Saturday, May 31, 2025

May

May is always a busy but fun month! On the adult side, Mom and Dad went to an annual Derby Party where dad won for best dressed male (mom's horse hat was a winner!). Dad played a bit of golf and we fit in time with friends between all the kid's activities.

Avery (10 years, 9 months) - Avery's fun-non school event of the month was definitely the Post Malone convert with dad. She learned some new words but loved the people watching and her new concert shirt. And what may have been her favorite moment of the month was getting her braces off after 18 months! She may have another round down the road but she is happy to be metal-free for a while.


Parker (13 years, 6 months) - May means Baseball is back in full swing for Parker. He wrapped up the Spring rec season, started summer all-star baseball and played with his Slammers team every weekend weather allowed! He wrapped up 7th grade with a strong Spring semester. Parker tolerates school but loves seeing his sweet friends. He is also excited to spend summer with his neighborhood friends and has already been putting the pool to good use.

Big crowd to cheer on Parker!
Enjoying a Braves game with the Dodger's friends
A rare Braves win this season
First night for the neighborhood pool
Last day of School

Carter (15 years) - May was a big month for birthday boy Carter! He celebrated with several family events, lots of presents, a Braves game with dad, a Braves game with friends and getting his Driver's Permit. He has grown tremendously this past year and we are so proud of the young man he is becoming. Carter wrapped up a great 9th grade year making honor roll both semesters and staying involved in several activities. He has a busy summer planned but is definitely looking forward to sleeping in when he can!
Birthday Braves Game with Dad
A day off during Exam week means a day Braves game with friends
Humoring mom playing Mahjong
Mom's cute dessert date

Siblings - May brought the start of summer baseball schedules which includes both boys playing on the same team (when Parker's schedule permits). It is fun for mom/dad to watch them out there together! Avery tolerates it.

Last school lunch with Avery!
Good weekend for the Sabres and Holden boys

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Last Day of School

That's a wrap on Elementary school at the Holden House with Avery finishing 5th grade! Parker wrapped up his only year alone in Middle School with 7th grade. And its the beginning of the final leg for Carter, moving on from 9th grade. Lots of growth for these kids over the past year. We are so proud of all of them!

First Day to Last Day

Last day 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th
First day to last day of 5th grade
5th Grade Grads

Last day of 5th grade
First day of K to last day of 5th

We celebrated the last day of elementary school for Avery with the annual neighborhood water gun fight!