Field Day 2010...

Friday, the kids had Field Day at school. There were several stations set up and the kids were divided into several groups, with a couple kids from each grade level. They rotated stations every 10 minutes and took a couple hour break midday, for lunch and recess. I volunteered the whole day and I had such a GREAT time. I worked the Sponge Game station in the morning and the Bug Race station in the afternoon. The day went by so fast and the kids had such a FUN time. The last hour or so, the kids filed into the gym for a staff vs. 6th Grade volleyball game. It was fun to watch and I even got in and played a few minutes during the parent round. They ended the day with a dance by the 6th graders. It was SO cool to watch them. What an AMAZING day!!!

The kids and I, in the morning, before we left for Field Day...

My handsome Leytan...

Liam having such a great time at the Sponge Game...

Miss Lilyan...her yellow, Husky paw is almost washed off;)

Lorelle was SOAKED!!! She had lots of kids and teachers sign her shirt:)

Landan and his volleyball group buddies...

Here is the video I took of Landan and his class dancing for the entire school:) SO FUN!!!

1st Grade Field Trip!

On Wednesday, the triplets and each of their 1st grade classes, had a field trip day. I got to go too! We went bowling and to the Winona Lake Park. At the park they had several activity stations set up for the kids. We learned about bicycle safety, the summer library programs, played basketball/soccer and also got a diving demonstration from the Warsaw Police Department dive team. It was a hot, humid day but fun afternoon. The shade trees and the popsicles helped:)

Lorelle with her BFF...

Liam's class listening to bike safety...

Lily playing basketball...

Liam happy with his turn:) He was the winner of his group.

Go Lorelle!

The two handed roll by Lilyan:)

The year is winding down...ONLY 2 more days!!!

Me and MY boy:)

Early Tuesday morning Landan and I went to his 6th Grade Breakfast. It was held in the school gym and catered by the Brown Bag Deli. They showed a slide show, including the kids baby pictures and also pictures from camp. It was such a special morning for all the 6th graders and their parents. I still remember Landan's first day of kindergarten:( I can NOT believe he is off to middle school next year:( SNIFF, SNIFF!!!

Landan and I before we left for breakfast...

Thanks to my Mom for getting all the other kids up, ready and off to school for me. Love ya!

Let the FUN begin!

Over the weekend the neighbors put up this GREAT blowup waterslide. All the kids really enjoyed it and it kept them cool. They didn't have these cool things when I was a kid:( They wouldn't let me play. LOL!

SO cool!

Hi Mom...

The girls climbing up...

My silly Lorelle...

Just the first of our summer fun in the water. I LOVE SUMMER!!!

Soccer Update...

Lorelle is continuing to LOVE soccer! She does a great job and is really aggressive. She scores most of her games and was really into what she called "side slide kicking" last game:) I am convinced that this little girl of mine will be GREAT at whatever she decides she want to do. She has really enjoyed her last few games and is learning a lot. She has 3 more games left this season. GO Lorelle!!!

The Purple Ladies...

I love these action shots of Lorelle...

Here is a video clip...Lorelle scores at the end :) WOOHOO!!!

Landan also has 3 games left. Unfortunately, he re-injured his ankle during his game this week. Not sure if he will be able to play next week:( It is not as bad as last time but I am afraid to let him play until he is completely healed. We will see...

6th Graders go to camp!

Last Wednesday thru Friday the entire Harrison Elementary, 6th grade class, teachers and some parent chaperones went to Camp Crosley. Lance went with Landan and stayed in a cabin with about 14 boys. He had such a GREAT time! He is already looking forward to going with Leytan in a couple years when he gets to go:)

Canoeing...

Archery...

The GIANT swing...Landan's FAVORITE!!!

A couple pictures of Landan and his buddies...

Leytan also when on a field trip last week. The entire 4th grade went to Indianapolis for the day. They left at 6:30AM on Wednesday morning and returned at 6:30PM. They went to the Indiana State Museum where they toured and saw the IMAX 3D Hubble movie. All three of my big boys had a FUN week:)

The fish were biting!

The kids went fishing this evening and caught a ton of fish. They were having such a great time.

They only quit because they ran out of bait. Guess what I have to get tomorrow at Walmart:)

Look at this one Mom...

Got one!

Leytan, Lilyan, Liam and Lorelle...

Lily caught a big one...

I got one too Mom...

They had such a FUN night and are looking forward to many more days of outdoor fun. Only 7 more day of school. WOOHOO!!!

BEAUTIFUL Day!!!

It was such a pretty day today. The weather was perfect and the sun was shining. I went for a walk this afternoon and took these pictures in our neighborhood. I just LOVE it here. It is so pretty and so peaceful. Thank you God for this day!

I enjoy all the little ponds...

Waterfall...

Aren't the wildflowers awesome?!

Poetry Party!!!

This afternoon Lilyan's class hosted a "Poetry Party". Each of the children had their work displayed at their desks and there was a video running of each of the kids reading some poetry. I loved Lilyan's poetry and her illustrations that she drew to go with them. She is such a creative little girl. My favorite was call..."My Family is as GREAT as Cotton Candy!" TOO cute:) She did a wonderful job and I am so proud of her.

Lilyan in front of her poetry display...

Her name poem: Listens, Independent, Lovely, Young, Art is fun, Nice

Lilyan reading me one of her poems...

Putting some finishing touches on one of her drawings...

A picture with my "Famous Poet" in the photo booth:)

I really enjoyed the party and my special time with Lilyan!

Happy Birthday Liam!!!

Liam turned 8 years old today! He chose to have a party at the movie theatre. He wanted to see the new Iron Man 2 movie. So...this afternoon, Liam, 10 of his buddies, his brothers, Lorelle, Lance and I went to see the movie. The kids all enjoyed the pop, popcorn, candy and of coarse the movie. The boys were SO into all the action....literally on the edge of their seats:) The kids also got a tour of the movie tech room and learned how the movies are played. Liam really enjoyed this time with his friends. He had a GREAT birthday!!!

Liam's name on the sign...

Top row seats and snacks in hand...almost time for the movie to begin!

Liam and his school buddies...

Ready for cake...

The gang...

AWESOME....a new Iron Man 2 DS game!

Liam on his way out with all his loot...

Happy Birthday Liam! I love you SO much sweet boy!!!

3 year ago TODAY...

I was handed the most amazing little peanut. He was 4...almost 5 years old, covered with chicken pox, had a large scrape near his eye, super ticklish, a wonderful grin and was the CUTEST little China boy I had ever seen. Today we celebrated our last 3 years together having his "China food" for lunch and he also picked out a cake. He has come such a long way over the last 3 years. I feel SO lucky to be his Momma!!! He gives me the BEST hugs and kisses:) I love you SO much sweet boy!

Mother's Day in Jinan City, China, May 13, 2007....3 YEARS AGO!!!

Mother's Day in Warsaw, Indiana, May 9, 2010...TODAY!!!

Liam with his "Gotcha Day" cake...

I will forever love you Liam Daniel Shuangke Perry!!!