FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER.....

The girls enjoyed their first week of summer!!! A little swimming, playing with special friends, playing softball, just being silly, and even a enjoying a little bull riding.

Here's Ali being silly.......

And Raylee being silly.........

Tuesday and Wednesday Ali babysat sweet little Adlee. Raylee LOVES to play with Adlee!!!! Here are a few pics of their fun time together.

Then Thursday it was time to play softball!!!! Raylee actually got a hit!!! Then it was time to run hard!!!! She made it to 1st safe and sound!!! Eventually made it around to 3rd but was tagged out at home!!! This is such an improvement from our first game!!! We lost our first game 27-1 (YIKES!!!) but when this game was called in the 5th inning due to lightening.... we were tied 5-5!!!! YEAH!!!!

Friday... Ali and her dear friend Shelby went to the bull riding. Little sis was feeling a little left out and somehow talked her daddy into taking her too!!!! This is pretty much our week!!! Hope all of you have a great week ahead!!!

Raylee had Kinergarten Graduation today. Their ceremony was sooo cute!!! They had a slide show of the years goings on, then as the principal called their name they walked up the stairs, across the stage and shook their teachers hand and received their "diploma". Hats off to Mrs. Burleson and Ms. Jeffcoat for a wonderful year!!! Raylee really struggled for a while that she has to leave Mrs. Burleson. However this is a WONDERFUL problem!!! She decided she wanted no part of 1st grade until (thank you Angie!!!) finally figured out what the whole issue was! The issue being she didn't want to leave Mrs. Burleson!!! Knowing that, we were able to explain that just because she isn't in her class anymore we will still see her. We go to church together and that is at least once a week she can see her!!!! If anyone ever has "problems" at school I wish this be your only problem too!!!! It's is sooo wonderful to know that your child is loved and feels loved at school too!!! Thanks Angie!!! We will miss you!!!!
Here she is with her beloved Mrs. Burleson receiving her diploma!!!

Entering the auditorium for the ceremony to begin.

In the gym, a must have!!!! A picture with Mrs. Burleson!!! This will be treasured!!! It is soooo wonderful to have such special people in your children's lives!!!! We love you Angie!!!!

It's soooo hard to believe that Raylee's kindergarten year is over!!! It seems like yesterday that I was bringing her home from the hospital!!! Raylee...mommy is sooo proud of you and I Love You!!!! Best of luck in 1st grade!!!!

Okay.... I have fallen real behind with this. But what's new. The girls are staying real busy. But, today is celebration day!!!! School is OUT!!!! Tonight I've just posted alot of different pics that will catch you up to our latest goings on. The one thing I don't have any pics of (yet) is Ali's newest endevor... Her "summer" pig Evander. Pics to follow soon.

This pic is of the girls actually being real sweet to each other. We went to the movie tonight with our dear friends. When we came home the girls decided to lay together on the couch and Raylee thought a picture was in order.

The other day after a "rough" day playing outside it was tubbie time. Raylee the little poser again decided that she needed bubbles and most of all some pics of her "bubble beard".

Raylee talked her daddy into setting up the tent in the backyard. She decided that a picnic was in order when it was lunch time.

After 6 years of letting her hair grow and mom always saying, "No! No! No! We are not cutting your hair!" I caved and let her pick her own hair cut. She was sooo proud of it!

Ali entered several of her creations in the art show at school. (Requirement of the class....) However....she received 2 honorable mentions!!! Here she is knelt down in front of several of her pieces. We had been to the academic banquet here and then went down to view the art show. It's sooo hard to believe her Freshmen year is OVER!!! It is really beginning to bother me to think that she only has 3 more years of school! I don't think I am ready for that!!! I love you sooo much Ali!!! It's hard for me to think that I will have to let go!!! I've always tried to totally take care of you and always want to fix anything that is wrong (even though I can't)! I'm dreading you going to college already!!!!

Raylee had her annual gymnastics rectial. She loves to be able to show off any of her gymnastics at any chance given. She was awarded Best on Trampoline for her class. She has learned her front flip on the trampoline this year. The most exciting thing is she lands it almost EVERY time!!! She never ceases to amaze us!!! I love you Raylee Grace!!! Mommy is soooo proud of you!!

WELCOME............

This is a WHOLE new experience for me!!! Blogging that is!!! But, I think it is such a wonderful way to keep everyone in touch and share my beautiful girls with you all!!! Hope you enjoy!! Raylee is finishing up kindergarten and playing softball for the first year! Games will be starting soon so lots of pics to come. Ali has just about got her Freshman year behind her and it makes me sooooo sad!!! It won't be long and she will be venturing off to other things. She was the manager for the jv softball team this year and they just completed their season this week. Ali just got her permit so Gary and I now have a chauffeur at our disposal!!! Although we get REAL nervous at times she does VERY well and jumps at every opportunity she can to drive. She has already purchased her first car and LOVES it. . . a 1968 VW Bug!!!

I know some of these pics won't be real current as in the last few days but these our from our wonderful Easter weekend.

These next few pics are from the blizzard we had at the end of March. It's been a few years since we've had a blizzard. Matter of fact this was a first for Raylee and she had a blast!!! And having a big sis that will go out and play in the snow with you and help you build a snowman is the BEST!!!