NOLA Friends

In May we made a quick trip to New Orleans to see friends from our tour there. We weren't able to stay long, but we managed to have a play date with both kids' best NOLA friends. Though we had been gone for a year, the kids picked right up where they left off. Hannah and Hunter are ready to go back and see their sweet friends again. This has to be the worst part of moving - leaving sweet friends. On the flip side, meeting sweet friends everywhere we go has its advantages too!

Hannah's End of the Year Picnic and Party

Hannah's class celebrated the end of the year with a picnic and party outside. The weather was perfect and Hannah loved having her brother around to play with all of her school friends. I'm having a hard time believing she's headed to Pre-K4 in just a few more weeks.

Preschool Program

At the end of the year program, the Hunter received his certificate for the year. It wasn't a formal affair, but I did ask Hunter to wear his nicer clothes. He knows that he is to wear tennis shoes to school (he's been doing it for years), so I never thought to clarify shoes for the day. We arrive at school and I look at his feet. I'm speechless! When I ask where his tennis shoes are, he simply says, "I just brought boots today!" Of all days - gotta love his spirit:) It was very cute and made a great memory. I guess that's just another way God is showing me to let go of things.

Easter Egg Hunt

Grandma and Grandpa Come to Millington

Pete's parents stopped in for a visit in April. The base has stables and horses a few miles away, and Pete's dad loves horses. I'm not sure who had more fun - Grandpa or the kids???

A Great Night for Smores

One evening a few months ago when the weather was still cool, our neighborhood made smores in the common area behind our houses. We have the best neighborhood ever! Everyone enjoyed the food and the fellowship. We couldn't ask for a better place to be right now!

St. Jude Trike-a-thon

It's no secret that I haven't been completely happy with the kids' preschool this year. Not that bad things happened, but in comparison to their school in NOLA, the new school left A LOT to be desired. One event that I really loved was the St. Jude Trike-a-thon. The kids had a chance to raise money for St. Jude and they rode their bikes at school for 25 minutes per class. This was such a wonderful opportunity to teach the kids about giving to others. I was so proud of Hunter and Hannah. They did a great job riding their bikes, and they really seemed to understand the meaning of what they were doing.