Thursday, May 30, 2013

Elementary School Graduation!

Can you believe it?  Sammy's going to be a Middle Schooler next year!  

If you're going to graduate, do it in style, with a hat!

She's all business though while watering the garden.

The 5th grade class


Eating snacks at the reception with friends

We got together with Laney's family after the ceremony

Where they didn't let growing up go to their heads!


Monday, May 27, 2013

Last Minute Grandma H. Snuggles

It was time to head back south, so the kids got in a last few Grandma snuggles.



Sunday, May 26, 2013

Makin' Lunch with Grandma H.


Sammy, Daddy and Grandma Higgins stopped by my Grandfather's grave site while I was home with Owen.  They got the date wrong on the stone, but it was nice to see all the flowers left for Memorial Day.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Val's Cabin

We went up to visit Val and Vince's new cabin that they are building themselves.  It was another cold, rainy day - but it was nice to see our friends no matter what the weather!!



We were staying with Grandma Higgins and her floor was nice and comfy.  What's better than a nap with  your puppy?

Once he was awake though, it was back to climbing as usual.  The window seat was a guaranteed Owen magnet!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Rain...

The sun did not shine. 
It was too wet to play. 
So we sat in the house 
All that cold, cold, wet day.


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Dogs and Snuggles

It was a hot day for our walk up the mountain so we hosed down the dogs before we left and stopped often for drinks!

Um, awwwwwww...

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Hanging Out With Granpda Q

Grandma Q was still up in New York, so we went over to keep Grandpa Q company.

This was my rocking horse when I was little.  Owen decided to give it a go.

Sammy had hurt her arm in gymnastics and put it in a sling.  I have no idea what she is holding in her hand, but I bet she'll tell me when she reads this!

Perched up high, of course



Saturday, May 18, 2013

I Think I Shall Have a Bath Now Mommy

Sammy says, "Mooom, Owen turned the water on in the tub!".  Why, yes, yes he had.  Apparently he felt the need to clean his feet!


Thursday, May 16, 2013

Splash Time

A nice warm day for a splash in the pool for my silly little man.



Monday, May 13, 2013

Barbara and Owen

Yeah, he love Ms. Barbara...and I think the feeling is mutual!


Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mother's Day Gift

What could be a better Mother's Day gift for a camera nut like me than to get some beautiful pictures of my kids?!

Dear Lord, please let us both smile at the same time so that Mommy will not keep us out here all afternoon!




The perfect gift, right there...

Friday, May 10, 2013

Spring Dance

I was a chaperon at this year's Spring Dance, so that meant I got to take pictures.


Thursday, May 9, 2013

Stock Market Game Winners

Virginia Tech hosts a stock market game every year for all the schools in the region.  The gifted and talented class at Sammy's school participated and her team came in second place.  They got a nice plaque for the school, and the team got to make a speech.  Sammy was elected to read the speech for her team.



Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

Owen's 1st Ribbon, Sammy's Last

Owen stretching with his class before they get started.  Well, he's staring at the lights really, but he's there with them.

Owen climbing up to accept his accolades!

There was a lot of applause for the little man.  He really worked hard and he deserved it!
Owen watching his classmates on the podium.
Sammy in her natural state - swinging on something

On the bars during class

Sammy receiving her last ribbon.  Shortly after she got this one, she was promoted to the All Stars team.  She will now be participating in competitions and will receive scores instead of ribbons!  Well done Sammy!


Saturday, May 4, 2013