While the girls watched mermaids and had their toes painted, the boys hit the lake.

My boys aren't babies anymore.

Soon they'll be taller than their daddy.

Sigh.
I don't know that I'd want to live on Caddo, but if I was into alligators and mosquitos...this would be the cutest river cottage you ever laid eyes on. It's SCrEaMiNg for a makeover!

Never a dull moment with this one. Deep thoughts...

I'm not sure what attraction this holds for so many. All I think is...c.r.e.e.p.y.

Ginormous beaver dam. The boys were so crazy excited about all the wildlife they saw on the lake.

My young men.

Take time to remember today.....

what it means to be able to wave this flag.

Soph and friend Annaclaire saw The Little Mermaid today with Peter Pan Players. Sophy wouldn't rest until she had her photo taken with King Triton. Uhm, yeah. He was shirtless. And white.

The whole crew + about 10 attended an End of Year Swim Party last night. There was enough pizza, splashing and horseplaying to last AT LEAST until the Back to School Swim Party commences. Our poor, poor high school has trouble headed it's way in 2016.
After the play, we took a detour to the Toe Store and then we filled up on pancakes for supper. Yes, it was a very, very lovely day! The best of days!

This dive doesn't look like it ended on a good note, but I promise no trip to the ER was necessary after the pool party!

While we Little Mermaid'ed and Toe'd and Pancake'd, DaddyP and the boys spent the day taking a paddle boat tour of Caddo Lake (which they LOVED) and having lunch at the #1 dive grill in Uncertain, Texas. Pics to follow tomorrow--or as soon as DaddyP gives them to me!

The Day in Pics Again

We saved a seat (or two) for you.
We set up our new patio furniture today! I love, love, love this set. I've ordered a chandalier that hangs off the umbrella that holds citronella candles, and I can't wait to get it in.

We spent the afternoon swimming with friends Kameron, Ky, and Kennedy. Our evening involved 3 extremely tired kiddos.

Jack and I are back to school tomorrow, and Sam & Soph are out for summer. Lucky dogs!

Random Photos

Brushing up on the diving skills!

Class ice cream party! Sophy and friend, Lilly.
Sam again, brushing up on freestyle! Such a dedicated swimmer!

Is there anything better than a bowl of gardenia blooms? Aahhhh...

We took the kids out for an end of year supper-celebration! We are ready for summer!

This girl absolutely adores this boy.

Sophy and her teacher. We are sooo going to miss her.

Awards Ceremony

Dallas Pics

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We had a super, wonderful time in Dallas this weekend. It was slam-packed with fun, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Here we are at the Aboretum.
I did a double-take when I read this...I thought, "Poor Big Toothed Mable..." But then, well...I reread it......

Sorry, no pics from Six Flags, but oh we had a blast there. I think we're all in agreement that we may or may not ever set foot in Superman's Tower of Power,...again...ever. Ha!

Fast Facts (We're on a roll, so let's stick with it...)

1. No repeats of today, please and thank you.

2. One uterus for sale FREE!

3. Sophy's "cavity" turned out to be ZERO cavities (whew)....but loads of impacted teeth deep under gum pushing on each other and the teeth that are preventing them from being where they're supposed to be. Poor baby girl.

4. Field trip tomorrow! Oh yes! Can not wait!

5. Did I mention you can have my uterus. For free. I'll even let you hack it out.

6. Ovaries are negotiable.

7. One more full week of school for all of our TAKS passers! Wheee!

8. Pool parties, end of school get-togethers, and BBQ invitations are coming in, and we're stoked! SUMMER IS HERE!

9. W0w, #9 already!

10. Chocolate cupcakes are my friend. They can be your friend too. They will not; however, be the friend of your bathing suit/saddle bags. BUT WHO CARES?

11. Soph and I are meeting friends at The Little Mermaid next weekend, and I think I'm more excited than Sophy!

12. There is no #12.

Fast Facts Part Deux

1. I love this new app. It turns all of your iPhone photos into Polaroids. Totally cute.

2. Sam has officially signed up for football this Fall! Fire it up!
3. Pool bath is coming along. Flamingos have been banished.
4. Is it Friday yet?

Fast Facts

1. Pretty sure Sophy has a cavity. Off to the dentist we go this week.
2. Worker's Comp. OMG. What in the world!! Not sure which is worse Doctorhood, Governmenthood, or the Peoplewhoallowithood. Think I'll stick with my injured ankle.
3. Jack is about to be 12. He proved it this weekend. Pray for his parents.
4. Big changes all over. Lots of choices. Ug. I'm not good with change. So not good with change.
5. Sam is wearing a size 7 shoe.
6. I have to go to a workshop tomorrow. Be jealous. Or not.
7. Thursday I get to take 20 SUPER kids on the most amazing field trip of the year! We get to spend the morning at Barnes and Noble followed by lunch at the Olive Garden. Siiigggh! Can't wait! Oh, and I get to enjoy this field trip this year with my #1 son. How cool is that?
8. Headed out to Dallas this weekend for a whirlwind trip! Of course, Mr. Weather Dude is calling for rain. We ain't skeered.
9. I wish adults had recess.
10. Is today only Monday?

Sunscreen has been slathered, suits have been donned, goggles have been located........

The Pool is Open!

Tonight was a gym night. Soph's coach moved her from the regular tramp to the one with less bounce to work on her back handspring. There is a lot less bounce than what she is used to, but she's adjusting fine. Next step will be on the big track which has ZERO bounce. After gym, we came home to a dinner of chicken tetrazinni, sauteed squash and zuccini, rolls and ceasar salad. Oh, and fresh, sliced garden 'maters. Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm. T'was good!

Thought I'd update from gymnastics before signing off!

Ya know, sometimes....I think the sign speaks for itself.

Truly.

We spent a quick afternoon with PMac and PCuzzins and PFil. We intended to stay longer, but I was feeling a little woozie and had to head on home. We're looking forward to our time at the beach though and some good summer visits right around the corner.
PS
Mimi is home!