May Mayhem

Most of you parents out there know how crazy May can be.  End of the year presentations, concerts and recitals fill the calendar.  With five kids things often conflict so it is rare that Greg and I both get to attend an event as we must "divide and conquer".  This year was no exception.  We had two piano recitals, three concerts, and a preschool graduation.  Throw soccer and normal flute and piano lessons in the mix and you have one busy family.  That is nothing to say of the church activities.  Unfortunately we didn't get pictures of everything.  Here are a few from our May Mayhem.

One weekend Greg and all the boys attended the annual father and son campout.  It is fun for them all.  Lizzy had a birthday party to go to so just Anna and I went out to dinner together.  That was great fun.  

Ben at the Father and Son campout

This is a pillow Adam had to sew for his Family and Consumer science class.  It is not a class he hopes to ever take again.

One weekend my brother and his family came for one last visit before they left the great state of Iowa.  We loved having them close by even if we didn't get to see them as often as we would have liked.  We are glad they are still not too far in Wisconsin.

I had hoped to get a picture of the whole Ebbert/Finch clan, but the kids were too busy playing.  Lawson, Ben and Jacob playing together.  I think the girls were locked in their room creating something and giggling together.

Jacob, my little frog at his preschool graduation.  How is it possible my baby is going to kindergarten?

Anna finished fifth grade, which is the end of elementary school here.  On the last day the parents are invited to come and clap out their kids from elementary school to middle school.  This is Anna with three of her friends.  I guess you have to wear glasses to be friends with them:)    Again, I cannot believe Anna will be in middle school with Adam next year.  It is just not possible!

Anna playing at her piano recital.  She did fantastic.

We managed to squeeze in a trip to Living History farms one weekend.  Here is Anna.

Adam at Living History Farms.  Don't let the fun face fool you.  He was less than thrilled to be there although he did great at keeping a good attitude even though Living History Farms is not his favorite place.

Anna and Lizzy

Lizzy and Jacob