Scrub-a-Dub

Cason loves bath time! His favorite thing to do is to play in the running water. He likes to stick his head under the faucet and let it run down his head,face, and back.

Ain't he cute? (and yes, I certainly did cover his "area" with a baseball)

Just Add Water

After graduation, we went to the pool! Cason tagged along, too, and had a blast. Lucas and his class were not ready to leave when 3:00 rolled around. Both of our boys are little fishies, and love the pool!

We swam:

 And splashed:

 And slid:

 And swam some more:

 Finally got him to slow down long enough for a picture:

 Then finished off the afternoon the right way, with a snack:

The Start of something NEW

You know that feeling that starts deep down inside, as a little thought or memory, then slowly creeps up into your chest, and then your throat... That lump, that then edges its way up into your eyes, and comes out in the form of tears?

I am often moved to tears by the slighest of things - a song, my kids hugging each other, or a phone call from a friend. Certainly, you can imagine the lump in my throat as I watched my first sit on stage at his Pre-K graduation donning his Hornet green cap and gown.

And, my boy with his hand over his heart saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invision if you will, the pride I felt when he announced on video that he wishes to be a fireman, and save people from fires.

There was a huge smile on my face, and laughter in the air, as he did the Cotton-eyed Joe with his classmates, and then performed  I'm From the Country, while dancing with a GIRL for the first time!

What about when he walked across the stage and received his Pre-K diploma?

 And, even better, as he led his class in prayer in front of an entire church sanctuary, without hesitation or fear. Is that MY kid?

Yes, that is my boy.  As I watched and listened to Lucas pray and perform, I could not believe that my baby, my first born, that little seven pound eleven ounce miracle is now a five year old little boy. My little boy. My boy, who is anything but boring.

My boy that has a passion for baseball, who loves unconditionally, who is quiet one minute and rambunctious the next.

My boy, who can turn my whole day around with that smile and those dimples.

My boy, whose laugh is infectious.

My boy, who wants to be a fireman. A real, live fireman.

Yes, my boy. My boy up on the stage making me cry and smile and laugh all at the same time. My boy, five whole years in the making, who is about to embark upon his journey of Kindergarten. He will leave behind his beloved Ms. Jackie, and start a new adventure. 

A new school. New friends, new teachers. I can't wait to join him in this adventure and see what awaits us!

HBBA T-Ball Awards Ceremonies

The regular season for t-ball is over! Last week, HBBA hosted an awards ceremony for the participating teams.  Our team got a Second place medal for placing in the tournament! Each player also received a trophy. We had such a good time this year, and are all looking forward to participating in All-Stars this summer.  Lots of pictures to follow!

Getting his medal from Daddy

Our awesome coaches - BJ McMichael, Heath Jackson and Jason Sullivan

And the coach's kids! Elijah McMichael, Lucas Jackson, Cody Sullivan. (total coincidence that they lined up in the exact order of their dads!)

Classmates - Cody, Gino, David and Lucas

us :)

The boys (Lucas, Blayne and Cody) found something to do while waiting for their turn.

Wrastle!! Lucas and Blayne. Love the expression.

Getting his trophy!

The Buhler's - Brittany, Tim, Blayne and Mason (some of our best friends!) Aren't they cute?