Arkansas Prevention Summit 2019

Great day of learning with great colleagues!

Gage's Graduation!

It's been a really long day. But one 18 years in the making. The first of our brood graduated Haas Hall Bentonville tonight. I see a bright future and one he will use his creative talents. So proud of you Gage!

Gage's Senior shadow box!

Made Gage a shadow box for his graduation. Will be putting a tassel in it tomorrow after he officially graduates. This is only half of the medals that he has won in his track and cross-country. And not even counting his road races. Wishing I could hit pause button. Time slow down.

Ridlee PreK Graduation!

Riddles preschool graduation was tonight. She was mesmerized by the party lights on the ceiling the whole time. While I'm eager to see the change in her over the course of her schooling, I'm not ready for her to grow up just yet.

Ryker talent show!

If only I could start everyday with a kids talent show. They're always so fun. I was lucky that I had a cancellation this morning to be able to attend Ryker's this morning. He kind of sprang it on us that he would be singing. I didn't even know he could sing. I was pretty shocked to say the least. This kid! And he was the only boy that sang!

Ryker's award program...

Ryker's awards from today.

Senior Sunday...

Well child #1, Gage, is set to graduate Haas Hall Bentonville in just over a week. Tomorrow is his official last day of school. He will go for a whopping 1 class, since his college classes are already over for the semester. It's hard to believe this is the same kid that I homeschooled half of his Kindergarten year (just feels like yesterday). I made his Kindergarten diploma back then and now I made his Senior ad and Graduation announcements. He has set his path on becoming a graphic designer and will blow me out of the water soon. If you know his past with art, you know this is perfect for him. But I know path's can change. Look at me, I am a perfect example of that, as I thought the NAVY was mine. God had other... better plans. So if his changes... that's okay too. Today he was recognized at church as a graduate. Many of the members probably still remember meeting him at Bible school as the 5 year old kid that was super hyper and always running around and no one could keep up with. Now he is fairly mellow and you would never know that was him. They say it takes a village, and that is true. This church has been our village and continues to be. Thank you all for being a part of our life and helping us raise this young man. Gage, we love you and are so proud of you.

Happy Mother's Day to me!

Heston made me a Lego "I Love Mom".

Train Ride!

Steven took Ryker for an early birthday gift on the Arkansas Missouri railroad train ride today. He's been wanting to do this for awhile. #rykerembry

AIM walk

We had a blast at the AIM walk. Kiddos got their energy out. We got some cool silent auction win's. Had to wait quite awhile to pay for it, which required standing outside in the cool for a long time. I already had what I thought was allergy issues. Now it's probably more. But we had fun. Ridlee has been melting down since though. I am pretty sure she got over stimulated and tired.

Warning lots of pics!

Loving her new stackable penguin.

Water beads

Kieran's boyfriend came and joined out team.

Heston's new bike from the silent auction

Yes, Heston was trying to hold Ryker's hand. Sigh.

Lots of cool toys we brought home for Ridlee.

So much sensory play there!

Love these!

Can't wait to read these! Won them as well.