Hemme Happenings: May 2011

Monday, May 23, 2011

Emily has been asking to have her hair lightened to it's summer blonde. We finally relented and she had her first hair salon day.

She was very pleased with the results. We think she always looks beautiful.

Grayson and Dad were "just going to the bank". They came back with a mini Les Paul guitar. I guess that's what happens when cool dudes hang out.

Rock on Grayson!

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Our day started with a trip to Centenial Farms to pet chicks and watch the piglets.

After lunch and naps we walked to Grayson's future school to check out the carnival. I know everyone will sleep well tonight.

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To get ready for summer, the boys started up swim lessons. They love their new swim school.

Just a little video to capture the age and mood of the boys at play.

I felt like a very fortunate woman this Mother's Day. I was showered with kisses, hugs and thoughtful presents.

Then the kids treated us all to personal pizzas made to order.

They were made with love and absolutely delicious.

After lunch and naps, we all took a bike ride to the nearby playground.

I couldn't have asked for a better Mother's Day.

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Inspired by an art project Grayson created at school, we decided to go on a whale watching tour out of Newport.

Cole was ready for his big adventure.

Despite some overcast weather, we had a great trip. We had great sightings of a blue whale and lots of dolphins.

It was Cole's first camping trip.
He loved the the camping and fishing,
but the highlight may have been his first trip into the nearby mining town.

He took a tour through a real mine tunnel.

After the tour we went to the old soda fountain to have burgers, fries and yummy shakes.

After naptime, we came back into town for a beautiful tour of the countryside in a horse drawn carriage. Now that's my kind of camping.