Memorial Day at Moss Lake

I love this tradition of going to see my TCU girls, their kids and families at the lake every year. This was the second year that Anna and Sam hosted at Moss Lake outside of Denton. Their house is not as big but the bonus is that we can use it on a holiday weekend - which we were not able to do with our lakehouse. Because of a swim meet, I got up early and rode with the Niles family and Matt and the kids came later on Saturday. The kids have so much fun together. And of course all the adults know and love each other. It is such a sweet group of friends. I am so blessed to have that.

The girls loved playing in the water together - Catherine was a little off on her own this year - she's definitely a teenager now! Birdie, Mollie Jane, Alivia and Elle

Elle, Matthew and Smith

The whole gang - minus Jason. So sad he couldn't be there.

Sam and Matt (with Alison peeking behind!)

The girls - where is Mandy???

Matthew fell asleep on me and Stoke fell asleep on Shane so we sat in the boat about 30 minutes and let them sleep on us

Alivia and Birdie

Stoke loved driving the boat with Anna

John loved to fish off the dock with the boys

My GIRLS!

Look at all these crazy kids

Boys loved to fish! Baker, John and Samuel

Mandy and Shane

Anna and Sam

Shane and Stoke

John's 8th Birthday - striper fishing!

For his 8th birthday John wanted to go fishing with Uncle Peyton, Grandpa, Will, and Daddy. Since Uncle Peyton couldn't make it I got to take his spot! We found a guide service and left early on Saturday morning. It was really interesting to see a whole different part of Lake Buchanan. We fished with one of Ken's employees for striper bass and had a blast. The fish were biting and we got to pull in some really big fish. The weather was cool and comfortable.

The boys loved cutting up bait and putting it in the water to stir up some action

John pulling in a big one!

Ken Milam's place needs a little upkeep :-(

Ready to fill up our cooler!

This is such a cute picture of John - this is the bait we used

I love fishing! Look at this beautiful fish

This was our haul. We fried all these up and had a yummy fish fry a night or two later,.

The dock

On the way home we stopped at this crazy biker restaurant and ate outside - burgers and fries

Me and the boys!

End of School Year 2017-2018

How can it be the end of the school year! Alivia is graduating from 6th grade, Will graduates from 4th grade, John from 1st grade and Matthew from Pre-K. This was a big year for Alivia because she will move up to School of Logic next year so those kids get to wear white shirts. The ceremony was done during a special chapel. Alivia spoke briefly about her favorite scripture and why and then Mrs. Kinslow put on her new tie that she will wear next year. Each child gets a rock from their teacher with a character quality that spoke to them during the year. 

Matthew got this rock from Mrs. Hiller (Pre-K)

Each child gets a rock - John got Humility from Mrs. Alexander

Alivia got this rock from Mrs. Dongarra

Alivia speaking about her favorite verse

Placement of the tie!

Gosh, I love Mrs. Kinslow and and am so glad she is the Head of School and my best friend!

School of Logic girls! Love them! Kayla, Alivia, Anna, Caroline and Abigail

Alivia is thriving in a small school with teachers that love her well

Me and my beautiful girl

Alivia and Caroline

The new ACS School of Logic

Matt and Will to Cleveland and Pittsburgh

Matt took Will with him on a business trip. It was a huge deal for Will to get to go. John is already begging to go with Matt on a trip soon. While  they were there they took along Flat Stanley since John needed to have him travel for a school project. Since they were close to Pittsburgh they drove over and saw Bob and Ruth as well as to Grove City College (Matt's alma mater).

Eating in Cleveland at The Winking Frog restaurant

Joey is always a good sport

This is hilarious

Dinner with Nana, Flat Stanley and Matt in Pittsburgh

In front of Nana and Pop Pop's house in Pittsburgh

I'm so glad Will got to see Grove City College. It is such a wonderful school

They happened to be there for Parent's Weekend so that was extra special

Bob, Beth, Zach and Matt

The whole gang at Grove City. Bob, Ruth, Beth, Mrs. Floss (Beth's mom), Zach, Matt, Will, Josh and Rusty

Visiting a dorm room - ha!