Awards and More

 What a week!  Quite often when I run into people, they will ask me where I've been.  They also ask why they never see me anymore. I have 5 wonderful reasons, and I hope it never changes!!  This week has been filled with a little pool time, lots of awards programs, a final softball game and more.  I have kept the roads hot this week!  As of this week, soccer, softball, track, and baseball are all over. Bring on summer!

These two have gotten lots of swim time in lately.  John Sawyer is a little fish.  Fingers crossed that Jack soon learns to swim without his floaties.  He literally has no fear!! The big cousins will be here this weekend to join in the fun!  We can't wait.

We were so excited that Lillian got cleared to play in her last softball game of the season.  It was her first start as catcher, and she did great.  She was a natural!  It was wonderful to see her doing what she loves so much!

I went for Reed's awards program on Tuesday, and then returned for Lillian and Maddie's Thursday.  Let me tell you, these are three smart kiddos.  I would try and name all of the awards they won, but I know I would mess it up! (Awards included all A's for each, multiple highest averages, and lots of others) Trust me, they all have bright futures ahead of them.  We spend so much time enjoying sporting events with them, but I am even prouder of how they each excel academically!  

John Sawyer also had a precious Pre-K celebration this week.  He also received awards for knowing his upper and lowercase abc's, counting to 100, and the special Stretch award.  This was awarded to the student that grew and excelled this year.  So proud of him!!

This cutie just celebrated his 3rd birthday.  He is going to get a post of his own coming up next.

May Fun

 

Life lately has been wonderful but very busy. Lots of miles have been traveled, and more memories made.  I am thrilled that the weather is finally warming up.  I am very much over the cold.  Soccer, track, baseball and more have filled our days recently.  We are praying that Lillian is able to get her cast off this week just in time to play in her last softball game of the season. In between games, lots of yard work has been done.  That's a daily chore that I am truly enjoying.  The pool is pretty chilly, but we did manage to squeeze in a really fun pool day this weekend. The next couple of weeks will be busy with awards programs, a birthday party, soccer All-Star tournament and more.  I am very thankful for these busy, but awesome times with these sweet kiddos.

The little ones had a high ole time fishing with the net and stick and looking for  tadpoles in the goldfish pond.  

                                              

   After Maddie's track meet, Lillian looked at me and sweetly asked if they could come home with us for a day or so.  Of course, we were thrilled.  Reed later told me that he had to choose between coming with us or staying home and playing X-Box.  I am happy to say that Pop and Nana won! Stinker!  Uncle C and the boys came over Sunday afternoon, and they had a great time swimming.  It is still way too cold for me. 

                              

   Everybody jump!  It is my goal for Jack to learn to swim without floaties this  summer.  John Sawyer learned at 3, and since Jack literally loves it and has no fear, I am hoping he will too.

                             

Belle also got in the fun!

                                              

We meet Lindsey and Maddie at Peach Park to hand the little ones back over.  Can you believe Maddie wouldn't let me get a picture of her on the horse??

Now on to sports-

 Pop and I attended the State Track Tournament in Cullman this weekend.  There are truly no words to describe how proud we are of this sweet girl.  We tend to forget that she is still in the 8th grade.  She qualifed for and raced in the 800, 1600, 3200 and 4 x 800 relay.  She did awesome!  I am glad that she has a couple of weeks off before summer workouts for Cross Country begins.

John Sawyer has improved so much this season!  He has received the game ball and the hustle award in his last few games.  He has become an awesome little hitter!  His team won the regular season, but now it's on to the post-season tournament.  

Champions!!  So proud of Josh and Reed. They had a great season, ending undefeated with one tie.  The championship game was 2-1, although they had MANY just missed goals. I am so glad they get to experience this together.  Next up, All-Stars!

Now, fingers crossed and prayers offered that sweet Lillian gets a good report about her hand Friday and can play in her final game.  She has been a trooper, but we are all ready to watch her play!

More to come.