A jaunt to Cleveland

Finally on Monday at the end of June we were off to Cleveland.  An uneventful trip but for me missing the turnoff in Indianapolis which got us to see some really interesting areas of town.  By this, I mean those neighborhoods that I wouldn't send someone I did not like out after dark.
Soon we were on the route and arrived safe.  The children were out to meet us and we were treated like visiting royalty.
So much to tell, Bridget lost her 1st tooth.

The children played and played.  I was amazed at how creative they were.  Henry and Emmett had taken a small basketball hoop apart and were using it for a cannon.  By sitting on the hoop Henry could spin the post part around.  I was shot a lot.  Emmett, was trying to bomb Henry with a ball in a net. Never could get that part, but it made sense to them.

The next important event was that Bridget finished Kindergarden.  Here she is on the last day of regular school.  So grown up. This is in the morning before she went.

And here she is after school with her very proud dad.

It just doesn't get any better than this.

I could not go to the actual graduation so I don't have any photos.  Nanna went but Molly said she cried, so I am glad I wasn't there or I would have cried too.

The children are so busy.  Always on the go.  Here are a few still photos of Henry and Emmett in their back yard.

Note the cape on Super Emmett.  He really likes Superman.  By the way he learned to ride a 2 wheeler all by himself.  He watched the others last year and just decided he could do it too.  He used Bridget's bike as the learner bike was on loan and hadn't been returned yet.  This was OK with Bridget until she decided it was her turn to ride, and then the possessive gene took over.  I was so proud of Emmett.  He even learned to push off, so he never need ask for help with this again.

I said that the boys seem enthralled with Superman.  I got that downloaded on the pad and here they are mesmerized.

Bridget decided that it was Summer.  It was quite hot while we were there.  Very unseasonable I was told. But sweaty weather just the same.
Bridget found a good way to stay cool.

Henry even took the time to explain WW II to me.  He reads so well.  Sounds like a 4th or 5th grader.  Bridget also reads very well and is working on her math facts.  She will keep him hopping to stay ahead.

Just before we had to come home the whole family went to Tai-Quan-Do.  The children especially seem to really enjoy it.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.  We had to go home.  Now we can anticipate the next time they come home. We had a great time and can't wait to see everyone again.