I don't want to forget....

First day of 5th grade for EK. New campus, new teacher, new friends. We got to meet her teacher last Thursday and she seems really nice and excited to work with EK. A few kids from Eagle Ridge are in her class so at least they will be familiar faces. I'm also hoping she'll see her cousin occasionally in the halls and some other sweet kids from Eagle Ridge. I've been praying diligently for her school year, her teachers, her ability to transition and learn this year, etc. Always praying for her safety and that everyone will treat her with respect and kindness. :) AC is a 4th grader this year. We started our homeschool year today too. We're easing back into our routine this week as I try to figure out 2 different grades (4th and K) and a 2 1/2 year old. Ha! This girl was excited to get started this morning. I'm thankful for that! We'll start a Wednesday co-op later this month where she'll take 2 classes (math challenge and chocolate molding). This bo...

Keith took a few days off last week so we could do some fun things around town. Now that EJ is 2 1/2 (and has given up naps) and we have a stroller for EK, it's a little easier to do family outings. We went to the Dallas Arboretum (which is only $1 admission and $5 parking for the month of August, if you're interested. It is pretty hot though, just FYI.), Cowtown Bowling and the Stockyards. Then we went to the farm Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. I want to go back when it's cooler and take more pictures. I had some of my bridal portraits taken in this spot where AC is. :) Fort Worth Stockyards AC and AK did this maze by themselves. I was a tiny bit nervous they would get separated and we'd lose one. Thankfully they stayed together. :) Waiting for the cattle drive to start. I've lived here since 1999 and I had never been down to this area...I'm kind of embarrassed to admit. Glad we checked it off our list. :) ...

We had some of our family out to the farm on Monday evening. AC and AK said it was a lot more fun to have cousins out there. :) We had sandwiches, homemade ice cream and made smores. Then later the big kids and Keith and my brother Jon lit some fireworks. I think it was a hit! Sure was a warm evening though. Keith took the cousins to the pond to fish a little. EJ wanted to be included too so she went with Uncle Jon. The kids didn't last more than 15 minutes. Ha! Enjoying vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips. :) This one did NOT like how loud the fireworks were. She preferred them when she was far away. Look at those curls!

Keith's parents celebrated their 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 25th. We had a come and go reception for them at the church that afternoon. My sister in law and I planned it all over texts/email and it turned out pretty well, if I do say so myself. Laura was a huge help and I couldn't have done it without her! My inlaws enjoyed it so I'd say it was a success. My kids loved having their cousins in town for the weekend. Cousins around the iphone Oldest and youngest Sanders cousins (B just graduated from high school and is going to Mississippi State this fall. So excited for him!) Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Sanders Keith's brothers family with my inlaws Our family with my inlaws The entire Sanders clan The punch table The cake table with three of mine posing. ;) My inlaws with their boys

4th grade graduation My girl and me EK started riding the bus in Kindergarten and had the same bus driver and aide for 6 years. We are going to miss Ms. Yanty  and Mr. Jarrell. This man teased EK almost daily and she really liked him. Two of EK's first teachers ever...Ms. Colleen and Ms. Beth. They had her when she was only 3 years old. My sweet girl waiting for the bus on the last day of school. EK with Ms. Melissa, one of her aides EK with Ms. Tammey, another lady who was with EK when she first started public preschool at 3 years old. Ms. Tammey came to EK's class last year and that was so fun. Ms. Kim was with EK the longest. She started with EK in Kindergarten. :) Ms. Flood, how thankful we are for this lady (and that we get to see her at church on Sundays). Ms. Flood was so good about high expectations with EK and being kind but firm. EK really likes Ms. Flood! I was a little nervous for a few weeks about where EK was going for int...