Well, Andrea's graduation day ended with a party and a surprise gift from Grandma and Grandpa!
Although, she still needs a little more practice, I'm sure she's going to really appreciate her scooter when she's off to college!
Thank you Grandpa!
But we weren't quite done celebrating yet....
One more treat from Grandma and Grandpa was fulfilling Andrea's wish of seeing The Blue Man Group!
It was a great show! And Andrea picked Bubba Gump's to eat at:
The following night, McKenna got to pick the restaurant (Pizza Hut, which we had a heck of a time finding) and she picked Putt-Putt as the activity.
Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!!
Even though McKenna made a-hole-in one, Grandpa and I tied for first place!
I know the above photo angle is a little odd, but Scott had to head home for work the next day, so our "photographer" was my camera's 10 second timer resting on my purse....I just wanted to be sure to include the waterfall and the pirate flag!! :o) By the way, that cute red-head next to me was "Aunt" Lisa...the girls are so glad she could join us to celebrate!
Our four weeks into summer break also means at least one of my youngin's back in the pool! Which I love!
It was one of McKenna's good friends, Jillian and Miss Deb who got us to the Y (finally) and we really are enjoying it so far. McKenna even got signed up in time for a "meet" this past weekend, which was really.....
just a big ol' party!
Nite, nite for now ya'll.
Part III.....our return to "The Happiest Place on Earth".....
As my summer break winds down to only about 4 weeks left, I admit I already feel a panic about the "things" I haven't gotten done.
Why do I do that?
Why do WE do that?
Why don't we celebrate the "things" we have accomplished?
So, how about my return to blogging tonight be just that; a celebration of the last few weeks. They have passed quickly and I am grateful for this time to reflect!
The following video has been sitting in my Animoto queue waiting to be finished, and even though it obviously isn't done, I liked the way the photos fell and I decided to leave it the way it was.....enjoy.... (may I recommend you watch in "full screen", just click the rectangle in the bottom right hand corner)
On May 25, 2013 our first born, graduated from The Villages High School. Both family and friends were there to help us celebrate. Thank you family and friends!! Love you so much!!!
Andrea's Aunt Sue, Uncle David and Cousin Donnie came up from Spring Hill. The day just wouldn't have been complete without them there!
The day also wouldn't have been complete without two of my closest teacher friends who have literally watched Andrea grow from Kindergarten to graduation day!
As is true for all of us, some of our high school friends will come and will go, I hope these sweet girls have a friendship that lasts a lifetime!
And my mom, so grateful that three generations could be together on this special day. I only hope we all still look this good in seven more years when it's McKenna's turn!
McKenna too, ended her school year with some major accomplishments. Her 5th grade awards night included a certificate for ALL "A" Honor Roll (wow! just amazing to me!). Also, each teacher chooses one student out of the entire 5th grade as their "Shining Star" and McKenna received one in Spanish!
By the way, I thought I'd include this; McKenna's first day of 5th grade and her last....there was a whole lotta growin' this year! She's pictured here with two more amazing teachers to add to her list.
Thank you Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Canon for an amazing school year!
Most of the "family gang" were all there! So very, very grateful......
Okay, Part I of "Catching Up" has taken a very long time on this end, so, I won't promise, but please check back tomorrow for Part II..... ;O)
Love,
Melle
