Big Man on Campus!

Chase had an awesome first day of PreK and a good week so far. On the first day he was excited to tell me about how he got to put his lunch box in his backpack at the end of the day (Kellie-Mrs. Staats- told me she used him as an example) and that his new class was ""gooder" than yours!" Every time I peeked in on him he had a huge smile on his sweet face.  

I miss having him in my class so much but I love knowing that he is having a blast next door. I love peeking in on him through the day.  I'm going to soak this up because after this year, I won't have any buddies at school with me.  TEAR!

Tomorrow, I drop him off for the first time, with out me there.  He can hardly wait to get back to school and thinks it's pretty cool he'll be there all by himself.  He is having a blast and I am so happy about that! 

I'm not sure what I'm going to do tomorrow on my first day off -ever- as a mommy.  

Be lonely I'd imagine. 

And, maybe shop!

 

Deputy Goforth

Today I stopped by the gas station where Deputy Goforth senselessly lost his life, Friday night, to make a donation to his family. The gas station is right around the corner from my childhood home. It's a gas station I pass by on a weekly basis and stop at from time to time. A gas station that is always filled with police officers and patrol cars filling up and meeting up. I was overcome with feelings of sadness and anger but also of pride. I'm so proud to be from here. Although everyone is angry and sad and hurt, people are treating this situation with grace, kindness and respect.

Welcome Back Bluebell

WELCOME BACK BLUEBELL!!!!!

PreK Meet the Teacher

Today, Chase had his PreK Meet the Teacher.  Unfortunately, we weren't able to go into his class for the actual meeting (because mine was going on next door).  But, I think he knows his teacher pretty well.  He has even known Mrs. Tiffany the past two years.  He was a bit shy and didn't wanna take a picture but I know it won't take him any time at all to warm up and he's gonna have a great last year at Foundry.  

 And, he was over the moon to be reunited with Braxton.  They absolutely adore each other and love playing together in our classroom in the mornings.  Londyn will be there this year to give them both a run for their money!  

We are looking forward to an awesome year!!!!!
(Tear-my boys LAST year at Foundry!)

While Bubby is away...

 This time next year, I'll be all alone.  Im not ready to think about that!  So, for the time being we are soaking in every last minute together!  Today, On bubbys first day of school Chase and I went to our "happy place" after gym.  The Christmas isle of Hobby Lobby.  Yes, I said Christmas in August...when its 100 degrees out. 

First day of 1st

Colt had a great first day!  We are so spoiled to have Amber as a bus driver again.  He came home happy and somewhat excited to go back.  (As excited as could be expected.) He said they did nothing, his teacher was nice, he didn't sit by Addy, he played with Trynton at Recess but never found Jace, didn't make any new friends and his favorite part of the day was lunch! 

(And, thats seriously all I got- and that was with A LOT of prying!)

Splashway

On Wednesday, we planned a surprise trip to Splashway Waterpark.  For days prior, the weather looked like it was going to be awful!  Turned out, it was a beautiful day, perfect for a water park!
We all had a blast.  Colton was crazy brave, trying every slide he could with Zak.  (Made me a nervous wreck!)  Chase was a little more timid.  Zak had to push him down the first slide he did but after that he warmed up a little bit (on the kiddie slides).  He stuck close to Zak or I most of the day.  Splashway was perfect for their ages.  We had such a great day.  We are already looking forward to another trip next summer!