While trying to get this:

I had to go through some of this:

Luckily it was short lived and I got some good shots. (I did have to persuade Noah with a chip.)

I can’t believe he’s been in school for 3 years!
It was certainly bittersweet. I’m going to miss that classroom and those wonderful teachers.

These were Matty’s super amazing teachers: from left to right: Maria, Rosie, and Nina. (I made the aprons for them as a thank you, we’ll miss you so much gift!)

And my annual end-of-year picture of my Matty:

On to Kindergarten!!

(and Noah’s tootsies)

Enjoying Italian icees at the Homemade Craft Market in Rockville, MD.

Poor Noah took a digger when we were in Jersey. It made his face look little boy tough. The Newman-Os (like oreos) crumbs seal the deal.

I made this super-hero cape for him because he likes the character Super Why.
Matty’s super power is the power to be AWESOME.

He’s on watch, looking out for anyone needing help!

Enjoying some ice cream!

Oh noes!

Which was over a month ago. Jeez, I REALLY haven’t posted in a while.
Let’s see if I can remember back this far. Haha, just kidding.

I stitched up a super-duper birthday badge for Matty to wear on his big day. 5 years old! That’s a big one. :)
Mike and I set out some of his gifts from family and us so he would be surprised when he went to the table to go and eat breakfast. He WAS surprised!

Toward the end of his school day, we met up with him to celebrate with Matty’s teachers and classmates.

Next we went to the bowling alley. Matty kept saying, “Birthday bowling!” It was very cute.

There was some quasi-motorcyle riding as well.

Finally after a dinner of turkey hotdogs and grapes (Matty’s favorite), it was time for a mother load of sugar. CAKE!

Both Matty and Noah were really excited for this part.

He gave it a good go at the candles.

I made it chocolate and vanilla. It was delicious. Noah ate his in record time.

Can’t beat this happy smile:

It’s been a while. Too long in fact. But prepare yourself (Mom) for a shit-ton of cute pictures!
(Am I allowed to swear?)

Let’s start with Matty in the car:

Elevator shot: