I've been reading and trying some new ways to alleviate allergy symptoms. Fresh local honey used regularly is one fo them. I also learned that some warm water with lemon juice breaks down on congestion and honey soothes the throat. It's my new favorite treatment along with refilling my expensive allergy medicine. I should have done that right away....something to remember for next year (that is if I don't spend spring in Hawaii).
Today we headed to the park for a joy school graduation. We ate watermelon, cookies, and fresh squeezed lemonade. We attempted a water balloon toss (five seconds of throwing), jumped, swung, slid, climbed, played. It's been a good year and I sure love these moms.
It's fitting that my mom's birthday falls on Memorial Day. Today I honor the sacrifice, service, and love of all our veterans and the sacrifice, service, and love of my angel mother. There's a lot to be thankful for.
This morning we went on a family bike ride around the neighborhood followed by swimming and a barbecue at the Harnois' home. It was the first swim of the season. This is a picture of the men's table before Ray Gorze got thrown into the pool by Jared and Spencer (don't worry..his son got his keys and phone out of his pockets beforehand). I find it interesting that at these parties the adults usually separate by gender.
It was a wonderful day.
I helped out in Cameron's class today and it was a good thing, because all the darling Sunbeams were full of energy! I feel so blessed that Cameron has Kristi for a teacher. She is so patient, creative, and loving. I'm inspired just watching her.
The cousins came to play today. Mary and Annie played with Mary's new spirograph kit. I remember "spirographing" when I was little, so I was excited to buy it for her birthday this year. Then all the kids poured themselves in to this sweet cousin soup.
The kids and I headed to Bobbio's pizza for our final joy school field trip. The kids got to take a tour and bake their own pizzas; it was super delicious!
Since the school met their fundraising goal the kids were treated to a day of jumpy houses. They staggered the classes so that each student could rotate through the 3 jump houses for a half hour. Noah's class was one of the first ones so I got to catch a few pictures while I helped manage the chaos (although they really didn't need me there was so much help).
