May 2013, Part II
May 25th, and that’s a smile that comes with sprinkles! See this image larger.
A sweet treat for sweet little girl! Where were we? Dairy Queen in Marine City, on our way… See this image larger.
…to the Cottage! (Of note, Nina asked recently if we could go there now… it is the middle of January. I miss it that much too little girl!) See this image larger.
On the way back to the Cottage from a stop at the park, the kids were given free reign to use Donna’s porch swing. And boy, did they! See this image larger.
Nice smiles from the ladies! Have I mentioned how much I love my wife! Nice picture! See this image larger.
For the rest of these pictures, assume they took place between May 25th and 26th… here, Nina continues to show that she can be what I would call (pardon my french) a bit of a bad ass. I’ve never seen somebody look more like they were going to use a toy to run down a grizzly bear. See this image larger.
Shortly after this picture, she hoisted two gallons of milk each attached to opposite ends of a mop handle, over her head, held it for five seconds, then dropped it. I’m kidding. See this image larger.
Ian is also a fierce hunter. Uh… well… maybe the bear would giggle, which would buy him some time to run for it? See this image larger.
Ian! 
My lovelies. See this image larger.
Ian took most of these, I think. See this image larger.
At least I don’t remember taking a picture like this. See this image larger.
He’s got a heart of gold. See this image larger.
Hey buddy! See this image larger.
Now there’s a great smile. Thanks! See this image larger.
The kids all tuckered out on Sunday morning. See this image larger.
When she’s out, she’s out! See this image larger.
Ian runs around and takes more pictures! Gramma Marcia! *click!* (Grandma Marcia was in a cast because of a fall she took during a race for the cure. The cast turned out to be the cure, I guess! 🙂 This happened in the midst of Grampa Dave’s recovery after a motorcycle accident! Geez you guys, be careful!! 😉 ) See this image larger.
Mommy! *click!* See this image larger.
Daddy! *click!* See this image larger.
Nina! *click!* See this image larger.
Another of Nina! *click!* See this image larger.
We flew kites! See this image larger.
And it worked great! See this image larger.
This picture is an example of a technique I use called “Really Try To Look Like You Know What You’re Doing.” See this image larger.
Nina noms some watermelon! See this image larger.
Ian actually washed some dishes, or something, I think. I know that’s weird. See this image larger.
Her shirt says “CUTE!” See this image larger.
Scrambling to help Grandma Marcia plant some flowers! See this image larger.
But the best thing to do at the Cottage? See this image larger.
Chill. Right buddy? See this image larger.
Nina snuggles up with Mommy in the sunshine… See this image larger.
Says a goldfish-cracker filled “I love you…” See this image larger.
and conks out. See this image larger.
WAY out. What an angel! See this image larger.
Oh NO it is Ian the photographer again!!! *click!* See this image larger.
*click!* (hehe) See this image larger.
Nothing more than ceilings… *click!* See this image larger.
Ian surprised us with a lovely rendition of “Lost that Loving Feeling” by the Everly Brothers. See this image larger.
“You never close your eyes, anymore whenI kiss your li-i-ps…” Again, I’m kidding. See this image larger.
Nina on drums! See this image larger.
Ian made this and he was proud of it. I think it might have been a school bus, but I’ll be honest, I don’t remember. See this image larger.
Is it time for bed yet? See this image larger.
Yup, and then we woke up and went home! Thanks for letting us visit, we had a great time if you couldn’t tell from the pics!!! 🙂 See this image larger.
May 28th, Ian found his stuffed animals tucked into their own little bed, and was so happy he asked for a picture. What a smile on that kid! See this image larger.
May 30th, Ian’s graduation presentation from Kindergarten! He’s almost out for summer! He did really great and he was very proud of himself… with good reason! See this image larger.
If you don’t recognize that shirt, he wore it on the first day of Kindergarten as well! Nice work, Mommy! See this image larger.
Today Ian will be singing about the letter D! See this image larger.
He had one line he had to solo, and he did great! See this image larger.
Good job, kiddo! See this image larger.
His teacher, Mrs. Lanham… Ian had a special note hung up on the wall along with other students that recalled their favorite Kindergarten memory. Ian’s was “recess.” See this image larger.
I know that looks like it says it is from “Brian” but that is actually “By Ian” with a backwards “Y.” My hair seems to be thinning! Perfect! 🙂 See this image larger.
“I am grouchy when my sister hurts me.” See this image larger.
The teacher’s assistant for Kindergarten, Mrs. Doren. I think Ian stopped us so that we could take this picture, although it looks a little like he’s thinking about ways to escape at the moment. See this image larger.
A couple bites out of his bread bowl and Ian said “I made Spider-Man!” I got a great response from Grampa Dave via text message, it was a picture of his glasses and some M&Ms making a face right back at him. See this image larger.
