Archives for May 2013

Carson managed to catch a frog for Madeline..... she was so excited.... until we had to have a burial a few days later! I have no idea why I was getting this look lol!! Janie "hanging" with John David and John Parker John David got contacts today, he could not get over the fact that Read More >>

We had a busy family filled weekend, lots of cooking and lots of eating! Some of Julianne's friends came over one night...... It is so fun to see these girls together again.....They used to spend many hours at my house as they were growing up. I really can't believe how grown up they are........and Read More >>

John David has had one celebration after the other this past week. At his school he has 5th grade Crossing symbolizing the crossing over to the next campus. On Sunday night the 5th graders and their parents had their Crossing Party. some of the boys hangin at their table I just went back to Read More >>

.....Gardner's graduation. Not finally to him graduating but finally to me posting about it:). He finished his student teaching and classes in December for his masters in teaching. Last Saturday he had his graduation ceremony. Julianne has finished all her classes and will officially be finished in Read More >>

I'll cover Friday first:) John David gave his 5th grade speech on Friday morning during Mother's Day chapel. He spoke on laughter, very fitting for him and our family:). I have watched a few of these speeches over the years at our school and I'm always amazed at how well these children do. They are Read More >>

Once again Hank treated us to a great lunch downtown.. it was so nice to have Julianne here this year as well, and to have us all together on a special day for this Mom! When 10 people are involved it is a huge score to be able to get us all together:) I really can't believe I have 6 kids plus Read More >>

Janie climbed into bed with me the morning of her birthday and I said "happy birthday...you are five years old". She said "now... right now I'm five?" This little girl loves a birthday just like her brother Gardner did as he was growing up....total excitement all day long, so sweet. She just wanted Read More >>

Today marks Janie's 5th birthday and second one home. She is so excited about her day!!! We have many plans or should I say SHE has many plans:). She wants Gardner to come and take her to lunch at Zaxby's with Kendyl and "no Mommy" haha!! I guess that will give me time to go to the grocery and get Read More >>

Life did not stop around here for me to adjust back to this time zone, but my body has finally caught up with my kids and the clock. Tuesday morning started with a John David's end of the year conference and did not stop there, Madeline's therapy and speech, John David's 5th grade 5k, swim practice Read More >>

Our trip consisted of a combination of Planes Trains and Automobiles, The Amazing Race and Somewhere Between (a documentary of girls adopted from China, a real tearjerker). Every day we raced from one thing to another in a loaded van, some days by train and others by plane. Our days were jam Read More >>