Memorial Day

 We stayed busy this week and took very few pictures. 

Emmy's school had their end of the year picnic on Friday.  She has had a great year and has made some wonderful friends.  

She wore a patriotic leo to practice on Friday. 

We went to a graduation party on Sunday, and I realized we were in red, white and blue so of course we needed a picture.  We don't have any big plans for the holiday today other than relaxing!

7th up, umpiring and a piano recital

Bryce applied for and was accepted into the 7th Up program for his 10th grade year.  Students in this organization go into 7th and 8th grade classes and teach about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and smoking and teach students about natural highs as an alternative.  We're so proud of him for stepping out and doing this.  I think he'll be a great role model. 

Bryce signed up to be an umpire this spring.  We only signed him up for one weekend a month since he was going to be so busy during the week with school ball.  Unfortunately, this spring has been a bit rainy and two of his weekends have already been rained out. We picked up a machine pitch game this week and we'd forgotten how cute tiny baseball players are.  It was fun to watch but I felt bad for the boys when Bryce called them out.  But I know it's the name of the game. 

Emmy has decided to quit piano for the time being.  Even though she only has lessons once a week, the necessary time commitment to improve her skill was too much with gymnastics and the start of middle school and a little heavier workload.  I'm going to miss her teacher so much.  She's such a gift and has taught Emmy so much in the four years of lessons.  Maybe she'll decide to pick it back up one day. 

She played "Prehistoric Processional" and did a great job.

All of her fans came to support her. 

We've got one full week of school left and then we'll coast into summer next week!

a haircut, mother's day and chase's 16th

I went to another escape room with my tax people, and we made it out with only one clue!

School baseball season is wrapping up and we're going to miss it.  Not to worry!  Travel ball will keep us busy this summer.

Bryce's hair era has come to an end.  

I really do love his hair, but he was ready to buzz it.  He definitely resembles Jason more with his cut. 

Bryce started the school year with a lot of hair.  Then he got a mullet.  Then he cleaned it up (which has been my favorite style) and now he has a buzz.  I'm hoping it's just a phase. 

I had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Chase shared his 16th birthday with Mother's Day!  I think he fared pretty well.

 

skip day, some baseball and cinco de mayo

Bryce had a baseball game on Monday.  It was an easy team for them, and they won.  Summer arrived for a few days, so Emmy played hooky and went to the beach on Tuesday. 

Bryce had another game on Thursday.  This was a county rival.  While we beat the team when they played us at home, we fell short playing them away.  

Avery had an away game too so she stayed to watch the end of Bryce's game and then we went out to dinner. 

One of our friends turned 40 on Saturday and had a fun party. 

Five years ago we took this same picture at a derby party.  

It was fun to get out with friends.  

We don't all get together often enough so it was fun catching up.  

Emmy and a friend wore their taco leos for Cinco de Mayo today.  Jason and I went out for margaritas and Mexican!

Happy Sunday!