Last Day of School

This school year has flown by! It seems like August was just a few weeks ago. We could not have asked for a better school year for any of them. Of course I forced them outside this morning for the last day of school picture. I hadn't really though they had changed much until I put this picture beside the first day of school picture. They all look much older:/ We now have a rising senior, sophomore and 7th grader! By the way Zoe found out yesterday that she made the football cheer leading team!! She was so worried during try outs but so excited she almost cried yesterday! Next school year is going to be super busy but I hope to take in every moment. 

6th Grade Honors Day

Today was the 6th grade honors day at Gable. Zoe transitioned so well from BSMS to Gable that you would have thought she had always been there. Today she was recognized for being on the Principal's Honor Roll, Beta Club and for reading more than 25 books this school year.  She has been surrounded by amazing friends and has made so many memories! 

Spring Chorus Concert

Zoe loves to sing so it was no surprise when she signed up for chorus. The Gable chorus had their final performance of the year last week. Zoe has loved chorus and her teacher Mrs.Hoffee. She is excited about chorus next year and getting to wear the black dresses...lol! 

Gravitopia

     
One of the days during spring break we met up with my niece and nephews at Gravitopia . Trampolines, and foam pits are everywhere and you get a great workout. I didn't jump this time. I just watched and took a few pictures. My kids favorite thing to do is play dodge ball so it is hard to drag them out of there. You would think a hour wouldn't be enough time but after going non-stop they were ready to go. 

Basketball

Zoe has never been afraid to try new things so when she asked to play basketball we signed her up. She learned so much in 6 weeks and had a lot of fun. Her team went undefeated and Zoe scored a few baskets. This was the last game of the season and of course it was against Brynn's team. 

Ballers on 3!!! 

Father-Daughter Dance

Our church has put on a Father-Daughter dance the past couple of years. It is probably Zoe's favorite night of the year. A few weeks leading up to the dance they take dance classes to get familiar with some the dances. The event is only offered through 6th grade so this was her last one. Thankfully I have been the photographed and get to be there to see all of the fun they have!  

 These keys were the girls gift for the evening.

The photo above is all of the 6th grade girls with their dads.

These girls are all great friends! 

Zoe's smile makes my heart happy! 

These dads are part of our village and I know they would be there for any of my kids if they needed them.

First Day!

Summer has came to an end and today was the first day of school and work for me. This was the first time that I did not take Kain to school. He actually drove:/ Noah is starting high school and Zoe is going to middle school. Now we have a Junior, Freshman and 6th grader!

Good Bye Cast!

I planned a get together at one of our favorite places as soon as I found out when Noah's cast would be coming off. He had a hard 8 weeks since he normally is very active and I thought this would be a great way to celebrate. Some of our dearest friends were about to join us at Pisgah National Forest. We always have such a great time there. The water is so cold that I didn't get in at all but there was no stopping the kid. We are so blessed to have great friends that we can make memories with!

This was after everyone had went down sliding rock.

Looking Glass Falls with some of my besties:) We were missing the other two!

We have taken a picture in this same spot for over 16 years. It has became a family tradition. 

My brother and his family were able to come!

These guys will always put a smile on your face!

Isle of Palms Take 2

Since Noah was gone to Alabama when we went on the first day trip we decided to go again. This time Kain was gone on a mission trip to NYC. Noah had just got his boot a week before and I didn't really think this though. Poor kid had to hop on one foot all the way down to the ocean. He had a great time though! 

Corey helped Noah in and out of the water. At one point Noah was actually on Corey's back. I wish I would have gotten that picture.

This was Noah's first time with the lacrosse stick back in his hands. It made my heart smile. That boy sure does love some lax! 

Last Day of School

The car ride on the last day of school was sad for this mama. It was the last time Zoe would be dropped off at the intermediate school, the last time I would take Noah to middle school and the last time I would drive Kain to school. How do I already have 2 high school kids(one that will be a junior!) and how is our baby going to middle school?!?!

Zoe's 5th Grade Awards

Zoe finished up her last year at BSIS. She is so looking forward to middle school in the fall and I hope she loves it as much as she thinks she will. She had a fantastic 5th grade her with Ms. Vaugh and Ms.Henderson in a single gender class. Zoe is very goal minded and is very hard on herself when she doesn't do well in school. She was so excited to receive a plague for Career A's. She has now set a goal to continue to have career A's until she graduates. We will see how that goes:)

 Corey hasn't been able to attend many awards day so it was extra special that he was there.

Zoe and Ms. Vaughn 

"Most Likely to Succeed"  voted on by her class. 

Isle of Palms

For the first time in a long time we didn't go on a vacation during spring break. Noah went to Alabama with his best friend so we took a couple of day trips. We met some friends at the Isle of Palms county park for a fun day at the beach. It takes about 3 hours to get there but worth it! We pack a cooler full of food and take our EZ up and set up for the day.

These girls are such good friends!

I even managed to get a picture of these guys which is rare!

These star fish were every where all up and down the beach!