All SMILES!

such a happy boy :-)

Nick turns SIX!

Hard to believe, but Nicholas turned SIX on June 24th.  We've had a weekend full of birthday fun.  We started out Friday with a lunch to El Toreo with Chrystal and Ellie.  I hate that I forgot my camera because our friends at El Toreo sang to him and popped the paper bags.  He thought it was really cool!  Friday evening we took him to see Cars 2 in 3D.  He invited Ryan to go with him - they had a BLAST!  They were very well behaved in the movie theatre...I was impressed!  After the movie we grabbed some pizza at Pizza Hut and then came home for them to play games.  Saturday was Nicholas' birthday party.  We had it at the Salem Red Sox game.  I was not sure what I had gotten myself into...but it was GREAT!  The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time.  Nicholas is so lucky to have such great friends!!!  Thanks to everyone that could come!!!

FRIDAY NIGHT

In the theatre...and looking cool!

They loved the glasses!

They are so silly!

Nick and "one" of his birthday presents

Nick shared his 3D glasses with David

SATURDAY NIGHT

Inflatables!

Dinner - hot dog, chips, and a drink

The whole crew in the Birthday Zone!

Watching Nick open gifts

Jared in the shade

Crazy Nick

The birthday group (minus a few little ones)

Apparently this was the Dad hang-out!

Yummy - chocolate cake....but no candles!

Watching the game

Nicholas and the other birthday boy



YES!  Nicholas went on the dug out for the Birthday song!

Here is the video....



Nick and Red Sox



GOOFBALLS!

This group is TROUBLE!

Sleeping boys

I love looking in on my boys each night once they are asleep.  OK, I know that sounds very stalk-ish...but they look so sweet and peaceful. 

Lots of snoring is taking place in this picture :-)

hahaha...I didn't even notice the creepy bear in the bed!

T-ball comes to an end....

Tonight was the end of the season banquet for the NR Cubs.  Nicholas had a great time.  He learned so much, made some great friends, and most of all had FUN!  Jeremy really enjoyed his first coaching experience and has already agreed to help with football in the fall.  Thanks to Coach Gary for everything!



T-ball Picture



Receiving his trophy from Coach Gary

David, Tucker, Nick, and Aiden

Nicholas proud of his trophy

Splash Valley

We went to Splash Valley Sunday night...but never got to go in because of storms in the area.  But no worries - we went back Monday night and had a BLAST!!!

Nick's first time down the slide...he was so nervous!

Jeremy's two slides!

The three boys in the water!

David laying out!

 

 I was going to post this goofy pic of Nick in his goggles...and then I found this one of me...OK, he gets the goofiness honest!



Amy



Nicholas





Our sweet boys...

We took advantage of a nice day, matching outfits, and a good looking front porch ;-)

trying to help David smile :-)

Nicholas' Preschool Graduation

Today was Nicholas' last day of school and his preschool graduation.  He has absolutely loved his two years at Burlington.  We have loved his teachers and I have especially enjoyed having him as my partner in crime in the morning.  I will miss him on my rides to and from school.  He has made some great friends and is ready for KINDERGARTEN!!! 

Nick receiving his certficiate from Mrs. McCollum

The Crawford Family

Nick and his crazy teachers
Mrs. Hall, Mrs. McCollum, and Miss Myers

Nick and his AWESOME teachers

Mrs. Hall, Mrs. McCollum, and Miss Myers

Nick and Miss Teresa...he LOVES her!

Nick and Pop-Pop leaving for their last day of school!