How did this even happen? How did we go from this:
to THIS in such a short span??? My mother heart can't take it. Tonight was Cade's Fifth grade graduation.
Bobby and I were so proud of him walking out of the ceremony with several awards.
He received the Principal's Award for having straight A's through the fifth grade and the President's Gold Seal Award for straight A's throughout his entire elementary career. To qualify for the Gold Seal Award he also had to test above average on his TCAP each year. So, that award was quite an accomplishment!
We are so blessed that both sets of grandparents are able to be a part of these special days in the lives of our kids. I know it's something they will look back on and treasure!
A quick graduation picture with 2 of our best school buds, Drew and Ryan.
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The week leading up to graduation is always full of fun things. Field day is always one everyone looks forward to. This year it was a complete wash out but no one really complained. These two still made their rounds to all the stations with smiles on their faces!
There was Fifth Grade picnic day which, of course, I was late to. Why do they have to put all my kids' picnics at the same time on different parts of the school campus? I mean, I'm only one mom and I don't have a nanny. I might look into that though. School Function Nanny. Sounds like a great idea!
I can't let an "end of elementary school" blog post go by without including this picture. Cade and Taylor have been "in like" with each other each and every year of their Longview careers. Much to their embarrassment, I made them stand close to one another for an end of school pic. I would hand pick this gal so if in 15 years they want to get married I'll gladly pick up the tab for the rehearsal dinner:)
So here we are. One kid through elementary and three more to go. I hope Bobby and I do well entering this new stage of parenting: The Middle School Years. Goodbye sweet Mother's Day crafts and things like Watermelon Day.....hello zits, puberty, and attitudes....Oh, me!!!
