Spring Pictures

Andy was adamant about his attire. Who am I to argue?

They told Cal to cross his arm and he thought it was funny:

Yup. Bought both. How could I not?







 

Happy SEVEN, Andy!

Sweet Andy woke up on Friday, May 18th, as a BIG SEVEN YEAR OLD! I can't believe my BABY is seven!

 Proud of the balloon arch his momma made!

We started the day with donuts, which was Andy's pick....

He's a lucky kid to get to go on a field trip on his birthday! United SKATES of America for the win!

 They listened to a speaker from STEM talk about force and movement. And then they were READY to go!

 So glad I was able to go on this trip with him!

 I had every intention of skating along side my buddy, but there were a LOT of kids out there, and most of them were using the walker thing in the back....and ALL of them were falling.....HARD. I knew if I went out, I would be taken down. So I watched and videoed....and laughed. A lot.

 When the field trip was over, we headed home.... but made a quick stop at McDonalds for a blue icee. Whatever the birthday boys wants!

 A few weeks prior to this, my friend Amy called me and said she wanted to do a sleepover for her son, Brady, but that it would be on Friday night, Andy's birthday. I was about to say I am so sorry we have to miss it.... but then she said it was going to be in the Dean Smith Center. And seriously, how do you tell your kid they can't do that??? You don't. I couldn't do that to Andy!

So I took Andy to the Smith center (where UNC plays basketball) and he had the best sleep over ever- they ate dinner (with sport center on the big screen), played a TON of basketball, plated ping pong, watched a movie and finally fell asleep, in the locker room on the couches. A dream, right?

 They woke up early and shot more hoops before breakfast at Suttons.....

Pretty sure it was the best birthday everrrrrrrr!!!!!




 


 

Last Weekend at the Beach

We spent Mother's Day at the beach this year. Eddie got a new boat and it was supposed to be delivered by the weekend. It wasn't. But we still wanted to go down. We enjoyed some solid family time together, and ended up having the best weekend....not on a boat.... but still....

 We got there Friday night and had dinner on the water and this new place that is super small. but sooooooo yum and we are obsessed.

 Late night play on the beach. The sky was amazing- Eddie, both boys and Bru: my world in that picture.

Ready to PLAY! Andy found this hat and is obsessed. Doubt he will wear it much, but I love the sun protection it offers. 

 CB gace the boys kid kayaks for Christmas. This was first time using them and they were a huge hit!

 We spent hours out on the sound- Ed and I in the big kayak, the boys in the littles.

 And, of course, some swimming too!

It was SUCH a fun weekend and got us really excited for Memorial Day!


 

2nd Grade Wax Museum

The whole second grade lined the track last week, each child dressed as a historical figure. They researched these people and then wrote a speech about them, then dressed in character and posed as if they were a wax figure. Visitors pressed a button on their hand and they came to life and recited their speech. Y'all. I was so impressed by this second grade! The costumes were pretty amazing, and the speeches were not short little blurbs! And they had them memorized (some kids used note cards, which was totally great too!).

Cal was Babe Ruth, and I was a proud momma:

 And not only did parents come to the museum, several grades came out too!

Already wondering who Andy will pick next year.....!


 

Another golf match

In our marathon weekend, we finished with a golf match. We were so so hopeful this would be the match where this one broke par and got to move back to the 50 yard mark. And he was soooooo close......

Cal, who never wants to be coached, decided he wanted Eddie to actually coach him. 

 It didn't last long.

 Andy wants to be coached and listens to his dad's every word.

 The boys were grouped with Andy's buddy Lee and his dad, and I loved this picture of them-- these boys will always remember this time spent with their dads. I have a feeling the dads will always remember too.

Andy was under par pretty much the whole match. And then he got a six on a hole (par is 4). He got a 3 on the next one, which helped.... but then he finished two over.... so so so painful. 

 But at least it was a gorgeous day spent with my most favorite people ever.

 Maybe next time!!! But we were SO SO proud of sweet Lee who made par and gets to back up to 100 yards at the next match!!! He did awesome!

 Golf is a TOUGH sport. Sheesh. I think I say that every time I write one of these posts......!

 

Just tRYAN it!

This is SUCH a special event and each year, I am so proud of the boys for participating! This past action-packed weekend included this "triathalon" turned "duathalon" due to chilly water temps. We were super bummed to not have the swimming portion, but it was cold the morning of the race, and I can't even imagine how cold that water was!

We were up early Sunday morning to be at the Country Club before the race started. This organization is just outstanding. The whole event is well run and so well orchestrated from start to finish. 

 These clowns found the photo booth #ofcoursetheydid

 Mrs. Lee was there (don't tell Andy she was there because her super adorable nephews were there... he's pretty positive she was there just for him...)

Andy did the mini course (I can't remember how long each course was), so his event was first. He set off on his bike....

 And then finished off on his run! He did SO well! He's ready for the short course, I am pretty sure. They announced his name as he crossed. I was proud!

 With his medal!

 And then the Short Course started! I got a bunch of videos of Cal, but not as many pictures... but I did get that smile when he was all done!!! I think he was flat spent after all that fun!

We were all tired after all of that. And we recovered my car late the night before, so I was anxious to get home in the day light and check it all out. Thankfully there wasn't any damage, but it needed some good attention!

And, keeping it all in perspective.... Cal and Andy raced in memory of Justin. Justin was my student way back when, and while in my class, fought like hell against his battle with cancer. He lost his battle, sadly, but he has stuck in my heart ever since. His parents asked me to speak at his funeral, which was one of the hardest, yet special moments of my teaching career.

 So, yeah, my car was stolen by some bad guys.... but seeing this on the back of my HEALTHY boys' shirts put it all in perspective. We are so.damn.lucky!