Another Kindergarten Graduate

Today was Abby's big day as she graduated from Kindergarten. She looked so adorable in her white cap and gown. I remember Olivia's graduation like it were yesterday. The program was the same as when Olivia graduated. They sang I Am A Promise and did their high kicks (which really weren't too high) and had a blast doing it. I had been asking Abby for weeks, "are you practicing I Am A Promise in music?" She said no and I was sad thinking they didn't do that anymore. Then last week she came home all excited telling me they were practicing the song and kicking!
Of course like I always seem to have....camera problems. My camera battery went dead right after the I am a promise song...I was hacked to say the least, then my dad suggested to use the video camera to take still, which we did, only to discover when I went to upload them the card was full and the pictures were not taken. So no walking across the stage or family pictures afterwards! Thank goodness a friend snapped one picture for me! Sorry Abby, but I think there was a reason for this....what do you think JeanAnn?
This has been a crazy kindergarten year for my little August baby. Momma has worried and stressed over too many silly things I am sure. I need to take your daddy's laid back approach, he is helping me get there. God knows what is best for you little girl and I am trusting Him to guide me through your future,always choosing what is best for you.
You are a very bright little girl full of talent, with a smile that is sweeter than anything on this earth. You catch on to things when you want to catch on and you always want to do good and make E's! You love drawing and are so creative! I am amazed at all the things you make and how you pay such attention to detail when you make these things. You care for others and think of others and that shows as you are always making cards and letters for those you love. You are a sweet little girl and I am so thankful God allowed me to be your mother. I love you Abigail Victoria.....even though some days you can't remember what your middle name is!

Olivia's Premiere

What started in February with an audition came to a close tonight with Olivia's stage premiere at church in the children's choir spring musical Under God's See in 3-D! It was an exciting night for her and her family. We were blessed to have many family members come see her. Her Nana and Poppy, my Aunt Linda from Washington, PawPaw, Aunt Paula and the boys, Aunt Kim, Jaci and Jenna and Aunt Ruth and Natalie and of course Olivia's bff...Melissa.
Olivia wasn't nervous at all today. And seeing her up on stage in front of all those people, she was her same ole self. David said no one in his family (except maybe Rebecca) would have had enough courage at 8 to get up there and perform. My family either! I do believe she is a natural. We are blessed to be apart of a church that provides opportunities like this to our children.
I was one proud momma tonight sitting out there in the audience.

another busy day......

We celebrated CFBC's 40th anniversary and building dedication this morning at church then this afternoon we went to the carnival at the church. We arrived the last hour of the carnival because Emily had her end of the year program at Trinity. She was so excited about this program. She had been talking about it all week. When we were walking up to the gym she said, "momma I am so excited about singing up there" and I replied I am so excited about getting to hear you sing. Her class sang Archy Archy, and she wore her rain boots and Mickey Mouse raincoat. She was excited that her Nana and Poppy came to hear her sing as well. Then off to the church for the carnival.....lines were long and the heat was extreme but fortunately we only had to endure for one hour! We came home to discover our ac is broken and we had a fairly major leak in the attic. The water was dripping from the ceiling. When David saw it he was getting ready to go upstairs and put the girls to sleep. He said y'all don't come over here this is fixing to fall......well....that is all they needed to hear. They saw the wet ceiling and two of them (try to guess who) started freaking out, crying and having a mini melt down. The two drama princesses were Abby and Olivia. Emily could care less. Of course this totally derailed bed time. Once daddy figured out the problem, we told them he had fixed it and everything was okay so they could go to bed. They all cheered for daddy and finally went to sleep! Isn't it amazing how easily their world can be rocked and over some of the strangest things.
Oh one more story about the day.....this afternoon when I was getting Emily dressed for her program she looked at the dress and said this is not my size. I said yes it is, it says 4, she then said "what is the T for" I told her it was for Toddler, her reply "I am a toddler" Yes you are, I said, to which she responded, "I am a mess too"! Wonder who she heard that from!?

Abby's first swim meet

Abby had her first swim meet today......in the rain! Well it didn't start raining until the end but it was still very cloudy and very cool. Poor thing was shivering the whole time. She did very good though and loved every minute of it. She swam three races and can't wait for the next one! Hopefully the sun will be out next week. No pictures this time....didn't want to drag my camera out in the rainy weather!

Abby's Last Softball game

Today was Abby's last softball game of the season. I finally brought the camera out to the game to take some action shots.....though I am not too sure how much action I actually caught.Softball for 6 and unders can be a bit slow! And most of the girls are out there playing in the dirt, Abby included, though by the end of the season she had gotten much better. Abby had a great game. She did hit the ball both times at bat and got on base. I think she enjoyed softball, especially playing with her cousin and having her uncle coach her and daddy helped as well. Abby was a very cute Ladybug and I think she will want to play again.