Swimming

So knowing that had this little pool to cool off has been bothering the kids because they have not got to use it, well until today. So this afternoon Delaney wore me down and I let her go ahead and try it out, well after doing a swimsuit model show she finally decided on which swimsuit she liked and fit her best. She splashed around for about an 1/2 hour and practiced her splits and was done, but was a very happy girl. Her chant was this is so much fun, fun, fun. And she has had a good day she told me and hopes Gretchen did too at school. I am sure that she got to use the pool will be the first thing she tells Gretchen when the bus arrives, so I am going to have to let Gretchen try it out before or after tumbling class. But the countdown is on and there is only 4 more days left of school for Gretchen until both are on the Summer Break! I am looking forward to a great summer!!

Memorial Day Parade & Yet Another

So both of my girls was in the Memorial Day Parade, just not the same one so first we went to Gretchen's in Casstown, which I was in too because it was for the Brownie Troop. And after walking from the old firehouse to the cemetary parade number 1 was complete. I was just thankful the weather wasn't as hot and sunny this morning, so it wasn't a bad walk at all. Of course, now that Gretchen can ride her bike she was disappointed she could not decorate and ride, but that is against the Girl Scouts rules, they must march and lead the parade. If I wasn't the leader I probably would have let her decide, but I didn't think it would be good if the co-leader let her daughter back out of the parade to ride her bike. Maybe next year I will let her ride her bike in Fletcher, but of course at the cost of no candy getting, decisions, decisions. After I dismissed the girls to their parents and to be honest we skipped out on the presentation there so we could have a little breathing time and snack before heading to Fletcher so Delaney could ride the Preschool Float (hayride wagon). This was Delaney's first parade as an participant and she was a little nervous, but did great waving, smiling and throwing candy. And Gretchen was excited to see some of her friends in the parade and they threw her candy from the special pack, aka big packs, lol. All and all it was a jam packed, but fun weekend and I am sad to see it end.

Farmer Frock

So we always talked about it and never have done it, plant a garden. This year we are officially doing it. Our tomato plants and pepper plants are planted, the seeds are in the ground for onions, green beans, lettuce, sweet corn and pumpkins. The girls are very excited and like I mentioned in the Banana Slug post will be a great Frock Girl Summer project. So we will have to let you know how it goes, but here are our little ones watering it down after our planting session.

Preschool Graduation

Today was Delaney's Preschool Graduation program at Miami East Elementary since the new Fletcher Methodist Church is not going to be dedicated until July. The older class started with songs and then Delaney's class came to the stage and had the option to introduce themselves in the microphone on the stage to everyone and she said "my name is Delaney Frock" - impressive I have to say!! They then performed their songs. The older class had little graduation hats and got certificates of completion since they are graduating to Kindergarten. Delaney's class was graduating to the next class. They then had a reception complete with cake and punch. They all did a great job and doesn't she look beautiful?

Memories

This Memorial Day Weekend is the first in our new home as we closed on Jason's b-day last year and with some problems didn't get to move in until Aug. So being our first Spring we get to see what grows where in our yard. And basically there are Hostas everywhere, which is probably good for me. I actually think I am going to try to thin them out and transplant a few here and there to complete the back yard and the sides of the house. Sad to say, but the worst landscaping is probably in the front of the house, so we are looking to relandscape this fall to get it cheaper and some time to think about what we want where and if we want to expand a certain area, but one thing that I love is the peony bush right outside my front door, not loving the location, but am loving the bush, might try to move that too in the fall. Many of you know I don't know my plants, but I do know that one. As you see it is this pretty pink color, but more importantly everytime I see it or smell their beautiful scent I smell memories. See growing up my Mama and Papa as I referred to them as had several beautiful peony bushes on the North side of their house, it was actually the property divider from them and their neighbor, which ended up being a dear friend of mines, Liza, house. I remember every Memorial Day weekend they would be in full bloom and my Mama would foil wrap her old coffee cans, hand cut some peonys and decorate the graves of my great grandparents and her beloved brother. Then after the parade on Monday and decorating the gravesites we would have a family picnic outside at the picnic table and my Great Aunt Grace, 3 doors down, would have all her family in and we would all walk back and forth and get caught up. It is amazing what one flower can bring back to you! Thanks for the memories this Memorial Day weekend!

We are going to have to watch that one.

The title says it all. This is what I said to Jason after Gretchen asked my dad to take her a ride on his Harley. She hopped right on and went down the road, but wasn't ready to stop riding so went around the country block. I of course am telling her to hold on basically for dear life and she is all cool and collected and by the time she got back from her ride she was barely holding on and loving it! Actually she asked when can she take another ride? What am I going to do with that girl? Jason swears we are all giving him gray hair and I think it will be Gretchen who gives me mine!

Great Game Gretchen

So Monday they had another game and this one went into extra innings because they were tied, there is more to that story, but I won't let my bitterness come out here, I am focusing on the postive game my Gretchen had. First some background, there is something like 15 girls on the team this year, not enough for 2 teams and some extras for 1 team. And this is the first league of softball, before this year they play t-ball mixed league to get some basics. This year they are still doing some basics, but they seperate girls to softball and boys to baseball. Still wanting them to play the positions to get a feel for each of them and to see what they are better at and like. Gretchen got to play outfield tonight, but spent most of her game on 3rd base. And she was the teams MVP tonight, at least in my mind. She was rocking it and getting everyone out on 3rd. Basically if they got to 2nd and had to face Frock they were out if they could get the ball to her. I think it was 2 innings she got the majority of the outs. One inning all 3 outs!! And mind you they only play 4-5 innings and have to set out at least one inning. So when they went into extra innings guess who got 3rd base, that is right Frock! They did end up losing the game, but Gretchen and the rest of her team played hard and didn't go down without a fight! Even walking to the car after the game the asst. coach said I think we found a 3rd baseman tonight and I have to agree! Plus she got a hit every time and only got out at 1st one time tonight. And yes, I am aware I am showing her as catcher, but I could not get a good pic on 3rd base. See the cute socks!