

"That's right, I'm a boy." And on the shirt went.

The luau consisted of lunch with the parents, 2 huge jumpers, face painting by a clown, making fruit kabobs and a few other fun activities. We're really going to miss Crossroads!

Sawyer and his friend, Trent.

Sawyer and his teachers, Amanda and Susann.

Of course we can't have one childs event with the other having one too, so off we went to Campbell's Jungle Program and awards.

The kids sang a bunch of fun songs (including The Lion Sleeps Tonight) and received awards for knowing their sight words (Cam received the award for knowing 1,000 sight words) and for knowing their math facts.

It wouldn't be right to leave you without a picture of Harrison. This is his newest favorite face - it seems like his tongue is always out!

Lets hear it for the boy

It's been a really busy last few days for us. Busier than normal, because normal is pretty busy. Anyway, Saturday started bright and early on the single A baseball field at 745 am. It was Campbell's last game -- he did great, as usual!

After the game we walked up the hill to the Major/Minor field for closing ceremonies. It was very long as they had to thank everyone under the sun for their contributions. Overall though, it was nice and the kids all got to choose ice cream from the ice cream truck that drives through the subdivision.

Then, we had to run up to the tee ball field for Sawyer's final game. Sawyer's team (the Rockies) was playing the Diamondbacks. All season long Sawyer listed to Coach Donny and followed all of his directions. He tried his best and gave it what he had. With all of that, he'd still not hit a ball pitched by the coach in quite some time. (he could easily hit it off of the tee) So, as an incentive to try and hit the pitch, I told Sawyer that if he hit a pitched ball I would take him to buy the Indiana Jones toy that he'd seen the day before. (A little bribery never hurt, I think!) First inning, no luck. Second inning, he misses the first pitch and HITS THE SECOND! Everyone was VERY excited for Sawyer -- including Sawyer.

The next inning, Coach Donny throws the first pitch and SAWYER HITS THE BALL!!! I was not expecting this development and I couldn't stop cheering (screaming!) for Sawyer. I was bursting with pride for my little boy. Being the youngest on this team, Sawyer did well. WOOHOO!

(Sawyer is standing in the middle - he's #1)

On Cam's team there was a boy named Charlie. Charlie is in Campbell's class at school. Charlie has a little brother in kinder named Anthony. Anthony and Sawyer became fast friends. Charlie also has 2 older sisters, Audrey (15) and Emma (11). Emma and Harrison became fast friends. Emma held Harrison through pretty much every game and practice together. He's gonna miss spitting up on her!

After our games there were 2 baseball parties to attend. So, from 130-1000 we celebrated joyous baseball seasons and friendships made. Baseball is just one example of why I love our community so.

Then, Sunday morning rolled around and I felt horrible. My first thought was that I was supposed to go out to dinner with friends and to see Sex and the City. I couldn't roll over let alone sit and chat! Finally around 5pm I had to make the long, agonizing decision to cancel. Luckily for me they all decided to wait until this coming weekend to make the outing. At least I'll see the movie before the year 2010!

Harrison was also sick and yesterday the doctor confirmed a double ear infection. At least the fevers should end. Today the same doctor confirmed that Sawyer's 10 day long cold was a sinus infection. And, then I received confirmation to go for the long dreaded skin test to accurately diagnose Sawyer's allergies.

Today was classroom day and I got some great news for Campbell in the fall. Last night was book club (The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch) and tonight is Kindergarten orientation. Oh yea, and there was a brush fire across the freeway from our house. Never a dull moment.

Knock, Knock

This is what we saw yesterday when Sawyer opened the door.

Blech. A snail. I cannot stand snails, they are entirely gross. What's worse is that today when Sawyer and I were playing catch on the front porch today the snail was still on the door. And we could see the migratory path it had taken after we left it yesterday. Today, after I pried it from the door, we assessed that it was probably dead. Double blech.

I've been trying to capture some great images of this wonderful baby of ours before he turns 7 months. That way I can call them his *6 month photos* even though there are hundreds of them. He seemed to enjoy himself quite a bit - and I thought the results were okay. (I've still got a bit of work ahead of me, though.)

And you knew *this* would happen, right?

I certainly did.

same old

Last night was bunco. It was rip-roaring, but I suppose you'll have to take my word for it. The usual crowd was there, plus a couple of subs. (one of which is my dear friend Cara and another is Shelby - a fun and dynamic woman who has 9 children total, 5 birthed and 4 step children. I digress...)

It was the usual dice rolling, score keeping, wine drinking, chocolate eating and cheating group. Did I say cheating? Yup, I sure did. Last year, I played in 2 bunco groups (how *do* you spell bunco with a C or a K?) this one and another one. Both groups had a girl who cheated. It was fairly common knowledge - everyone knew/knows who it is and it annoys everyone.

Last night, I was dividing the cash prizes amongst the winners and guess what? We were $6 short in the can. $6 is the bunco entry fee. *someone* didn't pay. Gee, might it be THE SAME person who has done this before? Might this be THE SAME person that somehow always wins *something*?? (Last night she had the last bunco so she won the prize, which was a $25 Nordstrom gift card. A nice gift, but certainly not worth cheating for. But, I personally can't think of anything worth cheating for)

I'm not really going anywhere with this story. It's just annoying, she's annoying and I can't stand that there is this drama every.single.month. I don't even like bunco that much. I just go to see my friends.

Now, I must go cut some hearts for Sawyer's school. He tried to explain what they were for - some special thing I've never heard of. But, he'd like 15 hearts to take to school today, so I will oblige him. He's hard to say no to.

Can you believe that?

After a great weekend, we're settling back into normal life. Saturday and Sunday were spent maxing and relaxing. LOVE that. We watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom on Saturday night (until the DVD player decided not to work - again!) while enjoying another pizza picnic. (This has quickly become a McG family favorite.)

Yesterday, we drove down to Ramona and dined at Ramona Lisa with Gini, Ricky and Christie. Then, we went to their house for dessert and play time. Good fun.

Today, while Andy was driving home, he did a tally. A tally of how many cars he's had possession of in his life time. As you probably don't know, Andy is buying another car as we speak. We already have a 2007 Camry Hybrid that Andy drives back and forth to work, I drive a 2008 Toyota Sienna and soon Andy will be the proud owner of a 2007 Toyota Prius. A garage cleaning is in order because it seems like we should be able to at least get two of our cars in our three car garage. We'll see how that goes.

Anyway, here is the ever expanding list of Andy's cars:

• 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
• 1990 Pontiac Grand (Am)
• 1999 Toyota Tacoma
• 2000 Toyota Solara*
• 2001 (grey) Toyota Camry*
• 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 2001 Toyota Tacoma
• 2002 (blue) Camry*
• 1996 Toyota 4Runner
• 2003 Toyota Matrix
• 1995 Mazda Protoge
• 2002 Toyota Sequoia*
• 2004 Toyota Corolla
• 1990 Jeep Wrangler
• 2005 Toyota Solara convertible
• 2007 (white) Camry Hybrid
• 2008 Toyota Sienna*
• the not yet purchased 2007 Toyota Prius

For those of you not keeping track, Andy is 32 years of age. He's been driving for 16 years. He drove the Grand Am for 5-6 years -- you do the math. (Disclaimer: I did primarily drive some of these vehicles and they have an asterisk after them. But, even if they were *my* car, Andy can still claim them, as he did still drive them probably 25% of the time - plus - they were/are in his name from work) Also, in case you were wondering, my first car was a 1988 Ford Escort and I drove that until 1996 when I got the 1995 Toyota Tercel that I drove until 1999 when I got the red Solara.

You're all probably slumped over asleep in your chair, completely bored from our reminiscing. Count yourself lucky though, because if I had all of the pictures on this computer I would post all of those!

Anyway, that is all for today. I was not able to volunteer in class today because Sawyer was feeling under the weather. But, we did go to his last tee ball practice and I will attend bunko tonight. Can't wait to see my friends but I can wait to toss the dice...

baby in a tea cup, boop boop

A little of this, a little of that

First, a follow up of sorts to yesterday. The weather only continued to get worse. At Cam's open house there was some severe weather (SUPER unusual for this area) and a torrential downpour. Unfortunately, we were all drenched -- the roof at the school was leaking in many places and the place was mass chaos. We decided to brave the rain and run out to Cam's classroom (as it's in a portable building) and it was hailing. HAIL!

Anyway, apparently nearby to here in two different areas there were tornadoes! Now, when everyone tells me that they'd take earthquakes over tornadoes anyday, I'll have to remind them that we have both here! Here are some photos (not great ones) of the tornadoes taken by a teacher at Campbell's school.

http://www.haldermanhome.com/luiseno/weather/PictureOfTheDay.htm

Sawyer also had an open house as well and it was, fortunately, much less eventful. We saw some of Sawyer's work, his friends and teachers, plus heard a couple of songs. All I have to say is that Ms. Susann is a saint dealing with the little boys in that class!

Sawyer looks so thrilled, right? And, next to him on the right is Jake. He's spirited.

Enough about the weather and school! (Apparently two of my most common subjects) Shall we discuss my most favorite subject? The baby!

There are two hot topics surrounding the baby. Sitting and spitting. I have a love/hate with the sitting and the spitting both, really. I want him to sit - it opens all kinds of opportunities. He can play with toys, I can put him down places, I don't have to worry about him rolling all over creation and chewing on power cords (oh wait! he might still do that anyway!), and we can have some great photo opportunities. But, if he's sitting, then he's not a wee little baby anymore. :(

And, the spitting. Argh! It's adorable for the baby -- he is so cute and has so much enthusiasm for it. Thing 1 and Thing 2 LOVE to emulate this all.day.long and that gets very annoying. (Notice all the drool on his orange outfit from the spitting!)

This is a cute picture of Harrison loving the spinner with the little balls in it on the exersaucer. He *hearts* the exersaucer!

One of those days

Today was one of those days where you think that Voldemort is real and that he has a hand in what is going on. From huge earthquakes in (what seems like everywhere!) China, Cyclones in Myanmar, tornadoes in Colorado and thunder/snow/lightning in Seven California on May 22 you know the Dark Lord must be behind all of this.

Obviously, we had some rain today -- Sawyer and I listened to the pouring rain and thunder with amazement, it was really quite something.

Anyway, tonight is busy. PTA meeting and In 'N Out burger at Luiseno at 530. Then, Cam's Open House from 6-7 pm. Then Sawyer's open house is up in Corona from 730-800. Busy night!