Lawson's 8th Birthday

For some odd reason I avoid writing these posts. I am not sure 100% why but there is a good chance I am in denial.

My baby girl is 8!!! As she will tell you 2 years from 10 and 8 years from getting her drivers license. Ugh!!

Lawson's big gift from her Daddy and I was getting her ears pierced. Long story on that fiasco, but bottom line is we got them pierced and she loves it!!


On her Birthday... My precious baby girl!!! Seriously, where have the years gone?



For her birthdays she did not want a birthday party but go to the mall, have her BFF come over for a sleep over and go have sushi. Her are picture of her celebration.







I love you, L-bean!!! Mommy and Daddy love you so much and we are so proud of you!!

VBS 2013- Everywhere Fun Fair

This year we were able to go back to Vacation Bible School since we are not on the swim team this year. The theme was Everywhere Fun Fair. It had great music, great lessons, great crafts (I say that because I was in charge of crafts, haha!!)

The most important part the kids had fun and experienced the church in all it had to offer for them! Every night we would have dinner, then Lawson would go to the sanctuary for Bible Fun, Wesley to his class, the Cailyn to the nursery.




Here are some pictures of our time. Great shirts...




Sing Praise!!





The biggest ham, or the child who enjoyed the music the most was Cailyn. Oh, I wish you could of seem her!!! I will try to upload the video. In the mean time here are pictures of her dancing down the aisles!






We loved VBS!!

Take a walk in the Park

We are trying to do something every morning while Wesley is home this summer to keep this as the "best summer ever" according to him. Today we went to the park at Lake Benson! We walked the trails, had lunch by the water front, and played. It was a wonderful morning. Wesley loves to explore every nook and cranny and Cailyn just loves to follow! Watching them interact is so fun because they really have a special bond. Of course, we were missing Lawson! She seems to always be in school. School for her doesn't end until June 28th then starts back up July 8th. Yuck!!

One of the highlights was listening to a young Asian girl sing songs from "Sound of Music" she had a fantastic voice!!

No School~due to power outage!

Yesterday around 6PM a freak storm came through for 10min with high winds and rain. It made a mess in our yard with zero damage but others were not so lucky. Lots of trees down and no power.

Lawson's school was one of two that did not have power on Friday. Isn't that strange?!?!

On the down side Lawson's field day was postponed. On the upside we had a beautiful day together! We cleaned, we played, we hung out and it was just a great day!!! Here are pictures of our day...started off with snuggles, then outside cleaning up limbs, then Porter's for ice cream!

Wesley’s Preschool Graduation

On May 22, my big boy officially graduated from Preschool.  I was so proud of little guy!!! Here is official graduation picture.

Oh my, how this little man melts my heart.  I will be honest Wednesday when I dropped Wesley off at CEC for the last time I just stopped in the parking lot and cried.  I couldn’t believe 3 years had gone by so fast.  This was his last day walking into CEC.  Yes, I took a picture of him leaving the car!

 

Here is Wesley’s first day at CEC… dreading going to school… How times have changed!!!

 

Just a quick snapshot.  Please pass me the tissues!!!

Last picture before the ceremony…

Mommy and her big boy!!!

 

His graduating class before the ceremony.

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The Class of 2013 from Highlands CEC. They were each presented their diploma and Bible in their cap and gown.  Then they left the sanctuary and came back without their cap and gown and with their backpacks. 

I might of gotten misty eyed seeing all these kids for the last time together looking oh so adorable!!! After several sweet songs and a prayer it was over.

Wesley walking out of the sanctuary!!! Ready for Kindergarten!!!

Wesley and Daddy!!

I have been told a time or two that I talk too much.  I am saying my farewells to Wesley’s beloved teacher Ms. Ann.  Our friend is waiting to take pictures of us and apparently is snapping pictures. I have to laugh because this is a perfect picture of the kids bored, Collins waiting patiently, and me still talking…

Family Picture with the New Graduate!!

Wesley, your Daddy and I are so proud of you!!! You have grown so much the last 5 years and we have enjoyed every moment.  As sad as it makes me sometimes on how fast time is moving, I want you to grow up!! We will always be your biggest fan. 

A little about you… You are shy, but not a pushover.  You have a drive to win and sometimes have a hard time losing.  You know God, you speak about God all the time.  I will miss having the Bible as part of your daily curriculum.  You love bugs, blocks, dinosaurs, and playing outside.  You know all your capitol letters and most of your lower case.  You can count to 120 and you love doing math problems (most of which you give to yourself).  You still write your ‘s’ backwards.  You are one of the most loving little boys and I am SO PROUD YOU ARE MINE!!!

Check out those curls!!

Cailyn's hair is getting longer and the curls are getting bigger!!

CAUTION!!!

A little tidbit of what is to come on the blog... Kids are growing way too fast...

This week has been monumental for all the kids leaving this mommy wondering how is it possible...

Lawson turned 8, Wesley graduated from preschool and Cailyn slept in a big girl bed for the first time.

Cailyn's own style!!!

Cailyn is 100% 2 yrs old now. We have our own little opinion, have occasional meltdowns, and our own sense of style!!! Love my little mess!!! (Thank you, Nana and Dah for the cute little dress!)

Why not??

After school fun!!! You are only young once!!!

Love thy neighbor...

We are very blessed!! Cailyn has had a rough day and needed some extra TLC! Luckily Nancy was there to give her some (and an ice pack!!)