Rubix and Daddy were watching a Blaze monster truck show one evening in May. Keith has always commented that Rubix doesn't look like him, but when you look at this picture, they look very much alike. They have the same nose and face structure. I absolutely love this picture.
As I had mentioned before, Phoenix had several cavities that needed to be filled. I left early from work to pick her up from school to get the 3rd out 4 cavities filled. The dentist, didn't really make eye contact or conversation with Phoenix and kept talking to me. She then saw the needle that he put in her mouth which really freaked her out. To make a very long story short. she didn't get the cavity filled that day, but went away with her mouth numb. She spent about 30 minutes in the car by herself while I took a Mommy moment to calm down. She fell asleep on the ride home, IMMEDIATELY, and continued to sleep for hours. It was one of the hardest parenting moments I have had. I really wanted to yell at her, but I couldn't blame her. She was already tired and then this strange man is trying to put things in her mouth. I really want to give the dentist feedback about coming down to the kids level and earning their trust, but I was too upset to be nice at the time. Luckily, she was able to go again, on the last day of school, and she has one last appointment next week to get the 4th and final cavity filled.
Westgate Gators had there annual practice swim meet/ time trials in late May. Here is a cute picture of Rubix wishing Axel luck and Phoenix cheering him on as well. Axel rocked his age group and swept the time trials with 1st in every event, breast, back, free, butterfly and the individual medley.
The last weekend in May I went to Washington University in St. Louis for my last Fellowship weekend. It was bittersweet to be done with the long presentations, and have to say goodbye to the other fellows and Wash U faculty. On the way home, I was able to see the Grand Canyon for the first time. It looks spectacular. I definitely want to visit it in the future with the family.
Rubix had a few rough weeks where he just didn't want to go to bed. He would turn his light on and be up until late in the night. The picture on the right is him at about 10:30 pm at night where his light was on and he threw his shirt and diaper on the floor. I had to put his diaper on and turn the light out. He did this several times. Some days I didn't go in to check on him and he would wake in a pool of urine and other days I was able to tuck him in and turn his light off. On another occasion he had gone to bed with his blinds up and blanket pulled out, so when I went in the morning he was all wrapped up in his blanket.
The week after school got out we headed to Sacramento to spend a few days with the Jolley's. Before the long ride we went to the park to get some energy out.
I was hoping to get a cute picture of them all in their tie dyes, but it didn't quite work out.
Instead they were mesmerized by a magic show that Marshall Lane Elementary was throwing for their last day of school, picnic in the park. We thought it was strange how busy El Quito Park was and it was funny that it was Axel's old school.
Axel made a mustache and goatee with clay at Auntie's house.
He looks old and sophisticated.
It was exceptionally hot in Sacramento when we were there, but we did manage to get to the park early one morning.
The cousins really enjoyed spending time together. It was fun to see them reconnect after almost half a year.
Axel is such a little charmer and surprised us all with spelling Bray out for Braylin.
He then did Aya. So cute!
Here we are on the way back to Auntie's house. The kids swam each day in Auntie's pool. It was amazing how none of us minded the cold water because of the 100 + degree weather.
Grandma came over for dinner one night. She stayed all afternoon! It was the longest time she has ever spent during one of our visits. It was such a pleasure to visit with her.
I see a little resemblance as I continue to look more like my mom and Phoenix continues to look like me :)
Another fun day at the park during the first week of summer break.
On June 15th the Bartolos came to visit. It was so much fun to catch up with them. Max is 11 now and going into 6th grade, Sophie is going into 3rd grade and Christian is 4. I can't believe they have been in Singapore for 6 years now! We have seen them every year because Elisa is so good at contacting me when she is in town visiting he sister.
Here are the kiddos wishing Daddy and very happy Father's Day.
We enjoyed a nice pancake breakfast. The kids made him a fun banner and cards and we went to the pool in the afternoon. I feel bad that I didn't get more pictures.
Here is Axel during the practice swim meet.
Here is Phoenix swimming. She did really well during the practice swim meet and was seeded second in all events behind a girl going into the 2nd grade who has a June birthday.
Last I will leave you with a clip of Phoenix reading. It is so much fun to listen to her read. She has such animation already. It is very impressive to me as I struggled with reading in my early years.
Next up is my 40th birthday in a couple of day. It is hard to believe, but it is finally here. We have little Grammy and Grampy coming to visit for a week through the 4th and then Keith's birthday. It should be a fun month of visits and play.
