It All Comes Back

Sophie went shopping with some friends last week. It was just them. I was actually very proud of myself for letting her go - giving her some space. It did make me a little nervous - kids wandering around the mall..... That is asking for trouble. And the fact it was Sophie wanting to go shook me just a little.

Back to the point. This is what she bought.

Hello! I wore that same shirt (OK maybe not that one) in JR HS or HS. And the shoes. I had many pair of Sperry (OK so mine were fake Sperrys - she was spending her money and decided the name was important) even into college. CRAZY. I can't wait for the flashdance sweatshirt to come back - I really loved that look!

Choir Banquet

Kelsey had choir banquet on Friday night. Eric and I were able to go. She, of course, HAD to have a new dress, and I think she looked great. One more event down, a million to go.

They handed out awards - best Soprano, best Alto etc. Then the choir officers had their own awards. She won the Miss Gypsy award. It is a term she has picked up from her brother that she clearly uses way too much!

Prom and Projects

As the year draws to a close, we have the explosion of kid stuff. Since Ryan is a senior, that adds another layer of "fun".

He went to the prom last weekend, and by all accounts had a great time. His date, Paige, was a friend and I think they had a good time. Of course there was the requisite limo, dinner, and drive around Houston. He did not go to Project Prom, which turned out to be a good thing since he had to go to church last weekend for his ordination.

Paige's dress was beautiful. Ryan and the hat! Steven you need to come home and get that thing back!

This is a good view of Paige's dress.

Here is the whole group ready to get into the limo.

And Ryan and Kevin. They have been buds since they were in 4th grade. We both moved in at the same time, and lived across the street from the Kevin until we moved. It has been great to watch them grow up!

And Kelsey's project. She had to do a 3D project depicting the Battle of Vicksburg. She did it all herself! Thanks to Jennifer for the loan of the army guys - who would have guessed we would not be able to find them anywhere!

Tonight - Choir banquet, and believe it or not, no soccer this weekend! Whew. Then we head into finals, choir Pop Show, soccer tournament, soccer tryouts and prep for graduation. Can't wait for summer... Remind me I said that when the kids are driving me crazy while I am trying to work with them home!

Ryan the Elder

Last Sunday Ryan was set apart as an Elder. This was the last step in the "submitting the mission papers" thing. (Kudos go out to mom and dad who trudged down to Houston for the second weekend in a row to be there for the ordination) I can't believe my little baby boy is an Elder - doesn't that sound old?

Everything is in and now we wait. He set up a poll on facebook for where will Ryan serve his mission. I will throw the same thing out here. Anyone want to venture a guess? We have had two guesses of the Kingdom of Tonga - but I think they had just watched the Other Side of Heaven, so I don't know if that counts.

We are hoping to hear in two to three weeks. Stay tuned.

End of The School Year

Just trying to keep up with what is going on! We got our family photos back. Just wanted to post a few - now I have my family bluebonnet pic and my life can be complete!

I loved this one on the kids - it is how they really are.

Also loved this one!