So long 1st grade!

I am sad every time school ends. Not because I don't want Briant home but because I never think that the next teacher can ever compare to the one he just had. That was not the case this year and I am sure next year will not let me down but it's hard to imagine. Briant had every one of his friends in his class this year and we (all the moms) are fighting to keep it that way.

From the left: Will, Gray, Briant, Dubby and Ben on the ground not cooperating!

I think everyone was a little slap-happy!

Emmie

I finally got Ben to pose, he probably wouldn't have if he would have known that Sofia and Payton were giving him bunny ears!

Alex, Sofia, Grace and Dubby

The whole class

Briant and his wonderful teacher Mrs. Tucker

I am crossing my fingers for a great 2nd grade for Briant and Kindergarten for Max!

Go River Bandits!

Briant's team took the championship this year! They had a great team and thanks to some great coaches including Jared's uncle Dan, they were able to pull it off. Briant continues to improve. He made his way from right field last season to short stop this season. It was exciting to watch the games but I am grateful for the summer break from sports!

The final score was 26-7!

Happy Birthday J-Rod!

Better late than never! We started the day off with a little game of hot and cold for Jared to find his presents. I think Briant and Max were just as excited about this as Jared was. One of the things we saved from Nana's stuff is that beauty on Jared's head!

One of Jared's presents was a giant....

....RING TOSS for the pool!

Of course we had Kendal and Martin over for dinner. Kendal made these delish doughnuts!

For our second dessert we had Jared's favorite, cherry cheesecake.

Happy Birthday you big 32 year old!

Last week....

I forgot to send my poor son with a lunch on his field trip. Thank you Sarah and Sylvia for being in the food court when his class was coming out of the IMAX! Sarah said he was on the verge of tears until they brought him over some Subway.

When he got home from school he told me that he ate everything they bought for him so that he didn't waste any of their money! He really is an angel!


I realized that my 12 year old nephew Mason is only about an inch shorter! I really am a midget!

Sylvia caught Lyvi and Gwen giving each other a kiss goodbye!