Polka Dot Circus Movie

Today after running all of our errands, we took the kids to see the new Madagascar 3 movie. The theater wasn't too crowded which means we didn't have to sit in the third row! Both boys LOVED the movie! I love these summer days! We are getting to do lots of fun things without worrying about chores or school projects!

Happy Anniversary!

Today we celebrated our ten year anniversary. It's hard to think that 10 years has already gone by so quickly. Mom and Dad watched the boys so that we could go out to dinner. We decided on The Cheesecake Factory. While the hostess was sitting us she asked if it was our first time there and of course it wasn't. I mentioned that it was our anniversary. After we finished our meal, out came a special treat from the hostess! The plate said in chocolate sauce, "Happy Ten Year Anniversary!" It was very sweet! It was a great way to end the night.

Puppet Show Time!

Nana came with us to the Altamonte Mall to the Pinocchio Marionette Theater. We have never been there before. We thought it was so cute! (and so out of place, too.) Mom thought it should be in Maitland instead of in the mall. We saw Rupelstilskin. Thomas sat better for it than Nathan but in Nathan's defence the storyline was a little over his head and it was during his naptime. Afterwards, Nana treated us to some ice cream. It was such a fun way to spend the afternoon. We are going to check out other shows they will be performing. I'm so glad that we decided to go!

Zoo Time!

The Coffaro and Rhodes family hopped in one car and went for our first "family outing". ha! We went to the Sanford Zoo so the kids could splash. Thomas was excited to see the animals and I think that Nathan was just excited to wake up and put his bathing suit on! The weather was overcast which worked out great for splashing. We had some raindrops along the way but found some shelter until the drops stopped. On the way out we visited the bug building which I think the kids could have stayed in all day. They had fun touching a snake, coloring pictures, doing puzzles and looking at bugs. We are excited to go back over and over again since we got two family annual memberships. There are many more splashing days in our future.

Our attempt of a group picture.

Leu Gardens

Hip Hip Hooray for Summer! To officially kick off summer we attended story time at Leu Gardens. Emily and McKinley went too which was even better! The kids had a fun time listening to the stories. We stayed for two age groups and by the end of the second one we knew it was time to go outside and play. We walked the grounds and saw the butterflys. We sat on a bench and had our lunch. It was a nice way to spend the morning.

End of the Year Gifts

I think we have started a tradition... End of the Year gifts. We are just so proud of the boys. Thomas did an amazing job in first grade. Every single paper he brought home was an "S" and nearly all 100%'s. He tried so hard and learned so much. We are super proud of Nathan for starting a new school, not crying in the mornings at dropoff, and making such wonderful progress with his speech. Nathan got the new Bubble Guppies DVD and a Leap Frog alphabet writing tablet. Thomas got new K'Nex Mario figures and a new DS game. It's hard to believe that Thomas will be a second grader in a few short weeks. Wow! Time is flying!

Sweet Gift

A little boy in my class made me this frame. His mom used chalkboard paint to cover the glass. I can't wait to use it at home. Although, I think his special message is too cute to ever erase!