Danny wrote me a letter today just because he wanted to. I was completely caught off guard as this isn't something that happens often. I can say it made my whole day. Thank you babe, I love you so much.
Dear Gina,
I have been thinking about our life together. It truly has been a rollercoaster. We have had some ups and downs, but these moments have made us who we are and I truly love us. I am truly blessed to have found you. You have grown so much as a wife and a mother.
Today in this letter I really just wanted to say that I see how you have grown. I loved who you were, and love who you are becoming. I have always been impressed by your ability to do stuff, even if you're scared, you find the courage to do something. I have noticed this since we have moved to Texas, you have really been working hard at building relationships, and you are like so popular now . . . omg! 😁
Thank you for being a wonderful mother to our kids, I know it is not always easy, but you still do it well. You are really good at getting on your hands and knees and playing with them. It is a wonderful sight to see, even if it is right before bed.
Gina, I love you. I look forward to spending forever with you! I cannot wait to see what the future brings.
It's been awhile since I've done one of these random posts. I was listening to a podcast today where they listed their favorite movies, shows and books. It made me think of how I would answer that. Here are mine.
MOVIES
The Wedding Planner
The Blind Side
Remember the Titans
TV SHOWS
This Is Us
The Big Bang Theory
Stranger Things
BOOKS
Tress
To be determined. I'm still trying to find my favorite genres in general in the books area. So far I've read fantasy, mystery, memoirs, romance and self help books. I feel like I'm leaning towards mystery and fantasy books. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have a better idea of what I like. I recently finished Tress and I was surprised by how much I liked it. If I had to put a book down in the second slot then maybe it would be Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I haven't read that in so many years but it's my favorite out of the Harry Potter series so I figured you can't go too wrong with one of those classics. Maybe next time I'll do my top three foods. That's not hard at all. 😁
The longest hottest rainiest soccer season has come to an end. ⚽
Addie's team (the Red Panthers) played their last soccer game tonight of the season. It was supposed to end two weeks ago but we've been getting some rain these past couple weekends that have made the fields unplayable so their last makeup game was tonight. Their team ended the game with a score to tie the game 2-2. It was awesome. This team has made such huge improvements from their first game when they lost 0-12 (at least, who knows the actual number of that game). They ended the season with two wins and two ties. The other half were losses but they were near losses so that's good. They really did learn a lot. The coach is hoping to keep the team together for the fall season and Addie really wants to do that as well. We'll have to see if we can swing that financially but I think we might be heading into this fall with more than one kid playing a sport. We'll have to see how that goes. I have had a lot of fun watching Addie learn, grow and play with her team. Even with the humidity and the heat it's been a lot of fun. Go Red Panthers!
Coach Carl treated the whole team to ice cream at Dairy Queen after their game. These girls loved it.
I feel like I've been in a near puddle stat of emotions all day long. My boys are trying to grow up it seems. This morning we celebrated Hudson with his kindergarten graduation. Goodness do I love this kid so much. I was already smiling before I even got a glimpse of him as his class was walking in, but once our eyes met I couldn't help but beam with everything in me. He started smiling so big and waving his little hand as he continued walking with his class to their seats. I was really excited to see what his cap looked like because he had made it while at school. I knew it was a picture of a volcano because he told me the day he made it weeks ago but I couldn't picture it in my mind. It turned out so cute. Hudson was awarded his kindergarten certificate, an award for completing 38 Lessons in Imagine Math and was given the Super Sharer Award. We took some pictures of him with his teacher and friends and enjoyed nice refreshments before we had to say goodbye. I can't believe his kindergarten year is at the end. I remember crying over the thought of him being gone all day and wondering if it would be too much but now I can't even imagine having those same feelings today because he's so grown up and truly so capable of anything thrown at him. I wish he was still little but I also am so proud of who he is and what he's learned and done with this year. Hudson Boy I love you.
Hudson with Ms. Young
We then went home and got ready to head back for this preschool graduate. Grant's graduation was about an hour after he went to school so we were able to get in a quick lunch for Danny, I and the twins before we headed back to the school to support Grant.
These girls asked for their pictures to also be taken. I will never say no to that.
Grant has also had an amazing year at Clear Spring Elementary. I'm so happy we were able to get him in. I remember those first two weeks where we weren't sure if he would have an in person preschool (he does an online one on top of this). He had so many emotions during those weeks. He missed his siblings so much during the day but then wouldn't be so nice to them once they got home. That all changed once he was admitted to the elementary's preschool program. He definitely thrived. He loves school so much. His only complaint is that it isn't as long as the other grades. It's still long though as far as preschools usually go but still not long enough for him. He really really does love school. He goes Monday to Friday from 11:45am to 3:10pm. He loves that he gets out when Addie and Hudson do but would love to start when they do as well. This kid begs us to wake him up at 6:30am everyday. I haven't fulfilled that wish for him because I really love sleep and would rather not start both of our days that early but I have no doubt that he'll be ready for all day kindergarten this fall. He's so excited. We're both hoping the gets paired up with Ms. Young as Hudson did but I know he'll thrive with any of them there. Grant was awarded the Fantastic Friend Award for always being friendly with everyone. I thought that was very fitting for him. We're always hearing about how sweet he is to everyone. I love that about him. He's a little sad that summer is here and has asked that he can still see and play with all his school friends as much as possible. Grant Boy I'm going to do my best to see that you do. I love you sweet Bean.
Grant with his best friend Noah
Joseph, Noah, Paisley, and Grant
Grant with Ms. Harris and Mrs. Poole
I love this sweet little face.
Hudson was in a picture taking mood after school so I definitely liked that and took as many as he'd let me. My sweet baby boys are growing up whether I like it or not.
Hudson then asked if he could take a picture of me which seemed fair I guess.
