NHS

Wednesday night Bailee was inducted into the National Honor Society.  It was a nice ceremony.  

Congratulations Bailee!! You are an amazing, smart, talented, beautiful young woman.  Keep working hard!

flying high

Sunday was beautiful!! And windy.  After the boys took the boat out on the pond Brian put some kites together to put the wind to use.

Whenever the kites were low Adam would try and get the streamers.  He thought he should have a turn flying the kites. 

We had two Star Wars kites and then Brian brought out a dragon.  A neighbor had a robot. Everyday Mason has asked to go fly kites again.  Hopefully we'll have time again this weekend. 

end of soccer

Saturday was Carson's last soccer game.  This game he hustled after the ball more than he ever has before.  He's learned how to turn the ball and has more control of where it's going.  He does quite well.

Usually there is a team party at Cici's.  This coach was also coaching another team and understands family schedules are hectic.  So after the game he handed out trophy's.  I know Carson was disappointed, but I loved it! 

I don't know if I had mentioned this during the season or not, but Carson was the team Captain. 

Carson's first baseball game is Saturday.  No break. :)

Finally!

Last night the girls finished with church early so I was able to go run.  I ran 5.1 miles in about 56 minutes.  I've been trying to make it past 4 1/2 miles for awhile but could never do it.  I'm totally amazed I'm running 5 miles!  A friend has asked about running a half marathon.  I don't think I could ever run over 2 hours straight.  That's insane!  But then again I never thought in my wildest dreams of running for an hour.  But that's what I'm doing.  It's kind of cool.  :)

mermaid

This is the mermaid costume Karlee made for a school project.  I think it turned out great!

field trip

Carson had his one and only field trip as a Kindergartner Tuesday.  (I'm sure all my kids have had at least 2 a year.) They went to the Fort Worth Science and History Museum.  He had a great time.  His favorite part was after lunch running near, not through, the fountain.  :)

And hanging out with his friend Jaxson.

butterflies

Tonight we had dinner outside and the butterflies almost attacked us.  One landed on Carson's hand and we all touched his wings trying to get them to move.  I took over 20 pics hoping to get his wings open. 

Another came along as was a little more willing.  

spring

This time of year is so busy.  Between field trips, concert, musicals and end of the year projects.  Tonight we went to "Evening With the Experts" for PACE.  Its district wide, 2nd-5th grade students showing off their research project.  Mason did his on food allergies.  I think he did a great job.  We saw many friends their.  It was extremely crowded too.  Some of the projects were amazing.  I learned some interesting facts. 

The girls had noticed on the blog that I took pictures of the boys in a bluebonnet patch in our neighborhood.  They both wanted a picture too.  So before bed we quickly took a few. 

None of my kids like to miss out on the tiniest thing.  So... Geoff and Kinz if you want your picture taken too I know a place super close and someone that takes OK pictures if you're feeling left out.  ;)

broken

My poor washer needs help.  It has been broken for three weeks.  The repairmen came Monday morning at 8:15 then had to go buy different parts.  Once they started putting it all back together, the new tub/basket didn't fit properly.  We're now waiting for more parts and rescheduled for Thursday morning.  I hope it gets fixed soon.  I'm tired of the laundromat.  :-(

church prom

Friday night Bailee had her church Prom.  I think 5 Stakes joined together.  She sure looks all grown up. 

Bailee found this updo on Pinterest.  We modified it a bit.  I think it turned out great. :)

I don't even know all these kids.  Garrett arranged for a stretch Hummer to take 18 people to the dance.  It only cost $33 each.  They all loved it!

These two sure look cute together.  ;)