More Pics... Trying to Catch Up

It's futile! I do post more regularly on Instagram if you wanna follow me (@beetothevee).

Here are a few pics from school of the bigs (ArtWorks with the visiting artist, Mr. Randy Twaddle from Houston, and Jump for Heart).

Jax and his soccer team won 1st place in the Celtic Cup in Norman...and this momma enjoyed a weekend date with my big boy. Daddy and I don't like to have to go separate ways on game days, but with 3 active kids, it's just gonna happen.

He played goalie the majority of the tourney, and I think he's found his spot. It was a little bit of an adjustment not getting in on all the action, but his size and speed make him a formidable opponent in goal. Not that I'm proud or anything. This boy just works hard and doesn't complain. I love him.

Some phone pics from fall...

Back-2-School Night...Em was selected to write and deliver a speech to the parents and entire PS faculty...she nailed it!

Back to School

The day had finally arrived! I was sending the three amigos to school! I've always said when I was home with babies during their little years, it felt like I was never gonna get the first one to school. And now I was facing the first day of all three at the same school!

I knew Hayden was ready. She was born ready. I was ready, too, and was so proud when she got out of the car at drop-off and turned around with a wave and big smile and marched her little self right into the building. Hot Sauce doesn't lack in confidence.

I drove home and walked into the bathroom where Jason was getting ready for work. He turned to me, wrapped me in his arms, and asked, "So how ARE you?"

Cue the waterworks. I had been FINE! Things were going splendidly! My last kindergartner walked into school and had zero tears! Why was I crying??? It was his embrace and the question that had far more implications than I realized. In that split second I realized we are moving into a new season. It was a phase I was planning to embrace wholeheartedly, yet the sensation of time slipping through my fingers was palpable. Never again would I have a little one at home with me. Never again would I drop a little one at childcare at the gym. Never again would I grocery shop during the day with a little one. (Can I get an AMEN on this last one??)

I am proud to say my sadness was short-lived, and we've jumped wholeheartedly into our new season. It's busy, it's a little crazy sometimes, but it's a season I am LOVING. My three are independent, strong, and fun. I'm proud to be their momma. And the grocery store has never been more peaceful. 

Pics from August (school photos PC: HH):

First day of K, 3rd, and 2nd

Convocation 2016 (Jax far left). Upper School students are paired with Primary School students and they walk from the football field to the WAC together. So cute.

Hayden in music with her Spanish teacher. At HH they integrate Spanish into their specials: art, music, and PE.

Em doing bubble experiments

 Back-to-School night at the football game! Jax and his buddy H.

Andy's with Grammy and Grandpa after a soccer game

Rest of July pics

Jax and his twins at church! Love these boys.

Their talent knows no limits.

Sauce made a buddy at the ballpark.

Coach Pilo! This man played soccer with Pele. He's legit. And we love him.

No words.

I was in Tahlequah with my side of the family, and I just HAD to make a quick stop to Haskell Hall. This is where it all began...that baseball player I married lived on the 2nd floor, just about 5 doors down from me. So many memories here! I seriously got butterflies.

Neck kisses.

Last of the baseball/softball pics.

Selfies are always fun to find.

The Turnbulls and Potters came to town!!

The obligatory stairstep cousin pic! Parker, Addison, Emerson, Jax, Vance, Avery, Hudson, Hayden, Saige

Sass.

My sibs. So blessed when we get to spend time together.