Preschool Graduation

This was mclayne's last week of preschool, so the class went to the Denver Aquarium (mclayne's favorite place) one day and had a picnic/ceremony yesterday. I didn't bring my camera to the aquarium, but luckily Rochelle (aka mclayne's future mil) snapped a few of Mclayne & Chase.


















Park Day
I did remember to bring my camera, but most of the pics turned out blurry. So, once again I borrowed a few from Rochelle.
Can you see a theme? These two are quite fond of each other and talk about getting married a little (lot) too much. Chase even drew a picture of mclayne & him holding hands in his preschool journal and offered to catch bugs for her. He's got skills for a preschooler!
Love this funny face pic...especially the photo-bomber Cole.



Getting her diploma and stuffed animal. She later traded it to a classmate who likes elephants. More proof that Mrs Holly is a miracle-worker...she has come along way!




Just 68 days until KindERgarten...

Pets

A while ago Mclayne recorded this video of her pets...


Not as funny as her other video, but impressive that she 1) didn't say "this video is going to be awesome" once, and 2) she still considers herself a great owner!?

Anyway, the caterpillars in the video transformed into butterflies and we released them yesterday. She was very ready for them to be let free into the wild. That is until one of them lingered on her finger for a minute too long and the "Darla" instinct came out. I'm not sure how she became so attached after literally 2 minutes holding the butterfly, but she was heart-broken when it flew away. In the saddest little voice she kept saying things like
"I'm trying really hard not to cry"
"I hope it comes back to visit every day"
"Why did we have to raise butterflies anyway"
A few minutes later, "Darla" faded and green earth-loving Mclayne was back. The momentary heartbreak was worth her being licked by the butterflies freakishly long tongue/sucker. I highly recommend it.



"All of our recent pictures/videos were taken with Laynie's camera, so they're not the best. But I did have fun with Picnik on this one.


As you can see/hear from the video, Cole is busy watching (and then falling asleep to) garbage truck/car movies.