The kids have thoroughly been enjoying their time outdoors. Bikes, swings, sandbox, tower, driveway, and grassy yard have all gotten plenty of attention and playtime.
(Check out this girl's new glasses!)
Although Ethan doesn't exactly enjoy getting cleaned up the evenings, I consider it to be a good sign of his activities during the day that he needs a shower every evening these days :)
The chicks are all healthy and growing. They made the transition successfully over the weekend from the basement bathroom to the dining room, and have even spent a little time outdoors getting used to the grassy/ground.
They have not only provided entertainment for the kids and adults in the family, but Rusty also has spent plenty of time watching over the girls :)
In addition to the excitement of the weather and the chicks, we were able to celebrate Matt's 40th birthday as a family on Monday. (A larger celebration is planned for later in the summer.)
Gifts, tasty food, and a celebratory lunch were all included on his actual birthday.
Matt even humored the kids by wearing his special celebration accessories when we went out to lunch on Monday. The kids were SO excited to celebrate with him.
The day ended with a meeting ... ugh ... but not a work one. Matt and I spent Monday evening at the middle school, along with many other 5th grade parents, to learn some of what to expect when our children enter 6th grade in the fall. I'd somehow forgotten how much planning and communication goes into these kinds of transitions for Anna. As Matt reminded me when I was starting to feel overwhelmed, the transitions always work themselves out, it just may take a little longer for Anna and her team to find their rhythm.
In the meantime, we will enjoy the experiences of May, for all of the family.
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