Savannah's Spring Band Concert

When you're in 7th grade I guess your worst nightmare is your mom taking your picture at the band concert . . . these are the best I could do!  The concert was fabulous though.  It's amazing how much better the band sounds each year.  So proud of Savannah and the way she has become quite the little trombonist!

Mother's Day My Way

Life has been SO crazy lately!  So for Mother's Day I had no interest in going out to eat.  We went to church, did a few Shipt shops that I enjoy doing and then went for a family walk on the Greenway.  It was such a true JOY not being rushed out the door to get to church.  It was a delight doing everything I wanted to do without any complaining.  I requested grilled burgers for dinner and Savannah added macaroni and cheese, baked beans and fries (reheated).  Ahh, just the way I like things, simple!

Dave & the kids showered me with super special and thoughtful gifts including a peanut butter jar scooper spoon!!!  I also got a phone holder for my car and a new fitbit band.  Just the perfect gifts with all my favorite people.   

To top off my day, Preston gave me this sweet card.  Although Mother's Day is hard for me (even now 9 years later) it was enjoyed to the fullest and filled with love!!!

Preston's Field Day

So somehow I managed to get a sub job again this year for Preston's field day!  Although I was in "charge" of another third grade class I still had ample opportunity to see him in action.

His speed in jump rope was quite impressive.  Another teacher texted me a video and asked "what in the world are you feeding your child?" :)

It was a super fun day with perfect weather.  I'm so thankful he still enjoys me being involved at school because I LOVE being in the know and seeing him in action with his friends.

PSE Annual Gallery Walk

Tonight was PSE's annual gallery walk.  Each child has a piece of art work on display and parents can purchase these masterpieces with a small donation to the school's fine arts department. Preston was thrilled to bring his art home, but his favorite part was watching the school's jump rope team.  They were amazing!

Lemonade for a Cause

These two little guys were super excited to have a Saturday afternoon lemonade stand!  Their school has been collecting money for an adoption fund and they gladly donated all of their proceeds (over $20) to the cause.  Patrick's mom sent the assistant principal this picture and that led to their appearance on the school's WE ROCK announcements first thing Monday morning.

Easter Sunday

It was so strange being on a cruise boat for Easter Sunday morning.  Quite unconventional for sure!  

Thankfully, the Easter bunny still came to our house and the kids were able to find their baskets when we arrived home from Charleston.  Happy to celebrate the Risen Savior any place we are!

The "Littles"

After sorting through my pictures from the cruise I realized that I had a TON of photos just of Ashley and Preston, who we affectionately called "the littles" all week. :)

Even starting on the first day, the two of them were best buddies, content to hang out together. 

They played at the slides together, enjoyed ice-cream together, plotted about going to the candy store together, relaxed together, ate together, etc.  The littles spent almost every awake moment together for an entire week!

I wondered mid week how long it would last . . . like would they be so annoyed with each other by the end of the week?? But nope, they had a blast from day one through seven!  I'm so so thankful for their friendship and how much they enjoy each other!