May

May has been a seriously busy month for us: First Communion, Zach's Graduation (trip to Wichita), Homeschool Track & Field Day, Cabin-camping with friends, and now bedroom redecorating.

I've already posted regarding Sophia's First Holy Communion. The next weekend we traveled to Wichita for a quick visit for my oldest nephew's college graduation. Congrats to Zach! Go for that MS ASAP. Had a nice visit with my sister, brothers, parents, and other family members we don't see that often. (PS we live in NE - it's just north of KS)
Zach the Grad with some of his fans.

The Wednesday following that trip, the kids participated in the annual Track & Field Day. Sophia was even interviewed for the local news. Sophia, Will & Nicholas each ran, jumped, gunny sack raced, kicked soccer balls, and threw softballs. It was ALOT of fun - and a bit chilly. I led a group of six 5 & 6 year old boys.
5/6 year old boys at the Track & Field Day.
Will is in the gray hoodie on the left.

The next weekend our friends Matt & Dawn Sauer brought their crew of five daughters to hang out with us at the local lake. Kids fished - didn't catch anything, girls got all gussy-ed up at the local beauty college as part of Sophia's early BDay party, and lots of kids were almost blown away by gale-force winds. Luckily, no one blew into the lake. Nicholas did take a little swim, but thankfully he had his life-jacket on.

Lucy, Clara, Sophia, Anna & Mary after hair-dos.

Sauer & Krondak Kiddos:) with their
candy necklaces (AKA warrior beads).

This Memorial Day weekend we've been switching bedrooms for the kiddos. Will and Nicholas are moving into the bigger "blue" room and Sophia is moving into the newly painted purple room. Talk about alot of work, but it will be well worth it in the end.

Will's TBall game. Team sponsors: Adams & Swanson Funeral Home!

Summer is in full swing. Swim lessons and Library reading program start in a week or two. Multiple Tball games a week. Hello, Summer!

Sophia's First Communion

This past weekend was Sophia's First Holy Communion. It has been a good, long year of CCD preparation and school at home to get her ready to receive our Lord, Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity, in this beautiful sacrament. It was also May Crowning at church AND Mother's Day. Sophia and the other little Communicant, Amy, got to carry up Mary's crown together, then placed it on together;).

In front of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes before Mass.

As you can tell it was a little breezy outside.

Both sets of Grandparents came for the special day.

Amy and Sophia with Fr. Mark Seiker.

She was quite done with pictures by this time - as you can tell from the teary eyes.

She justed wanted a snack, MMMOOMMM!

All smiles as she poses with the decorated brownies.

Our good friends, Mary Kate & Ron Tejral, made the trip up from Stillwater, OK. We've been friends since we met them at OSU while Michael was a grad student. We had a great time visiting and letting the kids get re-acquainted. 9 kiddos between the two families!