The girls had a blast at their end of year school parties! It was a perfectly hot Texas day for snow cones!
Talk about a fun teacher! Lila and Anna Kate have been buddies ever since they were 2. They had fun being in the same class this year!
Noelle and Autumn running their fastest in 3rd grade relays!
This last picture totally sums up our year! Whahoo, summer is officially on!
Where do I start with this cutie? She has had an awesome first year of school and made lots of new friends. She’s reading so well and doing basic math problems accurately. She went the entire year without getting her folder signed for bad behavior, which is really hard to do when you’re 6! She’s such a great kid and we are so proud of her. Here she is with one of her kinder buddies, Will. Rose decided that she wanted to dress up for kinder awards too, lol!
Mrs. Lawless was such an amazing teacher! Anna Kate was beyond lucky to have her! She even knew her students favorite colors and made their locker signs accordingly. It’s the little acts of caring that add up to mean so much to the kids!
Malia was really there for Anna Kate on the play ground when she needed a friend, and it helped me so much to know Malia had her back. Campbell was another sweet friend that made Anna Kate’s days brighter!
I love seeing my girls proud of each other! It’s such a great feeling to see your kids loving and cheering for each other—I know you know or can imagine!
Mrs. Lawless let them color and wear pretend cameras as necklaces, which Anna Kate loved, of course. The class read a poem together, each kid had a line, and the first letters of each line spelled the word Kindergarten. To top it off, Mrs. Lawless made a memory video, had breakfast for everyone, and gave each kid a book mark with their picture on it AND a scrapbook of their year together. I was blown away! So thankful for such an awesome first year for Anna Kate!
Anna Kate got special recognition because her Reflections project went on to district. Go Anna Kate! Look at her adorable facial expression!
Mrs. Lawless and her teacher’s helper, Mackenzie! Anna Kate also received the music award, which was so cool!
Here’s my last picture with our kindergartener. They grow up so much during their kindergarten year—it’s so bittersweet! Anna Kate, you are such a sweet little girl with so much creativity (I love all of your inventions/machines) and kindness to share with the world. You care about everyone’s feelings and always take up for the underdog. I’m proud of you for standing up for what is right and making good choices this year. I’m definitely impressed with how quickly you pick things up and all you’ve learned in kindergarten! We are so proud you’re our Cutie Kate! Keep being awesome! Love you, angel baby! ~Mommy
Noelle worked so hard this school year, and she got lots of awards to show for it! The ones she worked the hardest for were the Accelerated Reader trophy and the all “A” honor roll. To get the AR trophy, she had to meet reading goals the teacher set for her by taking tests and passing them with 80% or more all six of the six week school year. She was reading constantly this year to earn enough points to reach her goal each six weeks. Noelle also worked insanely hard for the all “A” honor roll! 3rd grade with the new Texas standards is beyond hard. I couldn’t believe the work she was bringing home, actually. She set out a goal for herself, and she did it, but it was not easy. Several of the six weeks, I wanted her to relax and settle because it would’ve been less stressful for her, but she persevered and went for it! These awards were all her, and she earned it!
Here Noelle is getting the AR trophy. Mrs. Martin was an amazing teacher, and we were so thankful for her every single day this year! Yay!
Rose scored getting to play with Carter and Caden! Younger siblings get to have so much fun tagging along!
Ava was keeping the littles entertained with art!
Noelle had lots of great friends in her class this year, so that was fun!
Noelle, I’m so proud of you for giving it your best and trying your hardest! Most importantly, I’m proud of your loving and kind heart and always putting others before yourself, especially your family. You are growing into such a beautiful young lady, and I’m so thankful for you always! Now let’s go relax this summer! You’ve earned it! 
I absolutely love volunteering for the Girls Laugh program each spring for the graduating 4th graders at our girls’ school. It’s all about building team work, self confidence, character, and the girls are all so very cute and sweet.
Rose got to be a mini volunteer this year! She felt very special at each of our meetings! And Happy 6th birthday, Avery!
At the girls’ school, they have a birthday hallway and Noelle’s birthday poster turned out so pretty this year! Susie always sends me pictures of Malia and Anna Kate at lunch. They are so cute!
MayFest was a super fun adventure this year! It was our first year dancing there, and the littles did a great job!
Mike and I had a blast going to the Ed Sheeran Multiply concert with Amy and Kyle. I have been looking forward to this night all year, and it was even better than I had imagined. He is an amazing musician, there’s just no other way to describe him. The music he makes with his looper petal is unbelievable!
This was my first edit of a famous person’s photos, lol. He’s genuinely a fun kid with lots of talent, and his music really speaks to me, so I guess you can call me a fan. See our signs on his Instagram post? Such fun memories!
Princess angel mermaid had a rough day!
These are my Mother’s Day presents from the girls this year. The top left photo is a “play machine” made by Rose. The orange marker on the paper is “a tomato that got run over by a car.” She’s the craziest kid! The bottom left is an afternoon snack made by Noelle. She’s so sweet! The right picture is binoculars Anna Kate made for me. I wore them around my neck the entire day. She’s so creative!
I love my sweet and thoughtful girls with all my heart! I’m so blessed to be their mom and want to spend the rest of my life showing them how much I love and support them. Life is so short, and I’m trying not to miss a thing. They are growing up so quickly, and I never want to forget these times of simple love and gratitude. They are our little angels! Hope you all had a happy Mother’s Day celebrating all the sweet mothers in your life!
Noelle and Anna Kate rocked it out at Field Day! It’s my joy to watch them laugh and play and run!
Go kinder cuties!
The littlest sister gets spoilt rotten! She decided she was too hot and somehow convinced me to go home and change. That would’ve never happened with the older girls! Either she’s going to be a lawyer, or I’m just worn out!
Noelle’s had such a great year, with a wonderful class and teacher. Nyla, Brianna, Ava and Carson brightened her days for sure! The picture on the right makes me laugh. Rose was being Rose and every time someone came up to talk to her, she pulled her shade down. Anna Kate’s friends were giving Rose unwanted attention, so she just shut down shop. You can see Anna Kate looking at me like, “What are we going to do with her?” All four of us say that to each other every day. I mean, look at that face under there… she is something else!
Anna Kate’s class won first place in tug of war! It was double elimination, and they lost straight away. When it was their turn again, they had to win three in a row, and sure enough, they did it! That was so much fun!
The girls ran into each other at one point, and I’m so glad they did! They take such good care of each other at school. This next picture is called Queen and Princess BAE (Noelle’s description)! 
So glad Lisa captured this moment for me. She takes such good care of all of us!
That’s a wrap on the best field day ever!
We had a blast wishing Mrs. Paula, Tanner and Patriot one last goodbye before they leave Texas for good in a couple of weeks. Mrs. Paula’s husband is already in California, but they stayed behind to sell the house and finish up Tanner’s school year.
We were beyond blessed to get a teacher like this right off the bat with the girls!
After dinner, Mrs. Paula brought over dough to make “unicorn poop” cookies. Look up all the different ways of making them on YouTube. The girls had a blast joking around while making their colorful unicorn poop cookies!
We topped them off with sprinkles and sent them to the oven to bake.
They turned out so colorful and super yummy too!
Then, leave it to Mrs. Awesomeness, to bring a unit she made on her Teachers Pay Teachers site about unicorns!
Anna Kate did such a great job figuring out all of the matches.
Never not creating with Mrs. Paula!
After airplane rides and watching goofy YouTube channels, we gave Mrs. Paula our goodbye cards. The picture on the right is Rose’s. She said it’s her and Mrs. Paula under a rainbow.
Although Noelle never had Mrs. Paula as her official teacher, she’s been to dozens of fun family events at Mrs. Paula’s house and felt just as close to Mrs. Paula as the littles. Mrs. Paula has a way of bringing kids into the action and engaging them in learning just by being her happy self. Noelle appreciated that so much.
Anna Kate had two amazing years at Mrs. Paula’s Preschool, and we are so thankful for the time they shared together. There was never a school like hers and there will never be another, but we are so thankful we got to experience the joy and magic she created for us all!
Carson, Noelle and Emily having a blast at the aquarium!
Noelle and I had a great day at the aquarium with her friends! We have been field tripin’ this spring, and it’s been a lot of fun!
Rose and I have been little buddies this spring while the big girls are in school. She has been with me 24/7, and it’s been so special! Wouldn’t trade this time for anything in all the world!
In the dressing room shopping with Roro is always entertaining!
This is the face of a good little girl that earned herself a treat!
More shopping and fun with my baby!
Harper and Saylor were so cute over Easter. We can’t wait to see them again this summer!
Rose has only been spanked a handful of times in her life because we only use it as a very last resort, but she has a 0 tolerance policy with her babies. She doesn’t mess around!
Loved my get well banner the family made me after a little surgery I had in April. They are so sweet and loving!
This kid is so very dramatic and funny! She makes life so humorous and unpredictable!
Loved seeing Poppa and Rara on their way to the airport.
Well visits!
Anna Kate whispering to Rose that she thinks she’s going to have to get shots today. And boy did she! 4 year check-ups are the worst but happy to be immunized and healthy!
PB&J cheeks, pjs, messy hair and chores are the days I never want to forget!
Fun layouts for my shop that I really like!
Thanks for the laughs, Cindy!
Santa in the park doing Tai Chi with Rose, who is still a little star-struck around Santa, even though she’s hung out with him all her life! Silly girl!
Party girl was super excited to be glowing in the black light!
Happy birthday, Hannah!
Jax was such a good boy when he visited our house last month. We took care of him as if he had 4 moms and a dad! 
The girls couldn’t believe they were matching today! They all picked out these gowns separately and were so excited when they realized they were matching. Love that they love matching as much as I do!
Jaalisa came over to style Malia’s hair, and we had a fun girl afternoon hanging out. When I was showing Malia her new braids in the mirror, she snapped a picture on my phone. She was so proud of herself! I love that kid!
Mike loves to try out different ways to cook steaks. These steak bites were delicious! Katie and Rose had fun jumping on the trampoline in their matching rompers. They look so much alike! From behind, we get them confused if they are dressed the same!
Noelle has made all A’s so far this year and has worked so hard for each and every one of them. We are so proud of her determination and drive to do the very best she can at school!
Beyond happy to be headed into summer!
Anna Kate and Rose did such a great job dancing at Mayfest this year. We were so proud of our littles!
