A Blue Night!

Brody and his blue ribbon for the breaststroke relay.

Case and his blue ribbon for the breaststroke relay.

Thursday night, Mesa Country Club hosted the backstroke race and breaststroke relays.  Brody and Case competed in each bringing home blue ribbons in their relays and a second place ribbon in the individual backstroke for Brody and a third place ribbon for Case.  I will say that the competition is tough this year in the summer league.  Now that Brody swims in the 7 year age group and Case in the 6 and under, it is a lot harder and more competitive for them both. Case was one of 52 6 and under boys, and Brody one of 15  7 year old boys.  Poor Brody. The 7 year olds he is swimming against are waaaaay taller and bigger then he is.  He hasn't hit a growth spurt yet.  He placed 10th overall in his age group and Case was like 25th in his.  Neither got medals, which they were a little disappointed about, but a trip to El Charro with Nanny and Papa made up for it! The highlight of the night happened when we were leaving.  Case walks up with a Gatorade and says, "Look what I got Mom."  "Where did you get that Case?" I asked him.  "From the snack bar Mom.  I just told them my last name was Wood" (my Mom's last name and whose name and number we use to get drinks and snacks at the snack bar.) A little upset with him I say, "CAAAAASE, your last name is not Wood!" With the most shocked and confused look he says, "It's NOT?!" I calm down a little and tell him, "No Case, your last name is Felstead, remember?" Still confused, he looks at me like he doesn't know what to do.  I start to tell him to take it back to the snack bar lady (I'm not paying $3.00 for a Gatorade!) when I notice he has already ripped the label off the bottle.  I lecture him long and hard about the whole thing and tell him never to go to the snack bar without me knowing about it!  Little twerp!  He just doesn't get it!  Now you know why I worry about him going to Kindergarten! On a side note to this whole story, we were driving to swim team practice the next morning and Brody says to Case, "Case, did you really think your name was Case Wood Wood? (His MIDDLE name IS Wood.) Again...a blank, puzzled look on his face! Oh this kid!  What to do?  What to do?

There is that streamline that Brody has been working on all week!

Go Case! GO!

Finally!

This little man has been begging to go to Miss Jody's preschool for about 2 years now.  Every time I would drop one of the boys off there, he would cry and beg to go.  Well, last week Ledger finally got his wish!  He got to start summer school with Miss Jody.  I have told you time and time again how wonderful preschool is right?  Well summer school is just as fun.  Each week is a different theme and you can sign up for whatever weeks you want throughout the month of June and July.  Last week Ledger went to Safari Week.  It was 3 days of playing, singing, reading and art...perfect for an almost 3 year old boy!  He was beaming ear to ear each day when I dropped him off and picked him up.  He would squeal and clap his hands in excitement all the way there.  It made me so excited for him.  He is so looking forward to next week when he gets to go to Dinosaur Week!  Oooooo!  Ahhhhhh!

Ledger looooves his little man backpack!  He thought he was so cool wearing it (in case you couldn't tell by the huge smile and puffed out chest!)

While waiting for the other kids to arrive, Miss Jody let Ledger play Play-Doh. 

The fun never ends at Miss Jody's preschool!

Exciting Bead Party News!

I just got exciting news from my friend Kristy about the bead party we are hosting tomorrow night.  We have found someone to bring shorts, jeans, hats, and belts to sell.  Not only can you make a cute necklace or bracelet tomorrow night, but you can shop for the cutest shorts, jeans and accessories to go with it.  Hope you can make it tomorrow night.  Be sure to tell your friends and family.  

When: Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 8th

Time:  6:30 p.m. (come and go so stop by even if it's late!)

Where:  My house (call or email if you need directions!)

Can't wait to make some fun jewelry for me and my little lady!

You're Invited To A Bead Party!

Many of you have been asking about Miss B.'s cute necklaces and bracelets.  I wish I could say I made them all...but I didn't...until now!  I am having a bead party at my house so I can make her (and me) necklaces and bracelets to match all her cute clothes.  I've never before made jewelry, nor do I even know how, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to learn at a great price (we're talking $15-$25)  Here is what you need to know:  All the beads will be supplied.  You just show up, pick your beads/charms, and then decide how you want them threaded.  Easy right? If you are not in the mood to make a necklace or bracelet, stop by to have a treat and visit with friends.  There is no pressure!  

Date:  Tuesday, June 8th

Time:  6:30 pm  (Come and Go!)

Place:  My House!  Call, Text or Email me if you need directions.

Feel free to bring your friends, family, daughters, aunts, grandmas, cousins, or neighbors.  There will also be necklaces that you can purchase if you don't want to make your own.

Here is a small sample of some of the bracelets and necklaces my friend Kristy has made at bead parties.  Her two adorable girls have necklaces and bracelets to match every outfit. She is hosting the party with me and will be there to show us how it's done!

Look at these cute things!

p.s.  If any of you super talented ladies out there have anything you would like to bring to sell at the bead party, let me know.  We would love to see some cute hair accessories, hats, belts, clothes and baby things.  

June 2nd

I love and miss you Dad.