Catching up

We have had a crazy couple of weeks around the Auernig house and I've haven't blogged about a couple of milestones. Brace yourselves, this will probably prove to be a long post!

First of all, Sam had is first hair cut. He has been sporting a semi-curly mullet the past few months and we decided it was time to take care of it.

Business up front, party in the back!!
Before
After

I'm happy to report that not a tear was shed in the whole process. We love Leah! She cuts Brad's, Owen's and now Sam's hair. He looks so big with his wispy baby hair gone!

Also, Owen graduated his first year of preschool this past Thursday. He has had such a fun year and is very excited to go back for his second year of preschool in the fall. During his program, they called each child up to receive their certificate and a little book. His teachers had asked the kids a few questions about their favorite things and what they wanted to be when they grow up. Here's the video:

That's right folks! Our son wants to be a bat when he grows up! Not Batman, just a bat. We aren't sure what that is about but whatever floats your boat right?!?

In preschool programs past, Owen doesn't want much to do with the singing and has preferred doing tricks in front of the row of kids. (He is the second to youngest child in his class.)The Christmas program was held in the Primary Room of his teachers' ward building. There was a picture of Christ on the back wall and Owen made the decision to turn around and "sing to Jesus." The majority of the pictures and video we have from that production are of the back of Owen's head. Needless to say he did so much better for graduation. He actually participated and stayed in his chair for most of the hour long program. Here's his favorite song, in which he is appropriately holding up a picture of a monkey:

Owen with Mrs. Jenn & Mrs. Louise. They have been such great teachers!

Over Memorial Day, we were able to relax at the Farm. We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire, took naps, and watched movies while it rained.

Pop-pop and the boys at cemetery. Owen was on a mission to leave a pine cone on every head stone.

Sam loved the horse in my parents' backyard.

Grandma Cindy Price and Owen planting giant sunflowers.

While at the farm, Owen decided to open his own store selling miscellaneous stuff from around the house. Sam couldn't resist Owen's little display and had to touch everything. Owen was getting so frustrated with him and yelled for me to "Come get Sam. He's not buying anything. He's just stealing." I love the funny things those two come up with!