Life Through Our Eyes...

Maryn's preschool graduation

It's hard to believe that three years ago she was starting preschool and now she is finishing her last year. The time has gone by so quickly! This sweet girl has captured our hearts with her laughter, smile and love. She loved preschool! I'm so thankful that this place, these teachers, and friends have been a part of school journey. We have made many new friends and look forward to the years we have yet to come with the boys.

Maryn's graduation was too cute. They had the kids on stage in cocoons and then had them bust out with butterfly wings on. Her teacher, Ms. Virginia, had written a little something on each of the students and shared it as the kids got a certificate. There was also a slideshow which brought the room to tears...especially the moms :) I think my favorite part was when they lit a candle for each school the kids would be attending as a way to send their light into their new school. Such a special morning to share with our families celebrating Maryn and her friends!

The graduate!

Checking out her friend Adelaide's clip-ons :)

Ms. Virginia showing us the caterpillars in their cocoons :)

I spy a pretty little caterpillar :)

Butterflies have emerged!!!

Getting her certificate

As Ms Virginia shared about each student, they added a piece to the puzzle

In the end the puzzle was a beautiful butterfly!

of course there were faces :)

Candles symbolizing the light each student will take to their new school

Singing "This Little Light of Mine"

Her wings

Ms Virginia had made a photo album for each of the kids

With one of her bestest friends, Adrianna :)

Ceta and Mimi are so proud!

Theo came for the cupcakes :)

Her spot during the ceremony:)

With another fun friend, Adelaide!

Giving Ms Virginia a little gift...Maryn really liked her :)

So many fun friends...with Harper! They'll be at the same kdg!

With Mamaw and Papaw...more proud grandparents!

Some great pictures we took outside...

Lunch at her most favorite spot...Noodle & Company!!!

Her/Our certificate

These are the moms that I had the joy of co-oping with over the last three years.
Great moms, great friendships!

an end to a great soccer season!

We wrapped up soccer in late May...such a fun season! In the last couple games, Maryn became much more engaged and you could tell she was not scared to get right in the middle of the pack. She loved that Daddy even helped coach a couple of games :) Thanks Coach James and Tangerine teammates for a fun season!

Game face!

Playing goalie...I think this was her favorite position.

Daddy and Mr Joel helped coach this one :)

Good game!

Team medals

Hugs for the fill-in-coach!

Maryn and her friend, Zach...post game wrap-up :)

Showing Daddy her medal.

Great season Maryn!
So proud of your hard work and determination :)

preschool churchyard 400

Every year, Maryn's preschool holds the "Chruchyard 400" in the fall. All the students participate in a bike race with their class, we have food and games, and the kids collect supporters to sponsor them in the race. It's a great family afternoon and fundraiser for the school. This year we had to move Churchyard to the spring and held it on our field day. We had to scale activities back, but the kids loved decorating their bikes, racing and of course getting a medal :) Theo was super pumped because they did a sibling race and he got to join in on the fun!

Ready to race!

Maryn's class, the caterpillars, ready to race!

She definitely towered over her friends on her bike :)

here we go!

speedy girl :)

waiting for medals

looking so patient and proper :)

one proud girl!

Look who's ready to race now?!?!

a little pre race smack talk between two year olds:)

he's off!!

yea for Theo...so excited to have a medal!

friends...

There are just some friends that regardless of distance or how often you see each other or chat, they hold a special place in your heart and you can just pick up where you left off. We are so blessed to have that with the Wright and Gandy families. Eight years ago we became friends sitting in a living room, listening to each other, caring for each other and sharing life...the good and the bad. Now we have nine beautiful children and I love that they can all play together and be friends. We met up at a park in May for dinner and of course lots of playtime! In between chasing kids and sprinting to bathrooms, we were able to catch up and have a great evening. Thanking God for friendships he put in our lives at just the right time!

Eight of the nine kiddos...baby G was asleep in his carseat :)

up to visit great grandma spaulding

In May we went up to visit Great Grandma Spaulding. It started off being rainy, but cleared off enough for us to go out to the park. The kids had a lot of fun playing and grandma enjoyed being able to spend some time with them :)

Big enough now that she can swing herself across!

Mr. Independent!

It's Theo!!

Big sister is such a great helper!

Grandma and Cormac taking a little break :)

He loves to swing!

Their own little band! Each piece made a different sound.

They climbed up to the top of the rock wall together...with a little bit of help from mommy :)

Mother's Day

Mother's Day....so thankful, so blessed. I adore the children that God has blessed us with and am so proud to be their mother. They bring so much joy, laughter, challenges, adventure and love to our home. I'm thankful that God has entrusted me with their lives and that I can love them each day.
xoxoxox