Thursday, June 13, 2013

Nickolas's Class Play

Nickolas's class played called "Helping Hands".  He practiced his lines for a whole month and did an excellent job as a firefighter.  Bravo!! (pictured with his teacher)
Nickolas and fellow firefighter David.

"We're the ones you call when you need a fire put out."

"We also rescue cats from tall tall trees."

A grand patriotic finish.

Quick Trip to Iowa

A fun store with an ingenious name.

In Des Moines, the state capital for an old roommate's engagement party.


Iowa's glory days, when it was party of Wisconsin.

At Jill's Preakness-themed party.

Hockey Playoffs - Game 7 Bust

Getting ready and psyched.


Holtby (who unfortunately let about 5 goals past him that night).


We got Sue to wear a jersey!!!!




Horsey Riding Dancing Ballerinas



Meanwhile, Nickolas is watching hockey...




More Spring Pics - National Arboretum

Bonsai Garden

Our little modern Flora.

Lunch







Grandpa's Visit This Past Spring

Grandpa, after a long Wisconsin winter, came to visit to catch some rays and work with Nickolas on various baseball skills.  Nickolas's coaches saw great improvement this past season and we're pretty sure it was the one-on-one clinics with Grandpa.  






Friday, April 19, 2013

Grandma as the Mystery Reader

Nickolas's class has a weekly Mystery Reader.  We had the week assigned to us while Grandma Julie was in town.  Grandma knocked on the classroom door and the students said "Mystery Reader Mystery Reader, please come in!".  The door opened and out came Nickolas's happy voice shouting out "GRANDMA!"



Holtby!

Nickolas and Washington Capitals goalie Brayden Holtby!

Neighborhood in Bloom


Trees in our neighborhood with flowers.








Dogwood


Bleeding Hearts

Azaleas
From Meadlowlark Gardens 
While their Cherry Trees were still in bloom.