Registration

St. Patrick's Day was a big day in our house.  We registered the triple Smith for Kindergarten.  It wasn't our scheduled night, but Matthew was going out of town and I wasn't going by myself.  

 They each had to take their test called the lollipop test.  

 Luckily, we had been to the doctor the week before and had their eyes and ears checked, so we got to skip all of those rotations.  They all got a new book about kindergarten and we were on our way.

It was pretty quick and easy since we had all of our paperwork filled out and ready.  I hope Kindergarten is that easy this fall.  No tears were shed, but I have a feeling I will need some tissues on the first day of school.

More Soccer

Soccer season started a month ago.  This time Ellie has joined Evan on the soccer field.  Charlotte said she didn't want to run, so she is sitting out on this sport.  The first practice was a very cold night, but they were ready.   

 Their first game was a freezing cold night, so I was bundled up and not taking pictures.  Their 2nd game had better weather.  

 Since this is Evan's second season I think he is getting into it more.  He has already scored 5 times.  He has even gotten a little more aggressive.  

 Ellie is still figuring this game out.  She usually has so much energy, but she just wants to sit and drink her water.  

 She is learning and trying.  

Go Kicking Cougars!

Welcome to Neverland Birthday Party

This year their birthday fell on a Saturday, so we got to celebrate on their actual birthday.  When they woke up they each had 5 star balloons in their rooms.  They were really excited. 

 After a yummy breakfast from McDonalds we headed to the church to get everything ready.  

This years theme was Peter Pan.  They love the movie and that is one of their favorite rides at Disney.  Here are the invitations I had made from Luna Petunia Designs.  It was really cute.  

When you came in you saw a map of Neverland

Captain Hook was waiting with the goodies.  Fairy wings for the girls and wooden swords my dad made for the boys.

Everyone got a Peter Pan story book with some chocolate gold doubloons and a pixie dust wand.  

 Tiger Lily, Peter Pan & Wendy were waiting on their guest.  

Now welcome to "Neverland"

 Matthew made the cute sign with all the different locations in Neverland

Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, Wendy, Peter Pan & Tiger Lily ready to party.

Now for the food

"Tick Tock Crock" nuggets

"Hook's Pirate Booty" puffs

"Wendy's Walk the Plank" crackers & "Gold Doubloons" cheese

"Cannon Balls" Grapes

"Tiger Lily's Veggies"

"The Lost Boys Trail Mix"

"Tink's Fairy Wands" and "Second Star to the Right divinity"

"Mr. Smee's Sweet Tea"

"Mermaid Lagoon Punch"

Peter Pan & pixie dust cupcakes

Ellie had a Tiger Lily cake, Evan had a Peter Pan cake, and Charlotte had a Wendy cake

This time we opened presents as each guest came in.  It was a little less hectic this way.  

 Digging into the food.

 Fun times with family & friends

Cake & singing time.

 Then we headed to the gym to play on the pirate ship.

We also had a pixie dust sand art area

 All the kids

They love planning their birthday parties and love it when the day actually arrives.  It was a fun & magical day in "Neverland" - where you never grow up!