{semi} Wordless Waiting Wednesday

How my boys wait at the doctor's office....

The only time they are silent, playing their Minecraft game that drives me INSANE.

How Katie waits at the doctor's office.....

In constant motion, never stopping, tearing up the paper on the exam table and trying to lick everyone in the room.

Jack's Preschool Graduation

I'm so behind in my blogging!  Jack had his preschool graduation last month.  His school does a Hee Haw themed performance with their graduation, and it was really cute.  Seriously?  How adorable is my little cowboy??  I had to buy him those jeans to wear, because he didn't own a pair of jeans.  Are we really American?

Lady K very patiently waited and watched the show.  It was long, and I was a little concerned with how she'd do, but she was great!  She was so proud of Jack, clapping for him and yelling his name.

Jack had a couple of little performances, and he had to do some dancing.  He danced his little heart out and really knew the moves.  Jack is going to be quite a performer, I predict!

For real?  Could you not eat him with a damn spoon in that cap and gown?  I had a very difficult time not squeezing him until his cute little head just popped off.

Excuse me, but this is hilarious.  {Not hilarious that he's in pain. . . the look on his face.}  After the ceremony he kept saying that his leg hurt, but pointing to his crotch.  I think he pulled a groin muscle with all of his dancing!!  

No this is not a rare moment of seriousness for Jack.  His mouth was full of bubble gum.  He's so handsome.  And I predict this is what he will look like at his high school graduation.  I just hope he's not so tiny then . . . 

He was (clearly) very excited to be with Gigi after the ceremony.

Matt and Danielle (with whom Jack is not so mildly obsessed) were in town and came to graduation too.  Jack was so happy they were there!

I can't believe this baby will be in Kindergarten!

After his graduation, the big boys had a sleepover at Gigi's house.  Jack and Katie got to go to dinner at Jack's favorite restaurant. . . Subway.  Yes, Subway.  While we were there, Jack perfected his eye crossing technique.  It's clearly very complex.

Chris and Katie practiced too.  Katie adds a little extra flair with the tongue to the nose business.  You're welcome.

Happy graduation Jack Jack!

School's Out!

School's out for the sumer!

My favorite last day of school activity?  

Comparing the first day of school photo to the last day of school photo.

David finished third grade this year.  

He looks so much older in his face in the last day of school photo I think!

My sweet little buddies.  They both grew so much. 

Henry looks much more mature at the end of the year too, I think.  He's also gotten several inches taller and slimmed down a bit.

They were excited for their last day!

I cannot believe this sweet thing will be in third grade in the fall!

Little Miss sassy kindergartner! 

Talk about a change from the first day of school!  

She looks about three years older in the second picture.

Jack also had his last day of preschool.  

He was obviously excited. . . 

Where did that baby face go?!  He's getting older right before my eyes.  

And on the first day of summer vacation?  At 5:59 a.m. David told me I ruined all of his summer plans because I told him he couldn't play video games all day.  That's got to be some kind of world record for the fastest summer plans ruiner in history.

Happy Summer!

Wordless Wednesday

Second Grade Awards Day

My sweet Henry was honored at his school's K-2 awards day.  He got a trophy for making the principal's list (all A's) every semester.  He also won a second grade Good Citizenship award.  We're so proud of him!  The Good Citizenship award is given to students who are good friends, always try their hardest, are respectful to others, and are just all around good students and community members.  We had no idea he was receiving it, and we're so proud of him!

Henry is SO Chris' mini-me.

Chris and I went to his awards ceremony, and then Chris checked him out of school early and took him to a special celebratory lunch.  

Someone please tell me why my hair looks like a wig?!

 After the ceremony, I went to Katie's class picnic while Chris and Henry were at lunch.  It's cute to see her playing with her friends and having fun on the playground at school.  We'll sure miss her teachers and friends!

Today is the last day of school, and I cannot wait to see their first day of school/last day of school comparison pictures to see how much they've changed!

The Simpson Six: One Year Later

One year ago, Katie and I arrived at the Nashville airport and our family finally became the Simpson Six.  

We celebrated her homecoming with a little cookout.  Because really, I like to make a party out of everything.

The pool at Gigi and Grampy's is open and, though a little chilly, got a lot of use!

Katie was so excited and happy.  

She was a little fish, in the water almost all day.

She tried without her life jacket on one time.  She threw her little boats into the pool and jumped in after them.  She saw to them, grabbed them up, and turned to swim back.  Then she realized she was doing it on her own . . . and stopped swimming.  I let her try for a second, but she started to panic so I went in (in my dress) and got her.  Thankfully I could reach her from the ladder and didn't have to full on jump in!  She kept the life jacket on for the rest of the day.  And we're signing up for swim lessons today.  She just needs a refresher. . . she was swimming without a jacket last year.

Almost exactly one year ago. . . look at how much they've changed!

The big boys did lots of swimming and splashing.  

Katie did some iPhone-ing.  Does she look 13 years old here?!  I am in love with her swimsuit.  It's from Target, and it's so cute on her.

Jack showed off his newest trick . . . eye crossing.  

Everyone enjoyed some cupcakes.  

Or at least the frosting.

Jack conned everyone around him into playing baseball with him, and Katie was his dutiful catcher.  Look at how great her legs look - almost no bowing!!  This is an enormous change from last year.  I noticed yesterday that her posture is vastly improved as well, and I think that's from strengthening and stabilizing her core muscles.  I'm so proud of my girl.

She loves her Gramps!

And because I love a before and after. . . 

Here we are, celebrating one year as the Simpson Six.  

I can't believe how lucky we are.

Katie's Pre-K Graduation

Lady K had her pre-K graduation!

It was such a cute ceremony.

Preschool children in caps and gowns?  

Are you kidding me?  

I could eat them.

They did a cute little song performance at the start, and Katie was a dog.  

She did a great job and was a fantastic listener.

Jack cheesed it up, as per his usual.  

I can't believe how proud I am of this girl.

Kindergarten next year!

This picture?

Hilarious.  I love K's face.

She has the most amazing teachers this year.  

It will be so hard to have new teachers next year.  

We'll miss them so much!

We're all very, very proud of sweet Lady K!