Tuesday, May 31, 2016

May

Mom and dad had some fun in May celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary.
And dad took a trip to Vegas for Ryan Murphy's bachelor party.

Avery (1 year, 9 months) - Avery is in a phase where so much still changes month to month,  She seems to add a few new words to her vocabulary all the time.  Her favorite things at the moment are Elmo, her pink CareBear, pictures of our trip to Disney, books, water (for splashing) and anything her brothers are doing.  Avery loves to help clean and pick-up (though not always 100% helpful).  She is losing some of her baby rolls though she still has plenty!   She gives the most adorable hugs and kisses.  Avery likes to have her picture taken and will say "Cheese" to let you know when it is time.
Avery loves Snapchat
High pony, afternoon snack and Elmo








Snapchat fun



Playing soccer
Playing with Snapchat
Wanting to help clean like mommy
Pigtails!
First date with Anders
Playing baseball like brothers

Parker (4 years, 6 months) - Parker finished school this month and is SUPER excited to start camp for the summer and Kindergarten in the fall.  He will be doing Kindergarten at his current school this year and then again in real school next year.  He will be joining a new group of friends but he doesn't seem bothered by it at all!  Parker also started his "summer sports" recently - tennis and swimming.  So far both are going really well!

First tennis lesson
Playdate with Anders - boys wanted to dress up in GT clothes

Eating an all yellow dinner wearing his GT football outfit

Carter (6 years) - Carter finished Kindergarten and soccer this month and started tennis.  He has big summer plans with beach trips, summer camps and time with grandparents.  He's started to get excited about reading lately which is great since he felt like it was such a chore for so long.
First tennis lesson
Andre's end of the year party

Siblings - boys are goofy and Avery wants to copy everything they do!
Sharing his ring pop with Avery

Throwing pennies in the fountain
Parker taking Avery on a ride

Watching Elmo together



Boys built a tie fighter
Family swing time (plus the Blackwalters)
Enjoying the annual GT vs UGA baseball game at Turner field.  Tech won!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

This Week at School

Ahhhh.... it's the last week of school!


Carter had a great year in kindergarten.  He loved his teachers, learned so much, had the sweetest class and amazing experiences.  Lovett has been a great environment for him and he is excited for first grade!
Class on the last day of school - same formation as their first day of school picture




Artwork from his class wall - community helper project
Self portrait and drawing of him dreaming big
Avery and Parker had a fun week with several themed days.  Avery will be in her same program for a few more months but it's Parker's last week before he starts summer camp and then he's on to Kindergarten next year!
Funny hat day - Avery's choice
And Parker's - Buzz hat
Storybook character day - Avery picked Minnie Mouse and Parker picked Dr Seuss (GT themed shirt).
Parker picked out their outfits for Sports shirt day.  And he did insist on full outfits not just a shirt.
Avery wanted to accessorize with her ears again



Avery's weekly art
Parker's weekly art - part 1
Parker's weekly art - part 2