Thursday, June 12, 2014

pomp and circumstance

today was caroline's pre-k graduation.

phew. i didn't think she was gonna make it #sarcasm

what follows are terrible photos for several reasons:
  1. the lighting in this conference room is atrocious
  2. my camera is not all that great
  3. i am not all that great at photography
  4. many of the family and friends of the other grads were wicked obnoxious, pushing and elbowing to get to the front, clogging the aisles instead of staying in seats, using giant ipads as cameras, and just generally thinking that they and their child were the most important people there #endrant
the procession
 

singing the songs which i wanted to video but didn't bother since i don't need a video of someone else videoing this with an ipad #notbitter



diploma time. 

i had to push people whose kids had already walked out of the way in order to get in and get these shots. #soannoying



unofficial portraits

she was melting down because the cake line was really long and she was worried there wouldn't be any left because i was wasting time taking pictures. it was a giant cake.  it was not really an issue.  but damn she was worried about it.








half smile.  i'll take it.




hilarious



her teachers, ms. grace and ms. jill


two of her besties


finally got some cake



the "official" photos



Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Monday, June 9, 2014

time flies

i was putting caroline's spring pictures away and realized they'd be her last preschool photos. sad face.

her first school photos at goddard next to her last...

the hair...

graduation on thursday. cannot deal.


Sunday, June 8, 2014

Saturday, June 7, 2014

still monster jammin' it



it's hard to believe that Q's first monster jam event was more then 4 years ago. he still loves it after all this time.  we just spent a small fortune on tickets for two upcoming shows, so i made an autograph book on snapfish using all the photos we've taken at events over the years.  we have been to 21 monster jam shows.  yeah 21.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

big brother saves the day

caroline was stressing out about what to bring for share day today. their blend of the week is "gr" and she couldn't think of anything to bring.

Q suggested grave digger. i expected her to protest because it's not a "girl" toy.

but she didn't. instead she thought it was a fantastic idea.

nice job, buddy.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

yup


that is a gr word.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Sunday, June 1, 2014

that's not how it works

caroline, after being asked why she sucks her thumb: "because i'm thirsty."

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Friday, May 30, 2014

time flies


how is this kid almost a 2nd grader?

Thursday, May 29, 2014

anatomy


caroline thinks the bones in your body make up your skellington.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

tooth!

caroline lost her first tooth today!


it was super wiggly, and basically pointing forward, so she asked me to pull it out.  luckily, it came right out.
 

"dear tooth fairy, i lost my first tooth.  please can please bring merida? thank you. love, caroline rupon"

big bad wolf

Q moved up in cub scouts tonight.  he's now a big bad wolf scout.




 



student of the month!


i assume everyone wins at some point?  yay Q!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014

wiggles

caroline has a wiggly tooth.  already. 

last week she registered for kindergarten.  now she's about to lose her first tooth.

so not ready for this.


Sunday, May 25, 2014

4 weeks to go


frozen party prep is well on its way!

Saturday, May 24, 2014

tomatoes and peppers, a plenty

driveway garden 2014 edition:
5 kinds of tomatoes, 11 types of peppers, mini eggplant, and some assorted compost surprises










Thursday, May 22, 2014


how is this child registered for kindergarten?

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

go get 'em tiger


last week as a tiger cub!!!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Monday, May 19, 2014

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Saturday, May 17, 2014

liar liar

caroline didn't believe me that i was going to brush her hair without hurting her. 

she told me, "liar, liar. you have fire on your pants."

Friday, May 16, 2014

Thursday, May 15, 2014

all in the family

according to quentin, he flunked his social studies test today because instead of drawing a picture of his family, he drew a picture of spiderman fighting doctor octopus.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

unassisted

Q was playing 3rd base during his baseball game tonight. he fielded a grounder and tagged out the runner advancing from 2nd base. a legitimate baseball play!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

waiting for AAA. in style.


smoke and pink stuff pouring out of your car is so much fun.