wedding fun

before the wedding, Saturday morning we got the 6 grandkids pictures taken professionally.  I can't wait to see how they turned out! 

Saturday afternoon was the wedding of Alex and Sarah Stephens.  It was a beautiful ceremony. The reception was outside at the golf course. The 6 kids had a great time at the reception. All the bottoms of their feet were black from dancing so much! They all slept like angels that night! 

 

 

 

 Haydn took this picture-hence why AL's head is cut off

 great shot

Sam, mom and dad's neighbor, talking to the guys

 Hannah getting her groove on

 

Vada's Birthday and Golf Cart Driving

The girls and I headed to MA on Thursday to see the Cunningham's.  Friday morning we celebrated V's 5th Birthday!  She was so excited for her party! 

 Hannah, Stella and Haydn drove papa's golf cart around their yard for hrs over the weekend! I would love to know how many miles they put on it, it was great entertainment for them!

 picture before the wedding of Alex and Sarah's

start of summer 2013

Hannah had her last softball game this Wednesday. She improved over the season. This was the 1st year of team pitch so that took some time getting use to. 

 My sister from NC flew back this week and was in DM this weekend.  We had a cookout on Friday night.  It rained so we had to be inside for most of the night. The kids did get outside alittle towards the end. Uncle Mark was a good sport and went down the slide for them. 

 

 

 

I tried to get a good pic of Isla and Haydn. She sure does love babies, well IJ is 2 but is the baby of the family.  She wasn't into me taking her pic! IJ and HN and a lot alike. They both are strong willed, I think IJ might be alittle more so that HN.  They both are lefty's and have the big blue eyes! 

 

 

 

 

Last day of 1st and 3rd grade

Yesterday was the last day of school for the girls.  They had a great 1st year at DC-G.  Bring on 2nd and 4th grade!

 

Aug 2012 1st day of school

 May 2013 last day of school

 Haydn's class had a picnic yesterday for her last day of school.  Then they flew kites that they made.  It was a perfect day for kite flying! It was finally sunny and we had a good breeze.  Perfect way to end the school year!! 

 Haydn and Mrs Morrow



1st Grade Celebration

Haydn had her 1st grade celebration yesterday.  I don't do well with my girls growing up, that may sound funny but when it comes to the end of a school year, or even kind words their teachers say about them in conferences I get teary eyed. This all started back when Hannah was even in preschool.  So yesterday as I was walking into her school I started to feel that lump in my throat.  Her program was amazing!! They all had a speaking part of things they learned throughout the school year. We even had refreshments. Her teacher made a picture video that we even watched and all the students got to bring one home for themselves. She is an amazing teacher and Haydn adored her as much as I did!!  With our crazy weather we have been having we (parents) got to sit in the hallway with the kids for awhile for a tornado warning!!  Been a few years since I had to do that!! Added alittle excitement to the afternoon!! 

 Haydn doing her speaking part!

 Wes took this picture of me...crying!!  To prove to you all, that I get teary eyed! I am sure other parents around me wondered what the He** was wrong with me?!  Even more funny that my computer won't let me make it smaller!! HA! 

Authors night at SP

Haydn's class wrote and illustrated a book this spring. Parents were invited to come and listen to them read their books. Her book was all about her. She mentioned her family, her love for lalaloopsy and our family vacation to Wisconsin Dells last summer.  She did an amazing job and enjoyed reading her book. Afterwards her teacher invited all the students uptown for ice cream! Haydn loved this part as well! We will sure miss Mrs Morrow! She has been an excellent teacher for our 1st year in Grimes. 

 

 

 

GOTR

Hannah participated in her 1st 5K this month. She started practicing in March, twice a week.  She really enjoyed this race and I could not be more proud of her! She finished 5th out of 40-50 3rd and 4th graders in Polk Co.  Her time was 31:08!!  Each girl had to have a running buddy and Wes wanted to run this with her. The race was at Raccoon River.  It was a gorgeous night for a run.  She and Wes ran the whole thing, did not stop to walk!!  YAY!!

 

 Grimes group of girls

 sign Haydn and I made for her

 her medal

 after the run and her face isn't red at all!!