Rockport Reunion

Our family enjoys a beach trip every summer.  This summer it was extra special because we had the awesome opportunity to spend it with some family that we don't get to see often!  Carson, Kennedi, and Cade had a chance to meet some cousins they have never met before enjoyed a great day at the Rockport beach.  We drove down on Sunday morning.  Sunday afternoon we played at the beach a little, then had dinner at Charlotte Plummers.  We got a head start on the reunion as Jack and Jane (mom's aunt and uncle), Laura, Jeff (mom's first cousin), Ben, Emma, Mom, Dad, Kristy, John and Chayse joined us.  That evening as the kids settled down, we played a few games of 42 and got ready for the next day.

On Monday we headed to the beachfront pavillon that Jack and Jane reserved.  It was awesome!  It was right on the water, had a huge porch with fans and inside was an air-conditioned room with a small kitchen and private bathroom.  It was perfect!  Laura had crafts for the kids to make.  Jane outdid herself with decorations and arranging the room.  Jeff was gracious enough to take us out on his boat for a cruise around the canal.  It was an AMAZING day and everyone had a BLAST!  Dedra (mom's first cousin) and Chris were there too with their 3 kids, Laura, Kate, and Travis.  In total, there were 9 kids and 12 adults.  We are so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family.

Loving the pool!

I have 3 little fish!  It is only May, but the kids are LOVING the pool this year!  We have been in the water multiple times already and they just can't get enough.  One afternoon, I took the opportunity to take some pictures and got a few really good ones!

1st Grade was a SUCCESS!

I can't believe that Carson has finished 1st grade!  Where, oh where, has time gone?  Carson had such a great year.  He finished the year reading on level 24 (you have to be on level 16 to graduate 1st grade), adding and substracting double digits, beginning multiplication (he has 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s memorized), and a learned a slew of science facts.  His report card was absoutly PERFECT with E's across the boards.  His 1st grade awards were last Thursday and Carson got the "Whopper" award for outstanding handwriting and great storytelling.  Carson really does such a great job of putting together a story on paper, including an introduction, plot, and conclusion. He also got a perfect attendance award. I could not be more proud of my baby, that is now a little boy...and a 2nd grader! 

Carson and his 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Easterling

TOT awards

Kennedi has absolutely LOVED being a part of TOT (Teams of Tomorrow) this year.  Every Thursday she looks forward to wearing her orange TOT shirt to school.  She has learned so much - not only an introduction to basketball skills, but also many other educational things, like counting in various languages, right vs. left, and a lot about good sportsmanship!  This past Thursday they did a final performance and to their awards.  Kennedi did a great job!  I am so proud of my TOT superstar!

Firecracker

Last week Carson one the Firecracker award for his class!  Every week all of the teachers at KRE pick one student from their class that has stood out.  At the Friday morning celebration those students stand up before the school and the principal reads their certificate for everyone to hear.  Jason and I were there to watch Carson receive his award.  We are so proud of him!

More Sports Pics!

Spring Football

Carson had such a good time playing flag football in the winter that he decided to play it again this spring.  He had a great run this morning and is really throwing the ball well.  Best of all, he is having a blast!