Wow - How Time Flies!!

You would think with school out and summer in full swing, life would be simple. Relaxing. Less Busy.

Let's just say that is not the case! There is so much to catch up on. Great and wonderful things have been going on. The last week of school was full of fun, fun, fun!!!! The boys had fun parties in class. Chase is excited and so ready to move onto 4th grade. Cody has done AMAZING things this year. He is reading like crazy! Everything he sees he reads! I love it!!! He met some great new friends and is excited for second grade. Jordan was sure to take her camera to school and get lots of pics with good friends. She was actually exempt from some of her finals, so she didn't even have to go to school on the last day. Jordans favorite part in science was all the disecting she did....(not really!)
BEACH BASH
On the last day of school, Paige had her big 5th grade graduation and Beach Bash!

The thought of Paige finishing Elementary school is crazy!!! Off to Middle School she goes and I find myself thinking....what happened to my little girl that would run around the house with a ponytail high on top of her head, cuddling in my lap, or reading stories? I know she is ready! She will succeed and do many wonderful things in Middle School - I just get a little sad when the realization hits, that she is growing up!

Paige loves learning. She loves school! The thought of school ending was very hard for her. First she loved all her 5th grade teachers. They had a great time this year. She loves Glen Oaks and feels such a part of the school! Change is hard for Paige, so she was a bit emotional on the last day of school. It was close to the saddest thing I have seen in a long time. Paige was crying, ALL the teachers sitting on the stage were crying....my mom was crying, and of course...I was crying!!!! As Paige walked across the stage to get her graduation certificate, she hugged each one of her teachers BUT when she hugged Mrs. Nuttall - the tears just flowed. (for both of them) She has been such a wonderful teacher! Paige has formed a bond with her that will last forever!

Thank goodness, the 5th graders had a day of fun planned. Once graduation was over, the kids grabbed their things and walked the halls of Glen Oaks for one last time. All the other students in the school made signs and cheered as they left the school to walk to the beach club. Cody made a cute sign for Paige! Once we got to the beach club, tears were dried and smiles were on everyones faces! TIME FOR SOME FUN!!!The kids spent the whole day at the Beach Club. Paige was as happy as can be with all her friends around her. Paige and Samantha have known each other since they were 3 or 4. It has been so fun watching them grow up together. Paige and her buddy Paige N. met each other a couple of years ago when they were in the same class. Now they are known as Paige P. and Paige N. Paige enjoyed time in the water, but was first in line when they announced there would be a hula hoop contest. Go Paige, Go Paige!!!! Let's just say she takes after her mom and can hula hoop with the best of them!!!Paige was one of the top 3 winners and won a new Middle School shirt! Next it was sand castle time!!! Her and her friends won for most creative, making a mermaid fortress. They buried one of their friends to look like a mermaid!The last day of school was emotional, but fun! On to bigger things for everyone!!!

BASEBALL
Even though school was out - baseball was still in session for Chase! He was starting his tournament and playing great! Chase started playing catcher this season and has done a great job! He loves playing with his buddy Colton. Their team played so hard during each and every game. They went through the tournament undefieted and made it to the championship game. AND..........
They won!!!! The game wasn't without it's contraversy....but in the end - the Yankees ended with the win. Way to go Yankees!!

LOOSE TEETH
Cody started off the summer losing his very first two teeth. All I can say is...FINALLY!!! He has been wiggling those guys for months!
PIANO
Paige has been working hard all year with her piano. I love hearing music in the house. Paige has a natural gift. She picks up songs so quickly and plays so beautifully! I'm so glad she enjoys playing!
WICKED
For almost a year now, I have been looking forward to the day I could take the girls to see Wicked! I found out it was coming to Dallas, and immediately put the date on my calendar that tickets would be on sale! Yes, tickets tend to be a little pricy, but totally worth it. Mom, Jordan, Paige, my good friend Heather and I were all able to go see it. This was my second time seeing it, and it was just as amazing as the first. I'm actually ready to see it again!!! It was a fun girls night out. We stood at the stage door and even got to see Elpheba, Fiero, and the Wizard!It was a great night. I'm glad the girls were able to experience a broadway show!
MAX
Max is still as fun as can be. We took him for his vet appointment the other day and he is a whopping 2 pounds 1 ounce. The kids just love him! Okay, I love him too! He and I have great bonding moments. Paige is his little mother. He sleeps in her room and every morning bright and early we hear her opening the back door to let him out. She does great with him. I'm sure she would be right next to him every second if she could!
Summer is in full swing! It seems like time is already moving so quickly. Hopefully, someday soon - we can just sit, relax, and enjoy!!! Until then, we keep on truckin and look forward to what comes next!