…love her happy face…

i am so thrilled that someone at camp is taking all these adorable photos to share with parents!  i love that i’m able to see a slice of what my sweet camper is enjoying this session… such a gift!

here is a sampling of what she is enjoying:

activities, hiking, tribal competition, church, sweet new friends, etc…

…enjoying being a KID!

     

dancing with her precious friend in the talent show—makes me so happy to see her branching out!!

I LOVE THIS LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN IN EAST TEXAS…

...almost ready...

we are about to send our firstborn off on her inaugural trip to camp huawni!
almost done marking all of her clothing, etc....man that's an undertaking. not sure how my mom did it for BOTH my brother and i.
anyway, i'm not sure who is more excited--me or ellory! i went to camp huawni for 8 years as a camper and 3 years as a counselor--made some of the best memories and friends of my life there--such a special place.
can't wait to drive down that farm to market road, turn onto the camp road and arrive at huawni. that place is a total gift....LOVE it. and so excited to share the magic of huawni with my sweet girl.....getting teary-eyed now...gotta go. :)

…some things that make me smile…

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…end of year festivities…

can’t believe first grade is over!  we were lucky to have such a great teacher this year!  here are a few pics from her 1st grade award ceremony…

being silly :)

the “specials” teachers & first grade team

elly receiving her awards from her teacher…she got the “always helpful” award and AB honor roll award.

elly receiving her perfect attendance award…

she also got a silver AR (accelerated reading) medal.

she was a happy camper with her medals and certificates!

proud mommy!  love my sweet girl!

last day of school….elly and her sweet teacher :)

THE END.

happy it’s summertime, and will be ready for second grade when late august rolls around!

(just not ready for the 7:50am part…)

…my little guy is 4!

…this just seems crazy…time has flown way too fast.  he is lots of fun, keeps us laughing, and definitely keeps us on our toes!  love him!!

opening a couple of things after waking up

checkin’ out his little lego set from his sister :)

william & gram at gattitown (his pick for bday dinner!)

new flip flops

opening a few presents!

time for games!

he LOVED playing this game with daddy!

he had his hand on the horn most of the time!

really trying to figure out the best way to play this racing game…hehe! :)

game with daddy & sister

air hockey!  we all love this game.

he got so excited every time he scored!!