Saturday, June 11, 2016

Fishing Camp

Kate and Max were invited to participate in a 1-day fishing camp at Harris Lake the first day of summer!  Holy mole, they had such a blast! They learned about the surrounding ecosystem, did crafts, hiked, skimmed for creatures in the big pond, learned to cast, bait and reel in their own fish! An amazing experience!!!

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Last Day...

...As First Graders
Look Out Second Grade, Here We Come!!!

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

EOY Parties

 Kate and Max's classes had ice cream socials and slideshow to celebrate the end of first grade!
Kate's End of Year
 Max's End of Year
 I am so grateful to Mimi and Pop Pop for coming to spend some quality time with Alexander and Anna so I could spend the afternoon with Kate and Max.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Maniac Marathon

Kate and Max decided to participate in the Maniac Marathon at their school again this year.  The goal of the program is to get kids (and their families) outside and moving! So, between walking to school, touring DC and hiking in the mountains the kids accrued 25 miles and finished their final 1.2 miles today with the whole school cheering them on!  It was an exciting mile and we are so proud of our little marathoners!

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Kranz Kids Triathlon

As we transition from spring to summer sports there is a little overlap from time to time.  Today we fit in swim team time trials, a baseball game and a 3-mile bike ride (littles and I stroll) before lunch!!! Poor Peter missed all the fun due to work.  Anna and Alexander were super stars! They made fun wherever they were - having a picnic breakfast pool-side, playing with inchworms and collecting treasures!

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Kate's Poetry Cafe

Today was Kate's Poetry Cafe! The kids put together a poetry booklet with a Shape, Diamante, Haiku, Acrostic and Cinquain poem.  All but one of her poems were about bunnies! Cute Kate was very excited to share her shape poem "Trains".  Kate presented her poem with confidence and poise - we are so proud of you KK!

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

22 Months


Alexander is as sweet as ever.  He is talking, running and busy playing all the time. He has so much to say and is eager to play wherever the kids are. He has decided Daddy's car is the best!

Alex has been traveling (Washington DC, Wilmington, Greensboro) and going to a lot of the kids' extra activities (school, baseball, swimming, ballet) this month. He enjoys exploring new places (and toys) and loves seeing the kids in action especially from the baby backpack. 
He is adding words hourly! He is putting phrases together like "Are you ____, Thank you _______, Morning _______,  Play outside please, not again, hold me, up please, Oh NO!"  He uses so much expression and feeling when he talks. He tells us when he is scared. He uses hand gestures to cover his mouth when he is shocked and surprised. He waves his arms in the arm when he just don't care...and wants to be super silly. He gives hugs and kisses with such love and enthusiasm.

Alex likes to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY! He chases after the kids with water guns, spray bottles or buckets full of water.  He follows them all around the house and gets right in the middle of all the action.  He plays legos in Max's room. Critters, Barbies and baby dolls in the girls room. Tea parties, crafts, cars, little people and kitchen in the bonus room. Whenever we leave the house there is a car in his hand.  Outside, he waters the follows, rides the big wheels, digs in the dirt, and plays with worms.

We love you so much. You add so much love, joy, and laughter to each day.  Keep talking, running, playing and loving!

XOXO
Mama, Dadda
KK, Ma, & Anna