Honor's Night

Tripp's third grade year will always be one of my favorite school years for multiple reasons, but one is definitely because of how well he's done.

We had Honor's Night this week, and my son showed out. I honestly quit taking pictures because I realized it was the same picture over and over again. And because this two year old got to the point where she required my undivided attention to keep her from running up on the stage.

I think he called his name for every category but four. He made All A Honor Roll for the year. He got the subject area award for every subject because he kept his yearly average above 97. He got the award for coming in 2nd in the grade level spelling bee. He got two awards for completing two different computer programs we use. He got awards for PE and Art. Whew.

Of course, his fan club came to cheer him on.

We stay proud of our kids for multiple reasons. And academics are not everything in life. But, when you have a year as good as Tripp's was this year, it's definitely worth celebrating and documenting.

On the same note as far as academic achievements go, Makinley also took a test this week that we use to gauge growth and progress. Based on her Reading test, she is reading on a 4th grade level. Based on her Math test, she is able to do 3rd grade level math work. Not a bad end to her first grade year! At this rate, these kids are going to pass their daddy and me in intelligence! Ha!

Softball

My middle girl is officially a softball player!

Last night, she proved it by hitting a homerun, a triple and a double! I love watching my kids do what they love!

Walking Field Trip

For the first time ever, our third grade took a walking field trip around downtown Madison to talk about and learn about tourism and hospitality.

It was on one of my days off, so Addie Grey and I joined Tripp's class as a mama instead. We had such a good time. It was a great trip for me because it forced me to go in to some places downtown that I had never been before.

Of course, Addie Grey was the life of the group at times. Tripp did a great job pushing her in her stroller. Overall, it ended up being a little over 4 miles. He was a trooper!

I love having my kids at the school where I am! There are so many different perks, and this was just one!

Derby Day 2015

Each year, the Madison-Morgan Conservancy has a big Derby Day fundraiser. It's their only fund raiser of the year, and it's a fairly big deal. It's been featured in magazines and has gained recognition as one of the best derby parties in the country. Longview sponsored it, which meant Joey and I got to dress up and go!

Several of Joey's clients were there, including sweet Mrs. Connie who Joey loves.

They even had our town horse there to pull us around in a carriage!

While it was fun to get dressed up and wear a hat, it got really old not being able to hug my friends and see people past the huge brim of the hat!

This is a part of the "tribe" I do bible study with. I love, love, love these ladies. For real.

And, I had to take a picture with Allen because we matched! He could have been my date! :-)

We didn't know what to expect going into it because it was the first time we had ever been. But we had a really good time, stayed out past our bedtime, and enjoyed our time together.

Zoo Field Trip

Until this year, I've never been able to go on field trips with my kids. They've always asked, and I've always had to say no. Joey has gone on a few, but I've missed out. Until now. In the last week, I've been able to go with Makinley to the zoo and with Tripp on his 3rd grade field trip. 

Makinley's had the same best friend since Pre-K. They love each other!

I mean....isn't it obvious?!

This panda cracked me up. He was like a grandpa asleep in his hammock. Then he all of the sudden woke up and looked around like, "what are all these people doing looking at me??" It was hilarious.

Love one-on-one time with my Makinley!!

Makinley has a crush on Drew. She loves looking at this picture and seeing that he was putting bunny ears on me. Kids flirting with each other....at this age....Lord help.