Wrapping Up

Closing Shelly's ballet season with the Spring Showcase

Bampa's first dunk in the pool after someone gave him a great big push. Bampa does not look happy. Someone else looks VERY pleased with himself.

Tree climbing and bike riding really wears a guy out.

Moving on from elementary school, the great big Fifth Grade Farewell 

Shelly says goodbye to ballet for now - time will tell if she returns for another season or moves on to something new. I saw her grow in confidence this year. She tried something brand new and performed on stage in front of a crowd of strangers. I know she was nervous but it never showed, and she was the most beautiful ballerina on stage. She's an inspiration to me, reminding me that we should all follow our interests and see what direction that might take us. Thank you, dear Shelly, my beautiful ballerina!

Eli finished his first year of school with high praises from his teachers for his good manners and positive attitude. He's been spending the last few weeks harassing Bampa and helping Mamaw bake cookies. Keep up the good work, Grammy Bear!

Archer. My firstborn. I have momentary flashes of the adult he is becoming. The way he says something, his posture as he walks away, the pitch of his voice, he is no longer a little boy. He is done with elementary school and moving on to bigger things. Oh Arch. I love you and I'm so proud of all of your accomplishments. You've learned so much and made good friends. Keep working hard and making good decisions, kid! (Now roll your eyes and pretend you're embarrassed, I know that's what you're thinking!)

That's the end of the school season, and now we move on to Summer. Bring on the heat wave, scraped up knees and tall tales of all our adventures!