.The Castro Family.: June 2011

Selah's birthday getaway

>> Friday, June 17, 2011 – Family, Vacations

I just had a chance today to upload our pictures from our weekend away. Overall, it was a very short, but fun trip. We pulled into Ocean City about 2:30 on Friday. Dave took off to finish up a phone call for work and I was left to try to figure out what to do with all our luggage, fussy girls and a room not ready yet. We went off to the grocery store to get a few things and by the time we were back, got into our room. After getting Addie down for a nap, the girls and I headed to the beach for about an hour, where they collected shells and played at the edge of the water.

Right after we got back to our room, Selah was complaining of being freezing cold. Now, it was pretty chilly on the beach. I'm surprised the girls lasted as long as they did and even touched the water, but after a warm bath and still shivering, she put herself to bed on the couch and fell asleep. It's then we realized she had a fever. A little bit later, she threw up all over! Poor girl. She didn't even get to eat her cake. But we sat on the couch and watched a movie together.

By the morning she was chipper again, but not quite 100%. However, that didn't stop her from taking a trip to the pool with dad, while I packed up all our stuff. After checking out we all headed to the water again for a bit.

Someone offered to take our picture, so we managed to get a family shot!

Then we headed over to Pop-Pop and Grandma's for our last night. Before leaving the next day, we finally got to celebrate with cake and open some gifts from Pop-pop and Grandma.

Preschool finale!

>> Thursday, June 09, 2011 – Everyday life, Homeschooling, Mckenna, Selah

Selah participated in an informal preschool this year with some other little ones. A very ambitious friend, Debbie Partlow (known to the kids as Ms. Debbie!) took on the role to teach all of them two times a week. Selah really came along in many areas.

Recently we celebrated the end of the year by making the trek down to Wheaton Regional for a picnic. However, none of us knew the park was under construction so all, but two swings were closed down. But we did make use of the carousel and the train, which the kids loved.

I can't believe this school year is over. A number of days ago I cleaned out our school cabinet, put away last year's books and curriculum and started organizing for this upcoming year, which we have already started. I remember thinking last August, that I never thought I would make it through some of those books...and here we are done. Hard to believe I now have a 2nd grader and Kindergartener! I'm hoping to make some good progress over the next few months before the baby comes. So, yes that means schooling over the summer. But the girls know they will have a nice LONG break once baby arrives. Here are some photos from the picnic.

Loaded up for the train ride

I sat next to Mckenna and here's a close up

Selah's preschool class...trying to keep their eyes open from the sun.

Happy Birthday, Selah Grace!

>> Friday, June 03, 2011 – Family, Selah, Vacations

Today is Selah's 5th Birthday...and we're packing up to go on a little trip for her. Selah absolutely loves hotels with pools and that is where we are off to. All of Dave's travel is paying off this weekend as we are able to use his hotel points for a one night stay at the beach. She is excited and I hope it will be a lasting memory for her! This will be short cause I've got a ton to do to leave in an hour, but just wanted to say,

"Happy Birthday, little one! I'm so grateful for the past 5 years of your life. You have brought your family so much joy and laughter. We love you a tons and bunches!"