Wednesday, May 24, 2017


May Day as always holds a special day in my heart.  This year, we had new neighbors to deliver flowers to, so the kids were actually able to pull off delivering them without being caught for the most part.  There were a few that caught them, and were very excited to get a basket.



Atticus has been up to his usual orneriness.  He is always up to something.  Our days of just the two of us are over now, and we will see what he thinks about the kiddos all being home for the summer.
Dragged my laundry hamper out of the laundry room, and disassembled in the entryway.

Naked as usual.

Two weeks ago we went to the Garth Brooks concert with my Mom and Jeff.  We went to see him ten years ago when he performed here, and we were excited to watch his show again.  He had already performed four shows in Kansas City before our show, and there were moments that his voice would crack, but he gave it all he had.  My favorite part of his show was when he came back out for the encore, but it was just him.  He played probably about five songs that people were holding up signs to hear acoustically.  Some of the ones I had completely forgotten about, but loved way back when.  I love that he wants to make sure people hear the songs that they came to see him play.  Another thing that I love about him is that from the crew to his band, they have pretty much all been with him since his beginning.  Andy and I wonder what they all did while he was in retirement, and what made them decide to all come back when he started to tour again.  There must be a reason they want to be a part of his show whether they are the backstage crew or onstage with him.  You could just tell he truly cared for all of them.  I have never been to a concert where each backstage crew member is recognized. The show didn't get over until 11:30 that night, and Monday was rough, but it was so worth it.






The rest of the week was busy running to and from practices, and Andy left mid week for a trip to Salt Lake.  That weekend was a busy one with a soccer game and baseball practice for Baylor, and softball for Briley.  We also had a graduation party thrown in there for fun.
Sunday was of course Mother's Day and Andy took the kids to get Starbucks for me before Church.  The kids gave me their sweet cards that they made at school, and then we were off.  We were celebrating the 100th year of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal.  Our Church was able to have the traveling statue of her and it was on display on the alter.  It was perfect that this was celebrated on Mother's Day.  I wanted to get a picture but some friends of ours started talking and walking out with us, and I didn't get the picture taken.  I went back later to get one, and she was gone.  The rest of the day was spent at home playing outside, and reading my book for book club.  Perfect Mother's Day.

He loved brunch:/


This week was busy with last day of school parties, awards ceremonies, field trip to Deanna Rose, Andy off to Atlanta, ballgames, and practices.  Crazy week, but we made it through, and now summer is here! 
Baylor had a kindergarten farewell ceremony yesterday, and Finley had her end of the year party so I spent a little bit of time in each.  It is hard to believe the year is over and after five years we are leaving Blue River.  It has been such a wonderful school, and it will be missed by us all.   I took the kids to a park after school yesterday to have a picnic to celebrate Baylor and Finley's last day.  We were there for about twenty minutes and then Baylor was ready to get home and check out his yearbook.  The boy has carried it with him everywhere he goes.  








Last day picture.
This was a hard day for me, and I know it was for the kiddos as well.  It seems to be a year of change for not just us, but many of our friends.  Blue River was a home to our kids for five years, and it is sad to leave it.  It is such a tight community where everyone knows everyone.  I can only hope our next school is just is great.


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