SUMMER FUN

Memories.  This first set of pictures is just for me.  I'm pretty sure this scene you are looking at wont play out live again.

Dade has "mowed" with Dad for years, but it gets fewer and farther between all the time.

I wish I had Dain's laptop so I could put the pictures of Dade when he was 2/3 doing this exact same thing.

Summer is always full of great memories.  Like this one.  Dain and I took Dade and AZ to a Texas Rangers game.  They loved it.  I loved it.

Since Dade started playing baseball in the spring we have been an "all things baseball" family.  Just one week ago Dade made the 2000 catch club for his team, the Phillies.  He also has his first tournament this weekend.  Here we go!

I thought AZ might get a little bored, but I was SO wrong.  She loved it.  We even stayed for the fireworks.

Only thing missing...Grayer.  Thanks Oma for watching him.  He wouldn't have been able to make it to the end.

More summer fun pictures coming your way.

TRIP TO HOUSTON

Memorial Day Weekend 2012 we drove down to Houston for Dain's nephew's baby blessing.

We spend a day at Brazos Bend State Park (is that what it was called...Jo?)

Aislyn is petting a baby alligator.

Dade was a little more cautious, but as happy to go along.

This snake was a big hit.  All the kids loved getting to stroke his/her smooth skin.

When do you think the kids will notice that Mom has NO INTEREST in touching the wildlife?  I've been pretty lucky so far.

We had a picnic lunch by this "lake". 

This is what everyone was looking for.  Little did they know it was right under them.

Literally.

Later that night we went to the pier.  Not the best picture, but hopefully this will at least be enough to help them remember.

PRESCHOOL TRIP TO THE ZOO

Nothing starts my day better than a little horse ride with a sippy cup.

Back in May we went to the Fort Worth Zoo with Aislyn's co-op preschool.  I look back at these pictures and I just can't believe how fast the time has gone by.

Look how big she is!

We (she) made so many friends and I can't wait for these girls to grow up together and (keep our fingers crossed) go to EFY together.

The boys aren't going to stand a chance.

Aislyn will get to go to the same school for Kindergarten as this little one.

Precious!

Who doesn't like sitting on a komodo dragon?

I had to get at least one picture with brother in it.  So did Melanie.

Bath and showers and Daddy Boy's shoes.

Please don't get any bigger.

DANCE RECITAL

Here is my princess, dressed just like a princess.  She was so excited to have her end of year recital.  She wasn't able to start class until half way through the semester, but she was still fantastic. 

Picture Perfect.

DADE'S SCHOOL YEAR - IN 7 WEEKS

As I mentioned in the previous post, Dade started Kindergarten in April and was able to go to about 7 weeks of school.  During that time he had a lot of different activities so...I decided to bunch them altogether.

This was the Hoe Down.  The kids loved it.  

Aislyn and Grayer both rode the horses, but Dade was too busy running around with his friends.

WAGS the dog came for a weekend visit.

Normally all these events wouldn't happen in such a short time, but that's what happens when you only have 7 weeks of Kindergarten.

*Side note*

By the end of the weekend all three kids were dying to hold WAGS.

He even made an appearance at the Father Son Breakfast.

Man he is one handsome little guy...I'm talking about Dade.

See what I mean...everyone wanted in on WAGS time.

End of Year Party.

I think it probably would have been more fun for me to actually go to Hawaii, but that wasn't an option.

Last Day of School.

Mrs. Burson was great!!!  She really helped Dade fit right in and I know it helped make the transition to 1st Grade so much easier.

Thanks again.

AND SO IT BEGINS

On the 11th of April we officially entered the world of public school.  Dade loved his first day of Kindergarten and has never looked back, although I do over hear a few little comments about some of the units we covered while Homeschooling. 

The funny things about this picture is that Dade is wearing this shirt today (now to the 1st Grade) and when he walked into the room I thought "this might have to be the last time he wears that shirt...it's getting a bit small".  That's how fast time flies.

He is officially a Wild Cat!!!

Little brother and sister have missed having him around and I still listen for his little voice.

We are so proud of you!!!

SCARBOROUGH ONCE AGAIN

Yep, that's me up on top of a camel.  It was really fun and REALLY far off the ground.

This is one of those activities that Dain and I can't wait for each year.  The kids have a blast running from booth to booth, ride to ride and we just love every minute.

Aislyn was busy marching to the parade, while Dade kept his eye on line to the ride.

This photo doesn't even need a caption...

I'm still freaked out that they let Grayer on this ride.  He of course LOVED it and did fabulous.  "Silly Mom"

He is starting to look like a big kid and I'm not to happy about it.  I still think he should look like...

this.

Why does time move so fast?