First Day of School 2015

Today is the first day of school for my babies.  It is so hard to believe that Hayden is a 4th grader, Gracie is a 1st grader and Colton started K4 this year.  I know I say it all the time but man they are growing up way too fast.  They were all three excited about school this morning.  However, I'm sure by the end of the week I will be dragging Colton out of the bed.  He loves to sleep late and I am pretty sure by Friday he is going to be exhausted and tired of getting up early.  Hayden and Gracie always get up great...they even have their own alarm clock.  Colton was all excited and ready.  I made sure to tell him that he had to listen and be good....so here is to hoping that he does.  I think he is going to be just fine, with that being said I bet he gets in trouble for talking at some point.  That baby boy loves to chat.  I can't wait to hear all about his day. 

I hope Hayden is adjusting well to changing classes and all the big girl stuff.  She looked so grown up this morning.  She ate breakfast, got dressed and waited patiently ready to head out to start a new journey and see all of  her friends.  I am sure she is not going to like the homework she comes home with this afternoon but that is all part of it. 

This year Gracie was all smiles and not quite as scared looking.  I am so proud of her, she is really opening up a little bit anyway.  She looked adorable in her cute little outfit.  I have to take advantage of the one that will dress up really cute and girlie.  Hayden  is all about shorts and polo shirts....no dresses at all!  Gracie loves her skirts and dresses.  She is over the bow days....but I did get to put a real cute single ribbon in her hair this morning.  I hope she adjusts well to the big world of 1st grade.  I know she will be ready to tell me all about it when I pick her up. 

Open House 2015

***********************There are two posts today!  So don't forget to read both!************

Today was open house for the 2015-2016 school year!  Where or where did our summer go????  I really want to go back to surfing and relaxing......but.....it is that time for a schedule.  I can't believe how fast Summer has gone by, however we did spend it playing Softball, swimming, and going to the beach! We really made some fantastic memories this Summer. 

All three of my babies go to GWA this year.  That is really hard for me to believe but it is really happening.  I have a 4th grader, 1st grader and a K4 baby.  They were all very pleased with their teachers and classmates.  They all have great classes with some of their best friends.  I truly believe that they are going to all have a wonderful year. 

Hayden and Gracie are so excited but Colton is the one who is ready to go.  He has been talking about it for weeks.  Although he was a little shy today, he did talk to Mrs. Sherre.  I can't wait to pick him up on Tuesday and find out about his day.  He is the one child I have that will probably tell me everything when I pick him up.  He loves to talk!  The other two I kind of have to pull info out of them.  I am excited, nervous and sad all at the same time...if that is even possible. 

Ready or not here we go!  I hope they have great 1st days! 

Mommy loves you all to the moon and back and infinity.  I already have the Kissing Hand ready to read Monday night.  I must carry on the traditions even though I think Hayden thinks she is too big. 

Horse Back Riding Lessons

Well, Gracie has decided to do riding lessons.  We went to our first lesson yesterday morning.  The best part is that it is only 5 minutes from our house!  She absolutely loved it.  Ms. Elizabeth taught her how to use the rope to control the horse, brush the horse, saddle the horse and ride the horse.  It was a learning lesson for me too.  She was a beautiful cowgirl and looked like she belonged there.  She did fantastic and may have already asked Uncle Artie for a horse!!!  Oh my goodness!!!  She goes for lessons once a week, so we will have another lesson next Tuesday after school. 

I really hope this is her thing. She is such an animal lover!  This should be perfect for her!

World Series and Beach

Hayden's team placed 8th in the little league World Series.  Those little girls gave it their all and played hard but it was HOT!  It was probably the hottest I have ever been and I wasn't on the field in pants and socks up to my knees.  Hayden played 3rd base like a beast and I mean a real beast.  I was so proud of her. She had many big hits and ran hard to bases.  It was an adventure she will never forget.  We even have many songs associated with the trip like the fight song, the whip and nae nae, baby I'm worth it, and cheerleader.  Every time those songs come on the radio we have to turn it up and jam out.  After we finished our last game on Saturday we headed straight to Florida for our real vacation with family.

Vacation was wonderful as always.  Hayden got to try out her Christmas present, the surfboard.  As always she was a pro.  She stood up and surfed right along the very first time.  and if you don't believe me just ask the rest of the family.  The child is amazing at all things.  She had a blast and I was able to capture several videos and pictures.  Gracie got a little bit jealous, so Uncle Artie had a surfboard delivered to her at the beach!  She was so excited!!!  She did very well too.  It took her a little longer but she accomplished it and I got it on camera!  Yay Mommy!  Colton built lots of roads with his tractors and trucks.  He loves the sand.  It is like a huge sandbox.  He also liked the ocean and jumping the waves. 

It was an amazing week!  We caught blue crabs, ate lots of fish and shrimp, played in the ocean and most of all enjoyed being at the beach.  We spent lots of time sitting under the tents just enjoying the sound of the ocean.  The weather was perfect this time too. 

Thanks everyone for a great vacation.

The Little League World Series

Well, here we are once again...very behind on the blog.  Thanks to all the people that still check it even though I don't update a whole lot.  Life has just got really busy, but I do want to make sure I document all the really important stuff. 

Colton had his four year check up in May.  He is a healthy boy and ready to start GWA in August in K4.  Hard to believe that my baby is starting big school.  He is really excited about it and I can't wait to watch him make some really good friends.  He will also be able to start baseball in the spring of next year and then he will be able to play flag football at GWA next year.  It is his turn to have some fun. 

Gracie is had an amazing recital for baton.  She did so good.  I was so proud of her for really showing off her skills.  She caught her baton twice while throwing it in the air, I thought it was pretty impressive. 

Hayden has had a really busy season with Softball.  The Bulldogs went undefeated this Spring.  Then she made Allstars and they ended up winning the Tri County Tournament, which sent us to the State tournament and then on to the USSSA Allstar World Series in Gulf Shores, AL. 

Which leads me to the purpose of this blog.  I am typing this while in our hotel room in Gulf Shores, Al, while Hayden and Addalyn are singing and dancing around the room.  It has been an experience so far.  I just wish Mark could be here for all of it.  Hayden and I rode down with some really good friends.  Mimi and Pop are keeping Gracie and Colton and coming down on Thursday.  Mark is coming Thursday morning too.  My room is the fun party room at the hotel right now.  We have been doing a lot of the whip and nae nae song.  Lots of silly girls doing hair and making videos and dancing.  I wouldn't trade it for anything! 

This morning we took the all the girls to the beach to have lots of fun before starting lots of softball. Today we had our first pin trading with all the other Allstar teams.  It was certainly an experience for our girls.  They got lots of amazing pins.  Then it was opening ceremonies.  Which is a lot of fun.  They gave away a lot of free gifts and had the girls and coaches doing lots of silly things.  Our coaches did the whip and nae nae song in front of everyone.  It was hilarious and yes I have a video.  Then they got to be in a parade.  It has been a very busy and fun day.

Tomorrow we are having practice and then going back to the beach for a little while and then maybe some go carts and fun stuff.