Phineas and Ferb

Our household can't get enough of the Disney cartoon, Phineas and Ferb. Yes, Keith and I can admit to humming and singing Wiggles, Blues Clues, and Dora tunes, however the songs from Phineas and Ferb are by far the BEST from a children's show. Sorry, Elmo. How can you not be curious about song titles like, S.I.M.P(Squirrels in my pants), Backyard Beach, Disco Miniature Golfing Queen, and our FAVE, Gitchee Gitchee Goo?!? This leads me to this really grainy video clip of Mackenzie and Mason gettin' their groove on to our favorite Phineas and Ferb song. Check out Mason's moves. He has more rhythm than anyone in the Lay Family!!!

Mackenzie's Holiday Program

Keith and I were able to spend time with Mackenzie in her classroom the last day before she went on Track Break. Mackenzie in on Track 5 which means she has the entire month of December off! We made turkey hands and the class sang a few songs. Track 5 also had a Holiday Program which we attended. Of course, the Kindergarten class did the BEST!

October

October was a very eventful month for the Lay Family. Between, Keith being in Utah for 8 days for work, me losing my gall bladder and trying to fit in Halloween festivities, I think I can say we are all glad to finally be in the month of November. Thank you everyone for your well wishes during my gall bladder surgery. I am healing well and will hopefully have relief from the ongoing pain I once was having. Here is a glimpse of the month...no, you won't see any xrays, ultrasounds, or gall bladder pics(Debbie!).


We were able to go fishing before Keith left for Utah. We were just about to leave and what do you know, we caught something, a catfish.

Mason enjoys a Chocolate Halloween cupcake made by my coworker, Carmen. She is a fantastic baker!
We visited The Farm, a local farm in North Las Vegas. It was quite small, but was just enough for the kids. There were chickens, peacocks, turkeys, ponies, and of course, pumpkins. Mackenzie was on the hunt for the "right" pumpkin to take to school.

Mason followed the chicken around the pumkpin patch. He wasn't quite sure what to make of it! Hmmm...dinner?

I was able to volunteer in Mackenzie's classroom for Pumpkin Math. The students had a fun time observing, measuring, and squishing! Kindergarten is so much fun!


Our lil' firefighter and Tinkerbell get ready for some treats.

Mason enjoys his first treat of the evening. See the sticky drool?

Mackenzie is a KINDERGARTENER!

Ready for her first day of school, Mackenzie was packing her Tinkerbell backpack a good 20 minutes before we left the house. She couldn't wait for her First Day of Kindergarten!

Mackenzie and Daddy walk a whole 50 steps to school! Mackenzie is attending the elementary school around the corner from our house. She is enrolled in an All-day Kindergarten class. I also taught 5th grade at this school 3 years ago when we moved to Vegas. It is comforting to know that she will be with a wonderful and caring staff. I know my friends/colleagues will take good care of her!

Mackenzie stops in front of the Kindergarten playground. She can't wait to play at recess with her new friends. She's been eyeing the playground all summer!

Mrs. Kennedy is Mackenzie's teacher.

Mackenzie gets ready for Circle Time. She's ready for a fun-filled day of Kindergarten!

Our Little Mermaid

Mackenzie's first swim lesson of the year was on Saturday. She had a total of 20 last year and will probably have at least 10 this year. She remembers a lot of what she learned 9 months ago and even surprised me with her confidence this last weekend. Her swim instructor, Sophia is an incredible teacher! We are so proud of Mackenzie. As she improves, so does my heart rate each and every time she gets in the pool. Take a peek...

MmmmM...Sushi

The Lam Family, Jeff, Lisa, Brandon, and Danika, plus Danika's friend Michelle came over yesterday afternoon to hang out and to have dinner. Danika and Michelle braved our very COLD pool. I have been meaning to buy a new thermometer to check the temperature. It must have been no warmer than 60 degrees, maybe 50! Brrrrrr...




After the swimming festivities and a few loads of laundry(hehe), we headed to dinner. Of course, we went to our fave spot Tachi. Can't go wrong with sushi! Thanks for stopping by Lam Family. See you next month???

Happy Easter!