Our present life

We are currently living in Manteca, California away from the cold winters of Chicago. We moved to California almost 4 years ago and started this blog in an attempt to keep in touch with our family and friends in Chicago or elsewhere. We miss everyone from the midwest but we love those who have become part of our life in California. Kevin is a teacher at Ripon Christian High. He also coaches girls volleyball and soccer and stays busy playing the sports he loves as well. Janey is a nurse 2 days a week and a mom the rest. She works at DMC on the pediatrics floor. Mason (5) and Talen (2) are growing daily and loving life! Enjoy our blog and follow us if you like!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Mason's first year of preschool is officially done! He had a great experience at RC and he's already said how sad he is to be done for the year. Here's a very brief recap for you all.  Mason learned so much this year - counting, letters and sounds, science experiments, art projects, and field trips.  It was especially fun to see him make friends on his own. Here's a picture of him and his buddy Trevor. 

He learned lots of new songs, and even a handful of memory verses at the end of the year. He loved his teacher Miss Ellie. 
He had such a sweet group of kids in his class. Next year he will go to Cornerstone preschool and we look forward to what that year will hold for him! Great job in your first year of school Mason!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

It feels like summer

 Here's a few pictures of the boys outside.  It feels like summer is already here! We've pulled out the water guns and slip-n-slide already.  Talen could sit in the water all afternoon if I let him. He loves to sit there and wash his trucks.


 A morning at the park with just Talen and mommy.  We love our mornings together when Mason is at school, but we're always excited for him to come home!


Mason hard at work in the kitchen.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The boys playing outside


Please don't turn me in to CPS, Talen usually wears a helmet:)  This one's for you Sherry so you can see Mason on his rollerblades.