Celebrating Grandma Jane

In honor of Grandma Jane's birthday over the weekend, a parade was held.

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The parade was quite the event (as you can see), with many musical participants.
And of course the celebration also included candles, singing and cake.

MAckenzie has been very into "what kind" of party Grandma was having - probably because she is used to going to different types of parties for her friends. And "what number" Grandma was turning. The answer to both questions - pizza & parade party and #61. Happy Birthday Jane.

IRONY

Approximately a year ago, Mackenzie was the one being walked in her leash.

Now it is Parker.

And Mackenzie was ALL TOO EAGER to help walk her friend Parker around.

In her words, "I got it, Sarah".

Thankfully, Parker was a good sport.

Welcoming baby Cael

So good friend KB welcomed baby boy Cael earlier this month. Mackenzie and I finally made it up to meet Cael this past week and suffice to say, Mackenzie was enamored with her new friend.



Mackenzie was always within close distance of Cael, and offered him many soft kisses. As she held him, she also exclaimed "him loves me!"


Mackenzie also enjoyed Cael's puppy friend, Farley aka "Sparky" as well.

I love this shot of all of the kids, "Sparky" included. Many years ago, it was just these kids mothers hanging out together.....

doppleganger

So good friend Vicki and I have taught together, next door to each other, for many years. For some reason, the students are ALWAYS getting us confused. Occassionally, parents and other staff members will refer to us as the other as well. We continue to be baffled by this, as we don't consider ourselves to look very similar. But we are good friends, and often together at school and outside of school. The students tell us it is because we are always together. Anyway, the highlight of our doppleganger existance occured this past week when Vicki was shopping at the grocery store and was followed by two students (who we did NOT have in class, but went thru our school) who kept calling "Hi Mrs. F" to her. In Vicki's words, she nicely informed them that she was Mrs. H and Mrs. F was probably at home, but thanks for saying hello. After the correction, they did correctly call her Mrs. H when they saw her throughout the store. But I believe the comment she said to me was "Jeez - even kids we didn't have can't keep us straight!" Regardless of who I am called, I am grateful to have such a good friend at work! :)

she works hard for the $$...

and looks good doing it, I might add! And considering my allergies, I personally think the goggles for vacuuming are an ingenious idea!!

dancing in her dreams

Please note this picture was taken at 7 am.

Walker....not quite walking yet

Walker turned the big numero uno this past week. Not quite walking yet, still a little on steady on his feet - as pictured.

But no big deal - the big kids quickly adjusted to bring him in on their fun.