May 2017 - Garrison Graduates from Pre-School/End of Soccer

Thursday, we traveled to Overland Park to Garrison's pre-school graduation ceremony at Lakewood Middle School.  He did a great job walking in to Pomp and Circumstance with his class, singing their special song and smiling throughout the activities.  We all went out for Orange Leaf (ice cream) after the ceremony.  When did he grow up so much?????

Saturday morning, we went back to Overland Park.  Amanda and I took Peyton to her dance class - the guys went to soccer, where Amanda and I met them.  Garrison did a great job at his soccer match, scoring a goal and being very excited throughout.  Amanda had to leave early to pick up Peyton at dance - Chad had to leave early to get ready for the t-ball game at 10:30 (he's the coach), so we stayed to the end of the game with Garrison.  After he had his snacks, we transformed him into a t-ball player from a soccer player in the back of the van - changing his clothes, etc., then we went over to the t-ball fields and met up with the rest of the family.  Garrison started out as catcher and looked so cute with all his gear on.  He had some good hits and enjoyed the game.   Chad does a great job coaching.

After the game, we all went to Dave and Busters for lunch and arcade fun.  The kids loved it - the food was good.  We brought the kids home with us for overnight.  Peyton wanted to go see Miss Kelly's kittens and bunnies and Garrison had seen them the weekend before when he came to Clinton without Peyton, so Peyton and I went out to see the animals.  She had a great time holding the kittens and fell in love.  Miss Kelly offered to let her take home one or four, but Peyton said Mom wouldn't like it, so we left them there.

On our way home from the country, we stopped at Wendy's for kids meals for the kids.  We then fixed chocolate covered strawberries for dessert - they had a great time dipping them in the chocolate - Peyton put strawberry syrup on hers, Garrison put sprinkles on his.  Showers and then time for bed - we had planned to do some painting and salt art, but we didn't have time.

Sunday morning, we went to church - had donut time at church - then back to Overland Park.  We dropped the kids off at the movie theatre for the kids to watch a movie with Amanda and some PTA friends.  We went over to their house for a bit.  Then we all went to Garrison's final soccer match of the season.  He received a medal and we had pictures with his team.  He was so happy.

Amanda, the kids and us went to Dickey's BBQ for a quick bite to eat before we drove home.  A quick and busy weekend, but we loved every minute.  We are blessed.

To Alaska on Tuesday-the following Wednesday.