Wings and Wave with Cousin Karen

These two are water bugs!

Cole, Karen and CJ had a blast at Evergreen's Wings and Waves.  They played hard and then Zac and I brought them lunch in the oak grove at Evergreen.  After that they went back for more water park fun.  They were super tired when they got home.

I am not sure who was laughing harder...Karen or the boys! 

Cousin Karen

A beautiful day for a horseback ride through the vineyard.

Cousins, cousins and more cousins...

Zac got to ride a horse for the first time! He loved it for about 1 minute then he wanted down.

Whoa!!!! 

Tortuga

My new tatoo!  It is up-side-down to me, but I love it. 

Strawberry Picking

Cousin Karen came out for a visit!

CJ is just like me...loves to pick, but not eat.

I could not stop!  Those berries were beautiful, large and juicy!  (What is up with my hair?)

6 Years

Well, after 6 years, Kinder-5th grade, today is the last day CJ will be coming to school with me.  It was a sad moment for me and a very happy day for him.  He is so ready for middle school, I am so ready for him to stay my little boy.  Do you see how he is resisting the hug?  the picture?  It has been a fabulous six years.  I love you CJ and I will miss our rides together every morning and hearing about your day after school.  Zac will miss you too for pick up!  Love you!

Taylor's 8th Grade Graduation

Taylor, the 14 year old graduates from 8th grade!  She was dressed up and looking very beautiful!  I swear...just yesterday I was holding her in my arms!

Beach Babes 2011

These are the ladies that make me smile!  Newby girls from 2000! 

CJ's 5th Grade Graduation

His slide he created for the presentation.  Go Beavs!

His favorite teacher, Ms. Robbins.

This was a hard picture to take.  They have known each other since they were 4 years old, but are still shy about taking their picture together.

One of his best buddies, Broen.

It is official!

CJ did a lot of growing up this year.  He also was fiercely independent!  He got excellent grades and enjoyed school very much, but he is very much ready for middle school.  We are so proud of him and all of his accomplishments.