Taylor’s Last Day of Kindergarten

Taylor I found this in your backpack this morning, and the fact that you are growing up to fast hit me like to tone of bricks. Your teacher had this hanging up above your backpack hook all year long. I remember her showing it to you on your first day of school and telling you “this was where your stuff would go for the year.” I remember this like it was yesterday. I can’t believe your Kindergarten year is over so very quickly. You are such a smart boy and you loved school this year, and you grew and you learned so very much. You love math – you are a math wiz! Just like your daddy. You have learned to read and you are really enjoying reading. Each day you are learn to read more words and you are reading bigger and bigger books. You have made great lifelong friends, and you love your school. Your daddy and I are so very proud of the person you are growing into my sweet little boy.

P.S. Taylor – if you could please quit growing up so very fast! Love, Mom

My Precious Kids

have you ever seen such precious kids in all of your life? I thought my kids looked so cute this morning for church, in their matching lime green.

1st Slumber Party

Last week Emma Grace and Lucy had their first sleep over at Aunt Laura and Uncle Ryan’s house. We got to watch Lucy while her mommy and daddy were in OK visiting their new nephew. We had the best time ever. Lucy is such a joy to be around. She loves to sing and dance and help her Aunt Laura in the kitchen! She also thinks that her Uncle Ryan hung the moon, she loved playing on him and sitting on his tummy.

Kindergarten Celebration

Taylor had his Kindergarten Celebration on Friday and it was marvelous. All of the classes sang and preformed, and this mommy cried and cried. I just can’t believe that my baby is already done with kindergarten – what is next high school and then collage and then his is completely out of my house. They sang a song that Taylor’s Nene taught him a loooong time ago, it was “I am a Promise” and it brought back so many wonderful memories of Taylor singing it when he was just a toddler, and it brought joy to my heart to hear these children sing this song.

I am so very proud of you Taylor you are such a smart child and you have learned so much this year. I just have to ask you to “please quit growing up so very fast.”

After the celebration we went back to Taylor’s classroom and they had the sweetest little awards ceremony that I have ever seen. Each child received an award that was well thought out and presented to the children. Taylor received “The Most Inquisitive Student” award. That’s right my boy you keep asking all those questions – that is how we learn!!!!

After the celebration they allowed for early dismissal and Taylor and I spend the whole day together going to toy stores, and eating lunch at this favorite place – The Olive Garden! It was a very special day.

I do have to apologize to our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc. for not telling anyone about this event. I did not realize the production that it was going to be until we got there, and saw all the kids line up on stage. I wish you all could have been her for this, but good news is that I have it all on video to share!

Happy 1st Birthday Lila!!!

Today we were honored to celebrate Lila’s first birthday with her and her family. Lila is my youngest niece (she is Ryan’s brother’s daughter). And she is growing up to be such a precious little lady. Her birthday party was adorable – it was ladybug themed. Lila we love you and want to wish you a very happy birthday!!!

Taylor, Britain, and Lawson

Uncle Sean with Emma Grace – Sean loves Emma and Emma loves her Uncle Sean. Sean is such a wonderful daddy and uncle, and he has such a big heart for children.

Family Fun Night – Wee Friends

Each year our play school PTO does a Family Fun night and this year they brought in a petting zoo for the kids, full miniature horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs, cows, and horse and carriage rides. It is such a fun night for all! We are so very blessed to have such a safe haven to send our children to for care. I could not think of a better place for them to be when they are not with me.

ISD Picnic

Each year Wal-Mart ISD (this is where Ryan works) puts on a hug picnic. Full of carnival food and fun! It is always a really good time. Ryan and Taylor love the funnel cake, and this year Emma Grace loved the bounce house.

Yes this is Lucy at the ISD picnic – Jonathan works in ISD as well, so we usually see them everywhere we go. It is a very small town!