Memorial Day Weekend 2011

Memorial Day weekend is one of my favorite holidays!  It is the beginning of the summer and we always celebrate it at the lake, cooking out and in the pool!  This year was no different. 

We started our weekend off by going to the lake with cousins and camping out for the day. 

The baby of the group, my cousin’s precious little boy!

The older girls hangin’ out…

The silly boys hangin’ out…

Dewey getting some baby love…

C-man being silly at the hotel pool!

Then, we went to Grandma and Papa’s house to swim and cook out!

The we ended our weekend by doing some yard work and relaxing by having some ice cream.

Good down to the last lick!!! 

 

Sarah’s Preschool Graduation

Sarah had her preschool graduation and it was fabulous.  They sang songs and they had a slideshow with pictures of the children doing different activities through out the year.  They also asked the kids what they wanted to be when they grew up and Sarah said that she wanted to be a fashion designer.  I have no idea where she got this from, but sounds good to me!  She told me that she would design shoes.  I’m all over that!

The star of the night…

Shout out to her fans before she performs and singing…

I want to be a fashion designer picture…love it!!!  

Since the email about the kids wearing jeans came though AFTER their performance, Sarah is the only one who is dressed up….She looked precious!

One of Sarah’s best buddies…We will miss him next year!!!

Her cheering section included Grandma, Papa Coach, Grammy, Pops, Uncle Jon, Dewey, Carson and I.

 

Our attempt at a family picture…

Sarah and her fabulous teacher, Ms. Courtney…We love her and this picture would not of been complete without the red kool aid mustache. 

Peace out to preschool, Kindergarten here I come!!!

Preview of Sarah’s Preschool Graduation

Sarah had her preschool graduation tonight.  She is all excited about being a big kindergartener after she goes to gymnastics camp and the beach this summer.  Here are some teasers…more to come soon.

Celebrating at Chick-fil-a before we head to the ceremony.  Gifts complimentary of Grandma, Papa, Grammy, and Pops! 

And this just happens to be my favorite picture of the night…

 

 

Wedding Shower!

This past weekend, Sarah and I attended a wedding shower for one of our dear friends.  Erin is delightful and Sarah loves her.  It fills my heart with joy that Sarah looks up to Erin, because she is a wonderful role model for any young girl and I love that she has taken on that role in Sarah’s eyes! 

We wish her all the happiness and love!   

Sarah can not wait until her wedding in June!!! 

Sticky Goodness…

Okay, ya’ll have been holding back on me and not giving me this monkey bread recipe.  This stuff is so good and easy!!! 

It lasted less than 24 hours in our house and it was delightful. 

Cinnamon Toast supped up!  YUM!

Start with this…

Then mix 1/2 cup sugar with this much cinnamon…

Cut three cans of biscuits into fourths…

Melt 1 stick of butter and combine with the sugar/cinnamon stuff…

Pour over the top of the biscuits…

And bake for 20 or so minutes in the oven that is preheated to 400 degrees…

Quality Check….

 

And ENJOY!!!!!

District Teacher of the Year

Three weeks ago, I blogged about Dewey being named Teacher of the Year for his school and two weeks ago, he was named District Teacher of the Year.  The Superintendent and his principal went back to his classroom to give him his award.  WOW!  What an honor.

They even gave him Oreos to share with his students. 

 

 

Here is the bulletin board that is in his school to honor him…

The Superintendent even had a nice reception for him.   So cool!

 

And they gave him gifts…

What an honor!  WE are so proud of him!!!