End of the Year Homeschool Party

I've joined a homeschool group and they threw an end of the year party this week that was lots of fun.  Here are a few pictures of my kids.  Yes, Zach was there but when I got the camera out he was inside.  He didn't want to play in any of the pools because the water was "dirty", due to grass getting in it from the kids climbing in and out. 

Sibling Snuggles

Justin on the Move

Zach's Birthday

Zach's birthday was very simple as well.  He wanted to go to Sonic so Aaron took him there for lunch before his baseball game on the 18th.  Then on the day of his birthday we had a simple celebration with friends, Rhys and Camden and cousins, Jack and Abby.  My parents also joined the celebration.  Once again, mommy made a tacky looking cake that Zach loved.  We bought a pirate lego set and put that on top of it, Zach also helped make the cake which he enjoyed.

Sea World

We took the kids to Sea World while Aaron was off track in April.  It was a homeschool day and we got a really great educational rate.  We were joined by Uncle Tim, Aunt Kari, Jack, Abby and Ryan too.

Maddie's Birthday

We kept Maddie's birthday simple this year.  She had a great day at home, highlighted by watching Dancing with the Stars with mommy in the afternoon while eating popcorn and drinking her own glass of coke.  Then in the late afternoon she had dance class which we followed with going out for pizza with grandma and grandpa and Aunt Kari and Jack and Abby.  I was feeling bad for not planning anything fancier when Maddie said, "This is the best birthday ever."  I forget that it is sometimes the simple things kids enjoy the most.  I made Maddie's cake and although I'm not the best decorator ever, she loved it so that's what counts.   I was surprised at what a huge hit the Walmart crown, earrings and ring were, she couldn't wait to wear them and still wears them frequently.  I think she really believes that she is a princess.