Austin's First Communion

May is always the busiest month with school.  It's always crazy and trying to stay focus towards the end is hard.  Austin had his second grade field trip which I was lucky enough to go on with his class.  We first went down to the West Side Market.  This was our first time there.  Austin had $5 to spend.  He bought a cookie.  Then we went to the Cathedral Downtown which was cool.

Also in May Austin had his First Communion.  It was a special day for him.  He made it with his best friend too.  My mom came as well.  Then we went out to dinner afterwards.

Also in May, to keep life really interesting, Brian had to go to China.  We are getting used to his frequent China trips but they still suck for all of us.  With me working on Saturdays, that's was a challenge with Brian being gone and the kids having a track meet.  The kids missed Brian terribly and I get sick of doing everything on my own.  Luckily it was only for a week.  The kids and I had some meals out and pancakes for dinner since we enjoy that.

Sydney also had her first piano recital.  She played one song.  She did a good job.  She enjoys playing the piano.  She doesn't practice as much as she should.  But she says playing the piano makes her happy. 

May was also the end of track season.  It was nice to have the kids at the same place at track.  However track can be a little boring.  They only run for a few minutes and we are there for hours with meets and practices.  They had fun though.

May is crazy busy and many times I feel like I am going to lose my mind, but I know one day I am going to miss all of this craziness!