jaden's pre-school graduation

Jaden graduated from preschool!  Whaaaaaaat?  Where does the time go?  Seriously, it just seems like yesterday we brought him home on a cold, snowy day.  I have to admit, I got a little teary eyed!  Kids grow up so fast.

jaden's gift to his teacher...a hand made note and a cactus!

his classroom

his friends getting read!  front row: justin, hunter, elliot; second row: harper, rylan and jaden

walking in

all the kids got a "diploma" =)

congrats, big bro!  fist pump!

his teacher, Mrs. Whittle

best buddies

threw this picture in cuz it's cute! =)

early summer pictures

snoozin with gavin

so cute!

feelin' a little crabby ;)

love my kiddos!

playtime at oma and opa's

Eli's smily face

playing in the yard

watch out....

there's a new sheriff in town!

going for a bike ride

walking in the neighborhood

catching up with old friends

Whenever I go to Fredericksburg, I make sure to visit friends still in the area.  Our friendships are the type that just pick up where we left off the last time.... =)  I'm thankful for the catch up time!

treneka and annette 

our good friends Eric and Sarah...meeting Eli for the first time =)

welcome home, opa!

My dad came home from Afghanistan yesterday!  I took the boys to my mom's at the beginning of the week to visit and to surprise my dad when he came home.  The surprise was not really a surprise though because Elijah decided to start screaming while my dad was on the phone....but, it was fun to pick Opa up and our visit's been fun week so far =)

Opa coming out of customs

Jaden could not contain his excitement

Elijah meets Opa for the first time

Opa and "them boys"