THE GOOD STUFF: Summer 2016

Brooks wrapped up his Kindergarten year in early June. I'm so stinking proud of how well he did this year. We (both he and I) adored his teacher. She was the absolute perfect fit for him, and I am so thankful Brooks was in her class.

I think back to the night before he started Kindergarten, and how nervous and scared I was for him. But man, he knocked it out of the park, both academically and socially. I can't wait to see what great things the Lord is going to do with this little boy.

He was awarded three awards: Awesome Reader Award, Brightest Smile Award, and Music Award.

Every day when I dropped Brooks at school, I would tell him to go glow in the dark. We talk about how important it is for him to show others the light of Jesus that shines in him. So I am especially proud of his Brightest Smile Award.

Presley and I went up to watch his class awards, have lunch with him, and go to his class party. It was a very fun and memorable day.

One of the things that I will miss most, with going back to full-time teaching, will be all of mine and Presley's lunch dates with Daddy. So we made sure to have lots of those! On this particular date, Presley looked at Dave and said, "Daddy, will you feed me?"

So of course, he did.

Snuggle Time with My Babies

We always enjoy the time we get to spend with Marcie and Addi.

Brooks got to go to work with Daddy to attend Jesuit's All Sports Camp. He LOVED it!

And I love all the faces I get when I ask him to smile for the camera.

With Brooks at Sports Camp all day, Presley and I got to enjoy some girl time.

Playing babies, swim lessons, horse lessons at Becky's Hope, and going on walks.

I think she might be getting too big for the stroller!!

Funny story: Dave has been begging me to get rid of this stroller. But so far, I just can't. Even though the kids are ridiculously large for it, I just can't. I can't help but to remember all those walks I took my screaming baby boy on to calm him down in this stroller. I can't help but to remember sweet little Presley taking walks with Mommy while Bubba was at school. I don't ever want those moments, and all the other precious moments I have had for the past 6 years, while being able to stay home with my babies, to fade in my mind.

So for now, we keep it!!!

Presley had her summer dance recital. She did great!!! She has a natural stage presence, for sure!

Family Selfie. Presley was in a mood!

Dave and I had to run a bunch of errands, dragging the kids along with us. While in Kohl's we heard them giggling. So we looked over to see them standing there, wearing each others' shoes. It was super sweet and made us both smile.

Grandpa, Auntie Erin, Logan, Libby, and Lacey came to visit us.

In the mornings, the kids all went to Vacation Bible School together.

The afternoons were spent at the Aquatic Center, Becky's Hope, Play Street Museum, and playing outside. The kids really enjoyed playing together!!

Erin and I had lots of shopping/brunch outings, with the kids being entertained in the mornings!!!

The grownups got to take off and head down to Waco one day, where we went to Magnolia. After spending some time shopping and hanging out, we took them to George's Bar.

And of course, Erin can't come to Texas without a fun little DIY project! I'm always amazed at how she juggles it all.

I'm so thankful for their visit and the time we all had together.