Vandervaart Family: May 2015

During the month of May, we continued to power through our renovations and am pleased to report that we think we are down to just 1 more week!

May was busy with many wonderful activities. Claire had a couple activities with her girl scout troop including a fun spa day where the moms did their hair, toenails and fingernails. The girls in her troop are so sweet and I really enjoy the moms. We have decided to not pursue girl scouts at this time so when cookie season comes around - I promise we are not holding back on you!! :)

My mom came to visit the first weekend of May and watched the kids while Pete and I went to a silent auction/benefit for the YMCA. We had a great time with the Koutsis and Farnsworth parents and won (through bidding) a summer evening date with the Cleveland Symphony orchestra and a family horseback ride at the local YMCA camp.

The next weekend, Beth and Matt came for a visit and we enjoyed relaxing over the weekend. We had the bounce house set up and hung out Friday night. Saturday night, Pete and Matt went to play poker with a couple guys while Beth and I unpacked my kitchen. It may sound like we got the shorter end of the deal - but if you know Beth and I at all - WE were the lucky ones! :)

The following weekend we went to a wedding in West Virginia. It was a wonderful evening spent with great friends and Pete's family.

Pete and I took a long vacation to Las Vegas for my cousin, Jesi's wedding. Pete's parents were gracious enough to watch our children for the almost week that we were gone. Pete and I had a wonderful time relaxing in the sun, playing Texas Hold 'Em, spending time with family, and realizing that Black Jack is NOT our forte! :)

The last weekend in May, we had a birthday party for Jake. He turned 4 on the 22nd and we are hoping that turning 4 means he will start to be a better listener?! Just kidding, we are realistic - just waiting for the day when we feel like we have a better grip on discipline with him.

Here are some pictures from our month of May:

Claire at her Girl Scout Event

One Saturday, we got planters and paint and had the kids plant flowers in their own personal planters

My mom and I took the girls to get their nails done :)

Our night at the YMCA silent auction

I met the younger two kids at school for "Muffins with Mom". We did a craft, they sang a song and we enjoyed a nice little breakfast

Matt and Beth's visit: They were gracious enough to bring Jake's birthday gift during their visit (which he LOVED). We also took the kids to Lowes on Saturday morning for a "Build & Grow" activity.