Fall fun

Fall time in the orchard

Playing in the field

 Becca the fawn

No school days mean no rules it seems

Summer break wrap up

Dakota turns 11

Last indoor soccer game of the Summer

Out kiddos on the first day of 6th, 3rd, and 1st grade

Rebecca goofing around at her first dance class

Fuad and Dakota practicing soccer

Rory at the school fun run

Rory practicing the recorder for music class

Start of Summer

Here is a peek at what we have been up to so far this Summer...

 Playing with tattoos and toys

 Letting mom take some pictures that are posed

 Playing at the river

 Doctor visits

 Celebrating Independence Day

 Dominos

 Building forts

And dressing up in old costumes. So far we have had fun, and hope to get out and do one or 2 things before the Summer is over.

Graduations

Finally updating on Graduations for our littles! First up Rebecca did a play in class instead of a graduation ceremony. So they did Goldilocks and the 3 bears, Becca was goldilocks and she did awesome! Our little girl remembered all 15 of her lines and we were so very proud of her!

Dakota Graduated the 5th grade and is now officially a middle schooler! He graduated with another year of A-B Honor roll, another year of perfect attendance, and he got a certificate from the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) for outstanding work in history knowledge. We are so proud of the young man he is growing up to be and hope that he will settle into Middle school with ease.

 Last but certainly not least is Rory. He also graduated with A-B honor roll throughout the year which is really impressive since this is his first year being 3/4 in a mainstream class setting. he is still struggling to focus, and work with peers. but for most of the time they do instruction, and then Rory just peels off and does his work by himself. This is still very impressive considering he refused outright to do work most of the year in First grade. Keep it up Rory, you are doing so good!

Small hiatus

Hey there, long time no see! I have been insanely neglectful over in this corner of the world, so today is going to be a mass catch up! Be prepared for a TON of pictures! Since my last post we have had a small family reunion, I started a photography business, and Rory made his first holy communion.

Our kids with their Grandparents. Fuad's parents came to visit for Spring break

The cousins all hanging out playing in the river together

The kids got to meet their other cousins Gabe and Declan

Rory praying before his First Communion

Rebecca's 6th Birthday

Another Birthday gone by. This year we had a 'My little pony' party at the house. I have never seen our home quite so covered in pink! The girls all had a blast though. We did temporary tattoos, Pony rides, lots of snacks (mostly the marshmallows) and we sang, and danced, and laughed! Time is flying by and we are all doing our best to love up every last moment of it! Happy 6th Birthday Rebecca Erin. We love you!

 

                                 Some of the decorations

                         The girls all loved brushing the ponies!

                 All the girls took turns riding 'Magic' the pony.

                        Time for cake, and fun with friends.

Oh what bliss, Rebecca's turning 6

Tuesday we got a decent size ice storm, big enough to shut down the south (which really doesn't take as much as you might think) anyway, it was cold and pretty gross out, but it was a perfect opportunity to get Becca's Birthday pictures done. She was home, and I had nothing else to take care of since we were stuck at home. I love how these turned out!!! Rebecca had a blast, as per usual. and by the end was playing a round or 2 of 'lets hide the stars!" It is such fun having a girl. I never thought I would EVER say it.... but I really love that she is so girly too! She is reading, and writing, and growing everyday. We love you Becca boo!  

 

 

365 days: 26-46

26/365 Working on a special project

27/365 Happy mail

28/365 lunchtime with Becca

29/365 My view as I excersise today

  

30/365 practicing reading

31/365 Making cheesecake cups

32/365 Doctor who

33/365 Becca snuggling her lovey

34/365 burning energy while her brothers are at faith formation

35/365 100th day of school

36/365 Beautiful day

37/365 Playing with my camera

38/365 crafting

39/365 Brothers building legos

40/365 Adventures in babysitting

41/365 Makeup session

42/365 IEP meeting

 

                               43/365 Coffee date with a good friend

 

44/365 My little and my best friend coloring

                           
                                     45/365 Opening Valentines

46/365 guitar practice