Monday, August 20, 2018

First Days of School

The girls started school this week!! I have a 4th grader, a 2nd grader, and one in 3-year-old PreK!


Sweet Addison - my 4th grader

My happy 2nd grader who couldn't wait for school to start!

Aliah was super excited for pre-k to start!!!

Aliah in front of her school!

Aliah & her teacher!

Miss Daira started 5th grade!

So sassy!

And little Jaiden start pre-k.

always posing!!

Jack started his junior year!!

His friend and neighbor Chase (he takes him to school every day!)

Happy back to school!!!!

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Drew's off to College!

So the day finally arrived and it was Drew's turn to go off to college.  I think he was excited (He's a man of few words!) and I had mixed feelings - so proud, yet sad.

We finally arrive after a long drive and were met by the friendliest staff members how helped us move his things up to his dorm room on the third floor.

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Ok, so funny coincidence - Four years earlier, Nick also stayed in the "E"  building, on the same floor and the very same room that Drew currently in right now!!!  Isn't that crazy!!! We figured this out on the way home!

We loved the move-in crew!

He checks into the dorm and gets his key.  Here he is walking in for the very first time!

The girls make themselves at home in Drew's little room.



The little cheerleaders!

After we unload a bunch of stuff, we go to a local burger & sushi joint (Strange combo but surprisingly good!) for a little lunch.

She always get nuggets.  

Hungry after a lot of driving and moving!

 
In his room!

We had to make a WalMart run for basic food and other things we forgot.



...a nice fluffy rug was a necessity!  Here is his little living room area.

Here is their little kitchenette.  (I took a video of his entire dorm which better shows the layout. It's at the end of the post)

Hall to the four bedrooms.

The sinks between the toilet & shower

We hug and say our goodbyes.

I'm smiling here, but started crying shortly after this.  

Drew & His dad.

His little room is all ready to go!  Its perfect!

Below you'll see Nick in his room in the same dorm four years earlier!!!

The girls all piled on him for one last rough and tumble playtime.  They were super sad to see him go.  They love their Drewy and he is so patient and good with them!  He will definitely be missed!

I love you so much Drew.  We will miss you.


Here is a video of Drew's dorm.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Family wedding!

The last Saturday in July we went to my nephew's wedding, and the girls had to get all dressed up and have their hair & nails done!  Here they are all looking quite gorgeous!!!! 


Jaiden & Daira!  Sweet sisters


Addison, Avery & Aliah - So pretty!

Our crew at the wedding!  (yes, we take up an entire row without Nick!)

Here is Nick, the best man - lookin' good!


Waiting for the bride!

Here she is! 

Chit-chatting after the ceremony!

of course, we have to have some of Avery selfies! 



taking selfies with Amber!


I'm pretty sure Aliah took this water out of someone's purse without asking. Seethe naughty look?

Karoline & Jaiden!

More selfies...with Amber.

me...I guess deep in thought.


My sweet mess!
Chandler & Abi cutting the cake!

My crazy family at the reception!


Videos from the wedding - best man speech, dancing videos, etc..