School is ALMOST out, we can't wait!!

 When they all play this well together, it must be documented.

 

Pettingill Family History

Hank Perkizer

Unknown death date

Hank was a young Indian trying to live amongst a white community. John C. Pettingill befriended Hank, took him in, and taught him to play the violin. Hank loved the music and could often be found playing at dances in Almo and surrounding towns. He wanted to be accepted as white so badly that he once said he would be skinned alive to become white. These events took place between 1881 and 1900.

Spring Time!.....continued

Happy 14 year anniversary to us!! Lance surprised me with tickets to see CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!! She was amazing. Flat out amazing.

 

The last 6 weeks of school I've been taking Cora to her kindergarten school to get acclimated. I know with all new people and new surroundings that starting school in the fall will be a big challenge for her. We've toured the school several times, looked in at classrooms, ate lunch at the cafeteria, and the very last day we got to meet her teacher early and play in her classroom. We're as ready as we'll ever be!

Cora's last day of dance and her recital. She wouldn't dance with the other kids and you can tell by the look on her face she certainly didn't want a group photo either. But dance class was great for physical therapy and social skills.

 Turkeys in the back yard and a few days later the same Mama turkey with her 10-12 little chicks (hard to see).

This poor little guy slipped in the bath tub and nailed his cheek on the tub faucet. First black eye for him

 Time for chores

 Ezra always stops to smell the flowers on our walks. Please don't ever grow up, my best little guy.

Spring Time!.....continued

Fun with Roe's and Ramos'.

Kimball kept asking to do a lemonade stand and this particular weekend our street was having a yard sale. I knew if I was going to do one at all that this weekend would be great timing. I made raspberry lemonade, M&M cookies, and scotcharoos for the kids to sell. We made some signs and waited for people to come. I was secretly hoping that the kids would make at least $2, I didn't want their little hearts crushed. But the joke was on me - they made $52!!!

 Really, mom?

 Little squirt

Happy 2nd birthday to this fun little guy!!! I made a worm and dirt cake for him and we had a small celebration as a family. He keeps up with the older two just fine and makes everyone laugh. He loves snuggles and Mama but loves his stuffed sloth most of all. Happy birthday little buddy, we sure love you!

Cora had her 7th surgery on May 14. She had a Sinuplasty, and tonsils and adenoids removed. I was lucky enough to have mom come to town to help me as the doctor and various experienced moms voiced how this "recovery is brutal, hopefully she won't end up back in the ER, gear up for two weeks of hell" time of recovery. Cora did amazingly well! The next day she was eating and drinking normally, riding her bike, and never skipped a beat. I was so shocked and relieved, well done brave girl!

 BEST. GRANDMA. EVER.

Lance had a barbershop concert followed by competition and harmony college the next month. It's been a few busy barbershop months. His chorus came in 2nd place!