Yep...It Happened Again...Catching Up...New Year, New Challenge --- May 13 - May 26

Have I mentioned that the month of May is C.R.A.Z.Y. for teachers???

We've gone the entire month with only two days where we didn't have something on our calendar...C.R.A.Z.Y.

Which makes me even more nervous for next year when both boys are in big-kid school (Kindergarten for E and 1st Grade for RF). Thankfully, Memorial Day weekend has given us some time to relax as we usher in SUMMER BREAK! Although, we have lots of fun planned, so our summer will probably be as busy as our school year (but without the bright and early alarm clocks).

52-Week Blog Challenge --- Week 20 -  Let Me Brag A Minute...
RF rocked Kindergarten and Ellis rocked Pre-K. They both had wonderful teachers and we are thankful for their hard work to make sure that our boys were successful. Both boys grew so much this year (physically and academically) and I know that RF is ready for 1st grade and that Ellis is ready for Kindergarten.

52-Week Blog Challenge --- Week 21 -  Working On My Fitness
I am working on getting back into a gym routine now that my days are a little less busy with school day hours. I've been enjoying spin classes at our local gym, but am working on branching out and trying other classes as well. Hoping to get myself back in a habit of working out 6 days a week --- I feel so much better when I devote a hour a day to taking care of myself physically.

Photos of Our Week

Monday, May 13

When your kid asks for your phone to take photos of his room (including this shot of underneath the bed) to prove that it is clean.

Tuesday, May 14 

Oak leaf hydrangea blooming...

Wednesday, May 15 

#whywedowhatwedo

Thursday, May 16

A little battle - sword for RF and a shield for E (while wearing Christmas pajamas...) on the trampoline after school.

Friday, May 17

SHORT HAIR!

Saturday, May 18 

A little evening fun the backyard...

Sunday, May 19

Smiling and swinging...

Monday, May 20

Wonderful Worker Award!

Tuesday, May 21

iPad games and a snack while in a faculty meeting with mama...

Wednesday, May 22

End of the year teacher gifts...

Thursday, May 23

We have a Kindergarten graduate!

Friday, May 24 

First day and last day of the 2018 - 2019 school year...

Saturday, May 25

Pool time fun!

Sunday, May 26

A new Hess truck makes for a fun Sunday afternoon...

And Yet Again...Catching Up...New Year, New Challenge --- April 29 - May 12

Well...I did it again...I got behind on the ol' blog.  May is absolutely nuts for those of us in the education world/with kids in school, so naturally work + family came first. But, I'm taking some time today to relax today, since it is Mother's Day, and catch up on documenting our last few weeks.

52-Week Blog Challenge --- Week 18 -  My Favorite Month
Probably June...it's my birthday, RA's birthday, our anniversary, and sweet, sweet summertime. Of course, I love any month with a birthday celebration (July and October for the boys) and most certainly holiday months (November and December). In our family there is something fun, special, and/or exciting happening just about every month of the year. :-)

52-Week Blog Challenge --- Week 19 -  My Favorite Meal
As you'll see below, pasta, pasta, and all the pasta. I'm a carb-a-holic, so give me all the pastas and all the breads. And any good dessert is good, too. I'm a pretty basic sweets girl - a good chocolate chip cookie, an apple pie, or a simple cake.

Photos of Our Week

Monday, April 29

Amaryllis are popping up in the flower beds!

Tuesday, April 30 

RF woke up sick Monday night, so Tuesday he stayed home to rest and he had some sweet beagles to keep him safe. 

Wednesday, May 1 

ePortfolio night in the College of Education at UGA always makes me happy!

Thursday, May 2 

Our littlest one is registered for Kindergarten!

Friday, May 3 

Donuts with dad! 

Saturday, May 4 

Friday afternoon we made the drive to our favorite North Carolina town - Bryson City! First thing Saturday morning we were up ready to do some hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

Sunday, May 5 

Our drive into the park on Sunday morning allowed us to take in the sight of three beautiful elk munching on their breakfast in a field.

Monday, May 6 

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we no doubt love, love, love the teachers that our boys have the privilege of spending their day. 

Two candy bags of assorted red candy for RF's teachers...You are a REDiculously amazing teacher!

A basket of assorted red candy for Ellis's teachers...You are a REDiculously amazing staff!

Tuesday, May 7 

  Orange candies headed to Ellis's school --- ORANGE you glad it's almost summer?

And two bags for RF's teachers...

Wednesday, May 8 

A little something to BRIGHTEN your day for RF's teachers...

And the same for Ellis's teachers...

Thursday, May 9 

A good teacher is like a 4-leaf clover hard to find and lucky to have! 

Lots of green for Ellis's school staff...

Friday, May 10 

Something out of the blue because we are thankful for you! 

Blue candies headed to Ellis's school to round out the week...

Ready to head to his PreK program Friday night...we are so proud of you, Ellis Hawk!

Saturday, May 11 

A Saturday afternoon nap with my littlest boy and our big beagle boy...

Sunday, May 12 

Carbing it up in the Hawk house to celebrate Mother's Day!

 Cheers to the last two weeks of the 2018 - 2019 school year - super busy, but summer break is almost here!