Stuff...

A family portrait in Adly's room.

 He really likes worms and bugs and gross things.  It's one of his favorite things to do.

 gross!  That's a slug!

 He found this weird worm w/ an arrow shaped head.

 Adly still plays on the playscape that should be w/ Rex & Rendin!

 Do you use these?  They are so great.  Sandwich and snack size.  A bit of an investment, around $12 for the set of two. So worth it!  I rarely use ziploc baggies anymore. 

 Look how pretty our lettuce is.  From seed!!

Lots of memories of Hope!

Today was a happy, but sad day.  It was Adly's last day of preschool.  Not only that, but it was the last day for her to go to Hope.  This wonderful place where kids learn through play and Jesus is spoken about openly daily and teachers are warm and smiles are all around.  It's just such a happy place.  My kids gained so much from going there.  I'm sad for my family to be done with that chapter in their life.  It's hard...for me.  But, I know it's also a wonderful beginning.  She'll be at school w/ her brother next year and that makes me happy.  But, my baby is getting big!!

Miss Norma & the girls.



 Mrs. Garrett...one of the sweetest teachers she's ever had!!

Getting ready to sing!

 So excited for summer!!!

Happy day, girls!  We are so proud of you!  What sweeties you are!



back up to speed...sort of

My Maw-Maw turned 80 years young!

Adly got swept off her feet at the Wonders and Worries Wonder Ball (daddy/daughter dance)!

My hair is darker...posted this pic for you, Missy!  (It freaks her out, but I really like my hair a little darker.)

Holt's school had field day.  So fun!

(Holt, Cole & Naina)

So glad to be there and capture action pictures!

My friend Traci raised lots of $ at the IM OK race for Epilepsy...In memory of her sweet son, Kaden.

Adly had her last chapel at Hope.  Very big moment...for me!  I cannot believe this!  Kindergarten is around the corner.

Holt's baseball season is almost over.  Bittersweet...

We went to the beach!  More pics to come!

Good Job bucks!!

We needed an incentive program for the boy...bad!  So, here's what I came up with.  It's working for now.  He's totally into it.  He loves earning things...if he sees he can work towards something, he's all about it.  So, it's all about positive reinforcement right now.  Constant...."you turned your light out in your room...good job buck!", "you were sweet to your sister...good job buck!", "you used your manners...good job buck!".  Of course we include Adly in this too, even though she really doesn't need it.  So, each day they earn a sticker (or not a few times for him).  The end result is various prizes...a certain toy, ice cream w/ one of us, outings that they really want to do, etc.  We are overly complimentary right now to get them really into it and praise as much as we can.  It's been really great lately....hopefully it stays this way!