Take me out to the ballgame...

It's a summer tradition... a Grizzlie's game with the family. The Hawkins invited us, and off we went! Poor Corey is working non-stop these days, so we were happy Nana and Papa wanted to join the fun. Games are always a blast, although I have to admit that we don't watch THAT much of the game. It's definitely more about the company... (although we did cheer our team on!!)

Near the end of the game, Aidan got picked to draw a winner for some prize in front of the whole stadium. He was SO cute. He got introduced, and then was asked to say, "Hi." His "Hi" was SO adorable!! It echoed through the stadium. He was "famous" for a whole 49 seconds! The kids were VERY impressed. Thanks for a fun night! Until next summer...

San Fran

We crashed Britt's house last Saturday and have been playing ever since! They are always the best hosts!! We've been swimming and played at the park. We've been to the city twice.. even once without kids!! These pictures were taken during the trip WITH kids... We went to a fun park there and enjoyed the beautiful day... We are supposed to head home tomorrow (if Austen makes it on her flight!!) and we will miss lovely San Ramon and the COUSINS, of course. They have had non-stop fun. (and so have I!)

Lake Tahoe Adventure

Pictures really do tell the story... We had SO much fun camping in Lake Tahoe for the week. What a gorgeous place! And the company was fantastic!!! When shall we go again?

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Happy Birthday, America!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful fourth!!

Cub Scout Day Camp

Noah just finished up a week of Cub Scout Day Camp. I picked him up one night and he and his buddies giggled the whole way home... he had SO much fun!!!

They did all kinds of cool stuff... Noah's favorite things were ping pong, the hover craft, and seeing his friends. I am loving it because he has a whole bunch of things he passed off and all I had to do was get him there!!! :) Hooray for Day Camp!!

Girl's Camp 09

I was able to spend last week up in the mountains with Austen and 200+ girls. It was an amazing week. Everyone there worked so hard to make it a good experience. I enjoyed so much being there with Austen, watching the youth take over the leadership and do an incredible job, and laughing with friends new and old. I slept very little, but that little sacrifice was totally worth it.

I got to rappel with Austen and I was so proud of her!! She was terrified, but did a great job! (and she was SO excited that she had done it!) I had to act brave while going down at the same time!! I also loved the day we joined the group hiking up to the top of the "Rock". It was a super fun hike and the teamwork AND views I saw were inspiring.

There's so much more to tell, but it's late and I didn't get much sleep last week!! :) Thanks to ALL that made last week so spectacular.

What a week!

It was a big week at the Greenlaw house. Austen finished Elementary School with a whirlwind of activities... Yearbook party, Sparthenian Award, High Honor Roll, Block MV Recipient, a Wild Water party, and even a after school limo ride to celebrate! She is officially done and I still can't believe it. Congratulations, my sweet Austie! Watch out GR!!!












































































































































Noah had an awesome last week, too. He received the Character Counts award, Sparthenian Reader Award, he brought home straight A's, enjoyed a fun class party, and performed in the school talent show! (he played the piano and was SO good!!!) He even got to ride to and from school on his scooter with B. I can't believe he's an upper grader!!! Congrats on a wonderful year!



































































Cute little Ellie finished Kindergarten!! The week was full of fun.. a sprinkler party, a teddy bear picnic, and a Celebration program where all the Kindergartners sing for the proud parents!! She also received the Sparthenian Reader award... this was a big deal. She read and completed 30 book projects this year to earn this. She had a fun year and is very excited to go to 1st grade in the fall. Wow. My babies are growing up!! Congrats to you, Ellie. Thanks for a fun year!

The last week!!!

THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL... I don't know why this is so bittersweet for me! Maybe having both a 6th grader AND a Kindergartner is the reason... They are both monumental years.

They also seem to go faster and faster... even Austen told me today that it seems like a few months ago that she started her last year at Mountain View, and now it's quickly coming to an end.

Austen, Noah, and Ellie have had outstanding years full of fun and learning. They have wonderful teachers and friends at the school, and I am so grateful. I have loved helping in their classrooms and attending their activities.

This next week is full of celebrations, awards assemblies, and even a talent show. I can't wait! If you need to find me, I will either be at the school, or doing Girl's Camp stuff!!! (this will be another post!!)

SUMMER, here we come.... I hope it's a nice, long, lazy one!

Memorial Day Camping Adventure

We spent the weekend camping in the Santa Cruz mountains. Beautiful!! Problem is, I packed in sunny Fresno and didn't quite get enough layers in the luggage. Oh well. We were a bit chilly, but that didn't stop us!

We joined the Callaways and the Blatters for some good times! The kids had SO much fun playing together. We took bikes, and we explored the campground as well as took a ride along the beach that was absolutely gorgeous!! (SO gorgeous, in fact, that I had the worst allergy attack of my life... it took 24 hours of LOTS of drugs to get that one under control!) Still worth it!

We also attended a Civil War Reenactment with the kids and watched one of the battles. The kids were fascinated. A great way to spend the Memorial Day weekend. The train ride on the "Roaring Camp Railroad" was a highlight... it was great to watch their faces when the steam engine blew its whistle! We loved it and are so glad we could go this weekend. Thanks for a fun time!! I will post a few more pictures as soon as our photographer sends them along. :)

Baseball and Dance Recitals!

Ellie had her first dance recital this weekend... she was so stinkin' cute!! She was a little nervous, but did a great job!!! The film ended up being a little blurry, but you get the idea....

Also, Noah just finished up another season of baseball. He learned a lot this year and worked really hard. It was fun to go and watch him play. We're so glad that his friend Caden ended up playing on his team.. they had a blast together!

Lots of activities are wrapping up for us... I am SO excited! It's been such a busy school year. It will be so nice to have some down time to catch up... (maybe!)

I do LOVE to watch these guys strut their stuff, though!!! :)