Last Day of 2nd Grade!!

I cannot believe that another year has passed us by and Kaylee is now a 3rd Grader! I know that I was just taking her home from the hospital yesterday;-)

Just to show you how much she has changed the first picture is from the first day of school and the second is the last week of school.

Kaylee has continued to love school this year. We were once again blessed by an Amazing teacher Mrs. C , God continues to know the best place for my sweet girl. Here are a few things about Kaylee and 2nd grade:

1. There really is not a subject that she does not like yet, but if I had to pick I would say that Math and Reading are her favorites.

2. She is still our rule follower and would never say or do anything to hurt anyone's feelings. My tenderhearted girl.

3. Kaylee was once again Student of the Six Weeks during the school year.

4. She also found a love for school projects. This was right up her alley since she loves anything requiring Art type talent. The only hard part is not letting her perfectionist personality get in the way too much. Of course, she gets that honest from both parents.

5. She is still loyal to the end to her friends and does not want anyone to be left out, very giving spirit. Even if she has to loan them money to go to the book fair;-)

6. Social. Each time I ate lunch with her she knew almost ever kids name in each class, how she knew them and sometimes an interesting fact about them. Considering there are 12 different 2nd grade classes I think that is pretty amazing.

7. She will still wear whatever clothes I buy for her. No opinion what so ever, very easy going.

8. Loves life!! Kaylee loves school, church, her family, friends and just about everything. If you want to find a bright side just talk to Kaylee and she will help you find one.

Kaylee we love you so much and are so honored to be your parents. You have the most precious spirit and I love every moment that I am getting to watch you form into the beautiful girl you are inside and out. I would not trade a moment. I love you Princess!

It's All Fun and Games!

This year Campbell wanted to try a dance class so we decided on the First Steps class at a local dance studio. Each week she could not wait to get there and work on her routine for the big show in May.
I remember thinking in January that it seemed so far away but as we all know time flies when you are so busy.

The recital day arrived and Campbell was on Cloud 9. Her class performed a dance titled "A Walk in the Park". We had a cheering section for her which included Papa, Nana, Daddy, Kaylee, Great Papaw and Mommy. I wondered if she would be nervous or shy but none of the show experience rattled her at all. She went on that stage and danced like a pro. We were all so proud of our Tiny Dancer.

Campbell with her BFF Abba

Do you think that they look a little excited before the show?

Don't they look adorable? Campbell is the second one from the right.

I loved this pose in the dance. So Sweet!

As they are walking off the stage they are blowing a kiss to the audience. Precious!!

The photo shoot after the show:

Campbell w/Great Papaw

Papa & Nana w/ Campbell

Daddy & Mommy with Campbell

Campbell & Kaylee

Last Day of Pre-K

Well I cannot believe that the school year is over for Campbell and she is a kindergardener. It seems like just last week we were taking this first day of school picture and anticipating all that the new year would bring.

Campbell has learned so much this year thanks to her amazing teachers Mrs. Tiffani and Mrs. Anne. They have loved and nurtured her the whole year through. She loved school each and every day that she was there and on the days she was home with me we were talking about when she would get to go back to school again. These two sweet ladies taught her so much that she passed her kindergarten readiness test with flying colors. My baby is ready to fly...I am just not sure I am quite ready yet.

A few of the things Campbell enjoys:

*She loves to practice her numbers and letters or anything else that includes school work.

*She loves to dance. The recital was not even over yet before she was telling me how many classes she wanted to take next year. It is also not unusual to find her dancing her performance in full attire all over the house now that the show is over.

*This girl has an imagination. She is always playing with her My Little Ponies, Littlest Pet Shop animals, Barbies or baby dolls.

*Anything that involves drawing, cutting, glueing, or painting is great with her.

* She loves to sing in the car and I love to hear her sweet little voice worshiping the Lord at the top of her lungs. It makes my heart happy.

* Campbell loves to shop! We do not have to buy anything, she just loves to look and see what is new in the store. She has been a great shopping buddy for me while Kaylee is at school. I am going to miss that so much.

*She loves playing with her friends.

*She loves her family. There is nothing like the tight hugs that she gives to those she loves. It is also part of her daily routine for her to just say "I love you Mommy" just because she feels it in her heart. Talk about precious.

*She loves having a sister (most of the time). I am not going to say that they do not have their disagreements but as a whole they love each other and take care of each other. Neither one wants the other one to be upset or hurt.

*She cannot wait to go to kindergarden. Each day she tells me how excited she is for fall to come. I wish I was as ready as she is;-(

It has been wonderful to sit back and watch Campbell grow into the sweet girl that she is this year. Just watching the personality and gifts that God has given her is an amazing journey. I am so proud and blessed to be her Mom. I love you and cannot wait to see what the next school year will bring for you.

May Madness

I feel like the title here is appropriate. We have been running all over the place this month and it seems like each day brings along another fun activity for the kids at school to change the schedule a little.

On Monday we got to celebrate Kaylee's achievements in 2nd grade this year. The Awards Assembly went well and she managed to get an award for completing 2nd grade as well as an award for maintaining a 95 or above average for the whole year. I still cannot believe that the school year is almost over for Kaylee. It is amazing how much faster the year goes when you are the parent and not the teacher;-) I am so proud of all of Kaylee's accomplishments this year including being Star Student last 6 weeks. You are such a joy to me and I am so proud of you and blessed that God chose me to be your Mother.

Also on Monday we got to go to Campbell's last YCW pre-school program ever!! I cannot believe after 4 years there she will not be returning next year. For about three weeks now Campbell has been singing the songs of which I believe there were five and reciting her memory verse in the car everywhere we go the big day arrived. What I did not know from being in the car was that she would have hand motions to go with every single song and she did not miss a beat. Campbell loved being on stage and showing us all of her talents.

We loved being able to watch her too. I am so proud of my baby girl and cannot wait to see her perform again this weekend in her dance recital.

It is wonderful to have two amazing girls to celebrate!!

Where are we?

In case you have been wondering where we have been I can pretty much guarantee it has been at a ballpark somewhere watching Kaylee play. There is nothing she would rather do than play softball. I have to say that there is nothing like watching your children do something that they enjoy with every fiber of their being. She is really good this year, it seems like everything just clicked. Kaylee loves playing first base because she says "that is where the action is." Batting is going great too. The past three weekends she has even been piked up by other teams to play with them. The most important thing is that she is having a great time. Even though I was never an athlete on a sports team I really love being a Softball Mom.

If you do not find us at the ballpark then you are probably going to see me running all over town for all of the end of the year activities taking place at both of the girls' schools. I remember as a teacher cramming every possible fun activity I could think of into the lesson plans the last few weeks once testing was over. That is when all the fun began;-) Here is a picture of Campbell from Cowgirl/Cowboy Week at her school. She was so excited to get to dress up and also ride a horse. Her school really has made learning fun over the past few years that she has attended. We are going to miss all the familiar faces when she is in kindergarten next year. Well I am off to the races or so it seems. Hope you are all enjoying the end of year activities too.