Noah's Last Day of 3rd Grade & Elementary School!

 Noah had his last full day of 3rd grade and Elementary school yesterday! Today we picked up his report card from Mrs. Rinck -- He had straight A's all year! We are so, so proud of him! He also scored 99% on his math STAR test and it is a national test. His reading was exceptional as well. We couldn't be happier with his grades - I know he tried hard this year. I snapped a few pictures of him today when we were there. Had to get him by the Elementary school sign -- next year it will be Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School.  Noah, we are so, so proud of you, buddy! We love you!

Rachel's Last Day of Kindergarten

Yesterday was Rachel's last full day of Kindergarten. We went today to pick up her grade card and say goodbye to her teachers. I know that she is sad that the school year is over. In fact, her words to me as we walked in -- "I wish today was the first day of Kindergarten, instead of the last.". She loves her teachers so much, as do I. They have been amazing and so loving with all the kids this year. I have never had a worry the entire year about Rachel - not only that she was learning, but that she was happy. She couldn't wait to get to school each morning. I always felt welcome to go and eat lunch or just watch and see what their day was all about. I love that. I don't get a lot of opportunities to go in, so every time I did, it was special. Rachel picked out a miniature rose for each of her teachers - pink for Mrs. Johnson and yellow for Mrs. Simerly. She got big hugs and her report card was perfect. She mastered all categories this year and is reading above her grade level. Yay!!! We are super proud of her! Way to go Rachel - Job well done. I can't believe the school year is over and you are a big first grader now!!

Mother's Day 2012

 Happy Mother's Day! I had a sweet Mother's Day today with some of my most favorite people in the world. I got up to three beautiful smiling faces wishing me a Happy Day and they gave me cards and gifts they had made for me. Noah made me a very cool magazine -- I loved the picture he drew of me and the words that he wrote to me. So, so sweet. He also made me a cute flower magnet with his face in the middle. Rachel made me a home made card and I wore the necklace she had given me for Mother's day at the program at her school. I got a very cute card from the kids and Doug and Mom gave me a beautiful card too. I watched as the kids mixed up and made me waffles with fresh strawberries for breakfast. After breakfast we all got ready to head over to Mom's house to spend Mother's Day with her. On the way there we got into a bit of a accident when a car slid through a stop sign (it was raining) right in front of Mom's house. Every one was fine and I thank God that no one was seriously hurt. The rear wheel of the car took the brunt of the force of the accident. Hopefully the car is okay - we hope to find out more today. After all the excitement of the accident we shared the afternoon with Mom, Chris and her family. We had a bbq and shared a cake that I had made for mom. It was a nice day - minus the accident. I love my babies so much. They are the most precious gifts I have ever been given and I thank God daily for them and for Doug. We missed seeing Darla, who was sharing Mother's Day with her mom in Illinois. Wishing all the MOMS out there a blessed day and hope it was shared with the ones they love.

Sharks Pool Party

After the game on Saturday the kids and their families all got together at Coach David's house for a pool party to celebrate the season. The kids had a great time swimming and hanging out. They all got to push the coach into the pool - which was pretty funny to watch. After some swimming and the cookout, the Coach passed out the trophies. The kids were all really proud of them. I love to see how happy they are when they get those trophies. After that it was time for desert and more swimming. Lots of fun. 

Sharks Last Game

 Noah and the Sharks had their last game on Saturday.  Those boys played so hard and so good - they all played with their whole hearts. We lost the game 7-5, but the other team scored the last two points in the very last few minutes of the game. It was a super close game right up until the end. I don't know if I have ever seen all of them play so hard all at the same time. You could tell they knew it was the last game and they wanted the win. I was so very proud of all of them! It has been a great season with a great bunch of boys. Way to go Sharks!!!

Another Tooth Gone....

 Yes. Really. She lost another tooth today.... Wow. She has lost three teeth in just a week.... She's once again looking forward to the Tooth Fairy's visit tonight.... and counting her money.... ha ha ha.

Mother's Day Yummies

 On Friday I got a box in the mail -- Doug and the kids had ordered me some delicious chocolate covered strawberries for Mother's Day. So, so sweet and they were delicious! We shared them and my favorite kind was the chocolate dipped with cocoa nibs. They were all so good though! Thank you so much Noah, Rachel, Kate and Doug!!! I love you all so, so much!