Hooray for May

May has been an eventful month for the Burdick bunch. We started it off with Robert's birthday. He is officially 5 now. As we think about this last year, he has changed so much in wonderful ways. He is still the same Robert but now he talks...and talks...and talks. Preschool has been really good for him in that way. We went miniature golfing for his birthday and his favorite presents were nintendo games and a stuffed Kung Fu panda that you wrestle and it makes sounds.

Next, came Jonathan's birthday. He is 8!!! Kinda makes me feel old to have an 8 year old. He had a bowling party with his best friends from school and then came home to open presents and cake. His favorites were a Pokemon game and a remote control spider (I am sure that you will love that one mom). This past year has been good for Jonathan in the confidence area. He knows what he can do and he does not worry so much about things. He is our superstar reader (though Robert is getting pretty good too now) and read 11 books over spring break (all but 2 or 3 were over 400 pages).

Get Ready for the BIG news!!!! Ryan has graduated!!!!!!! Just in case you missed that ...RYAN GRADUATED!!!!!! It was wonderful to get to go to the graduation and see him so happy with his accomplishment. The kids were completely bored but loved when they caught sight of dad. We are so happy and proud of him. Now, to answer the question you all are thinking, what's next? Ryan has to study for a take a big test for the state and look for jobs. Assuming we find a job he wants to do around here we will likely stay around here. It is hot, but it is what feels right.

We love you guys and are way excited for a few weeks when mom and dad come and JOnathan gets baptized (you all are welcome of course). Katelyn is super excited because we will be going to the beach. She is one talkative little handful now. Everytime we get in the car she asks if we are going to the beach and when I say not yet she spends the next 5 or 10 or 15 minutes begging to "really please go to the beach." Katy wants her picture on here too so, here is one in the hat that Robert made for me for a Mother's Day Tea we had at his preschool.

Love ya!!!!