Father's Day Celebrations

Father's Day celebration and the kids made special items for their number one man!

Ezra made an adorable card!

"You Rock Dad!  You are kind. You are strong. You are mine. You rock DAD!"

Shiloh as well...

And Zoe really enjoyed creating this "mad libs" for him!

We attempted to go out to brunch after church but after a couple of stops, and seeing how busy it was, we pivoted our plans in lieu of waiting hours.  We tried out a new lunch place for us The Root Cellar, and Beach was able to get his favorite item, a burger. 

Zoe was excited to give her Dad Libs there.

I got Shiloh to take a picture with me....

but this is more her style.

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A couple of weeks later, per tradition, my sisters and I got together for dinner and game night with our dad.

Danielle always makes the best desserts.

We enjoyed a couple of different games that night...

and enjoyed them both!

Lauren graciously hosted, which meant dad got to give her dog some love as well.

Crazy faces...

but another one full of smiles!

So thankful for these special men that enrich our lives to the fullest!

End of an Era

The time has come all to quickly for this momma's heart.  My first born was finishing up elementary school and there were celebrations to be had in this milestone of her life!

The PTA had an "unofficial" end of the year pool party, which Zoe had a blast at!

A great turn out of a bunch of great kids!

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The 5th grade, also, had a graduation at school and a parade where all the other students cheered them on.

It was disappointing that the parents could not be there for this, as they still were not allowed in the building, but they did record it for us to watch.

They received certificates for the different things that they were involved with over the year.

Zoe helped with the morning announcements.

Zoe, also, received a letter that I had written in the beginning of the year, and I got this thank you letter from her!

And I was sent this adorable picture of Zoe with her principal and beloved teacher.

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Lastly, they had a drive through to honor the 5th graders.  Zoe's siblings were on it in wanting to decorate posters for the occasion.

They love their big sister!

It was an exciting time for Zoe as she got to see some friends and past teachers for the last six years.

We were so thankful that she loved her teacher this year!

Mrs. Buff - 5th grade....So blessed!

She, also got to hug and see all the years past as well. Mrs. Brewer 4th grade.

 I was a hot mess of tears knowing all these amazing ladies that poured into such a big part of my heart.  (I didn't get to capture some of her other favs....Mrs. Chapman - 3rd grade.  Mrs. White 2nd grade.)  Mrs. Ward - 1st grade.

Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Chapman - Kindergarten

We got out at the end for a brief photo opt....Zoe got to see one of her besties!

She had such a sweet group of girls in her class this year!

The other couple of littles got to see some friends as well.

I am so proud of my first born!

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At home, I took a picture with her awards...

and then lots of snuggles were in order (how I handle most of my intense emotions).

I couldn't be more proud of my baby girl and how she is growing into being such an amazing young lady!  I am forever thankful to her amazing school and teachers who have helped support her.  While I can't believe that she is already done with elementary school, she is excited to start middle school all to soon.

Zoe 5th

 While she was anything but thrilled to go into AGP this year, Zoe was happy to be amongst the oldest in the school.  She didn't care for this photo from the fall pictures but I still love it!

Since it is the year of masks, Zoe's class had an intro art activity that incorporated such.

Including characteristics she felt about herself.

An "all about me" sheet for her regarding math facts.

While she was very sad that she was not able to be in the same class as one of her best buds from last year, Zoe was very happy when they returned to school on the same days and they could see each other in the hallway at times.

Each month the school has a theme and a person from each class is chosen that matches the theme.  I think it was very fitting that Zoe got the Empathy award.

Even though it was her brother who made it, I still wanted to include this adorable piece on how he views her.

While we may not be able to be in the classrooms, I very much appreciate how the school will share photos from time to time.

History play reenactment with her friends.

Learning about the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.

Picture with their student teacher (later in the year masks were optional).

This year has been such a growing enriching season for Zoe.

Couldn't be more proud and thankful for my first born!