Happy Birthday Papa Steve!

Happy Birthday to the BEST Papa Steve our kids could ask for!

Hope the weather dries up soon so we can all pick "rock!" 
Stay safe on the farm and have a super weekend!

Milestones Continue to be Reached in Stang Household

 Last week was a BIG WEEK in our house. Andray completed Pre-School. We can't say enough about his teacher Mrs. Swanson - sending Dray to Pre-School was the best decision we made for him and he's truly "come out of his shell!"  He told me last week after he was all done that he wishes he could stay in Pre-School forever. I agree, time is going by way too fast! He is going to love Kindergarten though - so excited for him!

 Roslyn was beyond excited to get her first bike for her 4th birthday last week! We finally got to try the bike out over the weekend. Talk about NO FEAR - she caught on real quickly.

 Andray of course had to set up the race track.  He was a good teacher for Roz though, told her "make wide turns, not sharp turns so you don't wipe out!"  Big brothers are the best!

Despite telling the kids it's "not a race," Andray just had to beat Roslyn around the driveway. She only wiped out once - but after wiping away her tears, she hopped right back on her bike. Hoping for nice weather this summer so we can be outside every day!

 Our "Special Tree" is finally in bloom  - and perfect timing for Memorial Weekend. Thought a lot about our loved ones who have gone to Heaven over the weekend.

 Jake and I planted this tree nearly 7 years ago - I love every May when it blooms.

My mom saved my white bonnet from when I was a baby. So glad Roslyn and now Carrine have had the chance to wear it!  I truly enjoyed my long weekend with Jake and the kids. Only 4 days left until summer break, can't wait!

Thinking of Our Loved Ones this Memorial Weekend...

 

Hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Weekend.

 

Thinking of all our loved ones who have gone to Heaven this weekend, especially Gpa Andy who we lost 7 months ago. Hard to believe we were celebrating Gpa and Gma Stang's 60th wedding anniversary a year ago this weekend. I will never forget watching Gpa and Gma Stang polka in the basement of St. Nick church. Gpa Andy is thought of often and missed!

 

A special THANK YOU to all the service men and women who have fought for our Freedom and continue to fight for our freedom...God Bless the USA.

Roslyn Had a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat Birthday!!!!

Roslyn's dreams came true when she woke up yesterday morning and ran into our living room to see her pink and purple Princess bike waiting for her, surrounded by pink and purple balloons!

Her exact works... "Mom, I LOVE it!"...as she bear-hugged my leg. (tears!)

Her pink and purple bike is complete with a baby carrier in the front for her Baby Sally!

Andray and Roz enjoyed a balloon party in our stairwell before heading to daycare!

Roslyn wanted to head to Chuck-E-Cheese for supper...was our first time there as a family and we really had a blast - perfect place for our kids' ages!

It's meant to be - I ordered the pizza and drinks and the worker handed me #11 to put on our table.

 The kids had a blast going on all the rides and playing some archade games. So thankful everything takes just 1 token! Made it much easier for the kiddos.

150 tickets earned Rozzy this sucker...think she's just a "tad" excited to be 4?!

We headed home to sing Roz "Happy Birthday" and enjoy some Birthday cupcakes.

Roslyn had a busy, but great day! Hope all her wishes come true this year!

Can't wait for Roz to start riding bike with Andray in the driveway - it's going to be a fun summer!

Happy 4th Birthday Roslyn Ann!!!!

Happy 4th Birthday to our incredibly loveable and intense Roslyn Ann!!!!

We love you more than words can say!

 Roslyn is beyond excited to be four!

So sweet...

Rozzy is FOUR...Happy, Happy Birthday...our Baby Girl is not a baby anymore!

Pre-School was the BEST thing for Andray this year!

 I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Andray's pre-school field trip at Munsinger Gardens yesterday. Despite the rain, it was a lot of fun with all the little kids.

 Mrs. Swanson is such a great teacher - we are so thankful for all she's done for Andray this year!

 Andray was impressed with the water dam and how loud it was!

The rain started coming down pretty hard after our first stop at the water dam, so the camera got put away. We didn't get to go into the Greenhouse because of broken glass, so we did a quick tour of the lower gardens. Andray enjoyed running on the "brick roads" in the rose garden with Quentin. We headed back to school for the picnic in his classroom. Just can't believe tomorrow is Andray's last day of pre-school and he'll be heading to Kindergarten next year! He's definitely ready!

Roslyn's Birthday Week is Finally Here!!!!

Roslyn was pretty excited to start her official birthday festivities yesterday! It was enjoyable to see how happy she was!

Roslyn was so proud of her birthday cake that she helped make and decorate.

Can't believe our Roslyn Ann is going to be 4 this week!

 Roz got to pick out her own birthday balloons this year - she loves her Princesses!

Roslyn loves to pick our "flowers" in our front yard :)

Precious...

Roz was pumped for her party yesterday - was glad we could be out in the garage and playing outside with the kiddos!

May all your wishes come true this year Rozzy!

Pure JOY!

Roz was pumped to open presents - thanks for the great gifts Godmom Rhonda and Papa and Gma Stang!

Capped off a super fun day running in the rain! Does it get any better than that?

Poor Neely was scared of the thunder! Uncle Brian did a great job of explaining that it was just God and the Angels bowling in Heaven - she was fine after she understood that!

Roz and Mya had a blast in the puddles!

One Happy Birthday Girl!

Ah, Roz was tired after her big day - was sleeping before 7:30 pm...love it!