Happy Birthday Cal

See Cal.

See Cal Grow.

Grow Cal! Grow!

See my big 5 year old boy now!

Happy 5th Birthday Cal!

Can't claim he lacks personality

Show off!
This is during out heat spell of nearly 100 degrees. Although it is night time, we are all wide awake and sticky with sweat. I went outside to put something away, and next thing I know Cal is showing off his 2 wheeling balancing skills. I used the picture (face cropped) on my other blog to talk about balance bikes.

Mother's Day Gift from Cal

I like when mommy and I go on the train.
This is my mom.
I like when mom makes dinner.
This is my mom and me.

A Gorgeous Spring Day

This is what makes it all worthwhile!
You may need to click on the picture below to see Cal's facial expression. THAT is true determination.

Kindergarten bound!

Cal got into our first choice school for next year! Although it is a public school, we had to apply in a lottery to get in. Unfortunately, it is a full-day Kindergarten and the city makes us pay for "full-day K". But the payment will only apply for one year.

Here is the school's philosophy:

Students are encouraged to be independent thinkers, learners and problem solvers. Our students develop and demonstrate the ability to create questions, formulate solutions and apply results throughout their lives.

Added bonus. It's less than a mile from our home!

Free Cone Day!

Our must attend spring time event! The hail even stopped for us to enjoy our ice cream in relatively sunny (albeit cold) weather!

Lissi loved her some ice cream!
Cal did too, he just didn't want to pose in the "traditional" smile.

We only went through the line twice. :) And yes. Ice cream was the kids' dinner!

Celebrating Earth Day

My school had an Earth Day festival. Unfortunately, we showed up with only 20 minutes left in the festivities. They did make some cool newspaper hats though!

Cal's creative genious

He's creating new games. I call this "the Coke game". LOL!
And exploring his photography skills.