Happy Birthday Mom

My Mom's Birthday is on May 28th or May 26th depending upon who you ask.  We didn't know what to get her for her Birthday, so at the last minute we decided to drive down and surprise her.  She had fallen asleep in her chair, we walked in and the dogs started barking, she opened her eyes and she was created by these cheesy little smiles.  She said she would take that every year as her present. 

It's a RELAY

The Plant I work with, had a Relay for Life team and our Division really got into it.  It was so awesome to be a part of, it is such an amazing Event.  Wayne and the girls came out and joined us for a little bit.  Ellison kept Wayne on the move the entire time.

These boots

It has become clear to us, this girl likes the barn.  She didn't really have any boots she could wear when she went and she has been going more frequently with her Daddy.  So the other day, I let her pick out and order a pair of boots.  She basically loved them all, but finally landed on a solid purple pair.  Once we ordered them, she didn't understand why they weren't immediately in her room.  When they finally arrived in the mail she was over the moon.  She wanted to wear them constantly.  Once she wore them to the barn, we told her she couldn't wear them around the house and that doesn't make her happy or stop her from trying to accessorize every outfit with them.

And this is how we watch TV.....I mean the most comfortable position right.  I always try to sit like this too....oh wait, I haven't been that flexible in, ummm a lot of years!!

Amazing yellow

My little girlie girl, likes her some K*A*R*A*T*E!!!  She recently tested out for her yellow belt and can't wait till summers is over and she gets to go back.  I would never have thought that this would be something she would enjoy.  I love that she surprises me, just when I think I know her she shows me some new aspect of her little self and I am amazed.

Days go by..

The end of a school year is kind of an emotional roller coaster.  Whew, it is a little exhausting.  You are so happy for your girl and all she was able to accomplish.  How she pushes herself to do her best and gets really upset with herself over one little point.  I mean 100 or 99, kind of like splitting hairs, but 99 isn't her best, in her mind.  Then in the midst of all your happiness is this sadness, that the days are going too quickly, that you didn't take it all in, that you missed something, that your baby is becoming a strong capable young lady.  Whew, HOT mess again, now just thinking about it, must stop.

Hadley's Awards Day was a few days before school let out.  This one was little more special because someone's BellBell got to be her.  She was here watching Ellison who had been sick and so she got to participate in some of the end of the year festivities.

Hadley was recognized for making the Honor Roll all year and her writing.  My little lady.....