Kicking off summer the right way

As each day passes and my babies get a little older, I am more and more proud of who they are becoming and yet a bit sad that they are growing up. 

TJ has finished his first year of preschool.  I cried so hard the first day he went, yet I am so proud of how he did.

Owen just graduated from preschool and in September he will be in kindergarten.  I held him a year so now I really have to let him go.  We are so proud of you Owen.  Your teacher said you were very independent and the most well mannered boy.  I am not surprised. 

Joey just finished kindergarten and had such a great year.  Joey is so confident just like his daddy.  He talks to everyone and really loved school this year. 

Ryley just finished second grade.  Boy does third grade sound so much older.  You are the sweetest and so smart.  Even though you are the oldest, I love that you snuggled up to me last night at the ball game because the fireworks scared you a little. 

Fantastic report card all around.  So proud of you guys.

Well it's summer and these next couple months belong to us!  No more schedules or planning.  Now it's about being together and having a blast this summer.  I think we stated off right.

We met our cousins for a 3 hour hike which ended with a swim in the lake and a stop for ice scream.  Maybe the ticks on Joey wasn't the best part but he forgot about that already.

We spent our Friday afternoon and night at the pool.  Pizza, swimming and friends on a Friday - a blast.

We started off Saturday morning with a bike ride.  We spent our afternoon and night at a baseball game with snacks, music and hundreds of kids.  I think you had a great 7th birthday Joey.  You had that handsome smile on your face the whole day.  I love you buddy.  So proud of you.

Today is a family day with our cousins which means the world to my kids.  Tomorrow we hit the beach.  Now that is making memories and that is the way you kick off summer with your kids!