Hunter's last day of school

Hunter had splash day on his last day of school. I lost count of how many times he went up

and down this slide.

Why do boys love to act silly in pictures?

Mia taking a break in the shade.

And if there is any doubt that Hunter has grown this year, here is his first day (Aug 2011)

and last day (May 2012).

The Class of 2024

I must admit my heart was not prepared when I saw Hunter in his cap and gown at his Kindergarten graduation last week. I can remember wishing for him to get bigger when he was little so we could play and do more things together, now I find myself wishing I could freeze time. When his class was introduced as the graduating class of 2024 my mind fast forwarded to his High School graduation day, which I know will be here before I know it.

I loved the shy grin on Hunter's face as he walked in to his graduation.

One day Hunter came home from school and said, "Mom, I get to lead the Pledge during graduation because I am one of the ones who sing the loudest!"

Mr. Priest giving Hunter his certificate.

During the ceremony the kids sang a couple of songs. In the middle of this video (around 2:20) you will notice Bradon (the boy in the back row to the left of Hunter) gets bored and decides to put his hands in his robe. Hunter's buddies, Aaron, Brody and Ramsey.

When we went to meet the teacher in the fall we prayed that Hunter would hit it off with a friend. Gavin and Hunter met that night and have been friends ever since.

A big thanks to Mrs. Bass for all the time and energy she poured into Hunter this year.

Our attempt at a family picture.

Granny came to help celebrate.

Hunter, we are so proud of you. You had such a great Kindergarten year and we have had so much fun watching you grow.

Mia's End of the Year

This week Mia had her end of the year celebration at preschool. It is hard to believe she only has one more year left before she starts Kindergarten. A big thank you to Mrs. Van

and Mrs. Hernandez for loving on Mia this year.

Daddy and Granny came to help celebrate Mia's graduation.

Mia's friend Lola, I think they were partners in crime this year.

Precious Rilynn, the sweetest little girl.

Our four year old class graduate.

First day (8/2011) of school and the

last day.

Field Day

Last Friday Hunter had Field Day at school. We had fun watching him... shoot baskets,

act silly with friends,

do jumping jacks,

run relay races with friends,

hang out with Granny,

and Mom,

bowl,

and make fun memories with his class.

Love notes

As I was cleaning out Hunter's back pack today I came across this note. It is from February and the crush is over, but it is still precious.

All I want for Kindergarten graduation is my top front tooth

Hunter's front tooth has been loose for quite some time. We prayed it would stay in for family pictures and it did; however, I had a feeling it would be gone before Kindergarten graduation next week. Today Hunter came out to car line smiling with his tooth in a baggy. He decided to pull it as his class was preparing to go to car line. He proudly pulled it during class, announced it fell out and then enlisted his classmates to help find it because it dropped on the floor.

I must admit it is going to be hard getting used to his snaggle tooth grin, he looks so different.

Mom's tea with Mia

Today was Mom's tea at Mia's school.

I always love going to the tea to find out what kind of humorous answers our kids give to their teachers questions. According to Mia: I am 31 years old. I look good when I wear makeup (I never have on makeup when I drop her off for school because I am headed to the gym). My hair and eyes are black. My favorite thing to do is exercise. Mia's favorite thing to do with me is take my Hunter to school.