Almost SIX

This was one of our little "errands" we ran this week when Reid & I had the week to ourselves.  I addressed his birthday invites for his party and he wanted to mail each one of them by himself.  And when I say each one, I mean, each envelope went into the mailbox one. at. a. time.  It was really cute and he was SUPER proud of getting to mail his own invites this year.  His birthday is ALL the boy can talk about lately and he is VERY excited about his avengers superhero party! How can our boy be almost SIX and starting kinder in just 2 days?!?

Summer wrap up 2013

Reid got his BIG BOY yellow belt about a week ago.  He is now in the Big Dragons class.  He couldn't be more proud and so are we! Now it's onto more moves and longer classes! 

Last Friday we went to see a very good friend of mine down at Cedar Creek Lake.  They live there full time now.  It's so peaceful there!

Love the DIY made by Daddy PVC pipe swing. 

The boys loved every minute and never wanted to leave!

The lake was so low, they were able to swim and play whilst the mommies sat in beach chairs close by. :)

Sweet little sister Reagan.  17 months. 

Riley played tea party with Raleigh. So sweet.

The boys had fun playing with their 2 girls, Raleigh & Reagan.  Raleigh (pictured - age 3) was so happy to have new playmates! 

It was such a fun day of being away from Dallas and having fun visiting with sweet Steph.  I have missed her so.  She is such a dear friend who is so unconditional in her friendship and love for others.  What an amazing mother she is to her 2 precious girls! Cannot believe our summer before kindergarten is almost OVER!!  Meet the teacher is tonight!  Here we go....

A week with Reid

This is a precious week for me.  Reid starts kindergarten next Monday and I get to spend time with JUST him while Riley starts his first week of his little preschool.  Oh how I'm relishing these 3 days with my first born baby.  Where did the last 5 years go??  We went to the parent orientation for kindergarten last night and it was all just so surreal.  Walking into that big school and thinking... "Wow, we're HERE."  Elementary school.  Felt so weird and strange to be talked to by Reid's 1st teacher and hear her tell us all the things the kiddos will be learning and doing this year. He has a locker.  What the heck? How did he get SO big?!  I am so proud of him, but man, I'm holding back the tears. 

Boy playdates & summer fun

We've had a couple of play dates with some fun friends this week. We braved the fountains yesterday in this 100,000 degree heat!

A boy can never have too many water guns!

Or buckets to sit on.

Some more fun today with some sweet boys! (I have no idea why Riley is making this face!)

When he does something wrong, of course he makes this face, so I will laugh.  Works {almost} every time.

Nothin' like summertime, watching tv, and wearing your goggles.  AND, for the record, only 18 more days till this goggle wearin' boy goes to kindergarten.  Can you say YIKES!?!