Summer Break So Far

Summer break has been nice so far.  Not too busy yet, just some slower days together.

I cleaned out Crosby's closet and packed away a lot of our little kid books, which was sad for me.  I've read these with the kids so many times.  The Sandra Boynton books...I think Lane and I both have those memorized.  Many sweet memories represented here.  Kids grow up so fast.  

Crosby has outgrown most of his super hero costumes, so he told me I could "put them in a box for grandkids".  :(  He asked my parents for the Wolverine costume for Christmas one year.  Batman makes me think of him wearing it while climbing the Japanese Maple tree in front of our house in Little Rock.  And the Spiderman costume was probably his favorite.  I loved seeing him zoom around the house in it. 

One evening we grilled hot dogs, swam and had s'mores and watermelon.

Crosby did a basketball camp at the school.

We popped popcorn and watched E.T. one night.  The kids liked it!

Lots of things blooming around our yard!  I love this time of year.  Our tomatoes should be ripe soon.

Our Wal-Mart recently started pick-up service.  It is wonderful!  I haven't been inside the store in over a month!

The kids took tennis academy throughout May.  We're taking a break in June but plan to return in July.

Fun night at the new shaved ice stand with friends.

We went bowling with friends...

and rode bumper cars there, too!  The cars flipped upside down!

We've been seeing these twin fawns in our yard.  So sweet!

Momma and babies

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Baby Dedication & Mother's Day

On May 14th we went to church with my sister's family for my nephew's baby dedication ceremony.  He is a such a precious gift from the Lord!

My sister's sweet family.

It was also Mother's Day!  

It is a blessing and a joy to be their Mom.

And I'm so grateful for my Mom!  I loved getting to spend the day together.

Micaela had lunch ready at her house after church, and we opened Mother's Day and Baby Dedication gifts.

I'm very excited about my new cookware from Mom and Dad.  The kids were tired from staying up late and playing, so they took naps on the 2.5 hour drive home.  I wish I could have done that too!  :)

Alexee cut this pretty bouquet for me for Mother's Day.  She's so thoughtful!  (Maybe it is from Bogart, too?  He seemed to think he should pose for the photo.)

And we are also so very thankful for Lane's mother (Grammy) and my Grandmother/"Mo Nina" on Mother's Day...and every day!  We love you!

Baseball, Tennis & Swimming

May 4th was opening night at the city baseball fields.  It was so cold and windy, but we had fun and ate the free ice cream anyway!  We're looking forward to the season!

Love this picture of the boys getting ready for the National Anthem.

This was the night C got to play catcher.  He loved that!

 And at 3rd base

(He got two outs at third!  Way to go, C!)

R, A & C have all been doing tennis academy in May.

We're loving these summer evenings!

Year-End Celebrations

Club volleyball party!  This was a great group of girls and wonderful coaches.  Alexee really enjoyed the season and learned a lot!

The NJHS group took a fun year-end field trip to Silver Dollar City!

Junior High Honors Night.

Proud of Rhett!

Intermediate and Elementary awards assemblies.  

Proud of Alexee and Crosby, too!

First & Last Days of School:  

7th, 4th & 2nd

This year FLEW by.

The boys had a few friends over to swim after school on the last day.  (Alexee had a friend over too, but they didn't swim much so I guess I missed getting their photo.)  Swimming, pizza, popsicles, ice cream and watermelon...It was a great way to end the school year!  

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Ready for summer!