May marvels!

I just realized I had not downloaded pictures off of one of my cameras since early spring (late winter, I am just trying to not feel so bad) so a random post of pictures is to follow this!  [pardon the typos and lack of information...in a rush!!]

Charli was so excited to to have this tooth fall out, on it's own! The other two teeth came out at the dentist office -- pure joy!!

Our little artist...Charli found this picture of herself as a baby in her jaundice light and drew her own rendition!  

We are all pretty proud of this!  Charli has titled this piece "the brain" and is her very own piece of abstract art!

Look at those curls!!  If she would ever wear her hair down we may get to see this!

First Day / Last day of Kindergarten 2012/2013

Last day of school picnic at North Park!

Charli's ribbons from her first track meet!

1st place - Long Jump!

gearing up for the first night at softball...good bye t-ball and hello coach pitch!

Not fair that this guy gets the snuggles...

 proud and excited!

Finishing the 200 yard dash!

anxiously awaiting to start the 400 yard!

just after this, she rounded the curve to pass a few girls!

Charli got student of the month...YAY CHARLI!!

We love this woman, and one of the biggest reasons I wish Kindergarten could last forever!  

BFFs!!  Maggie & Charli

Two weeks ago I went to state track to support Derek in the 4 x 100!  

Congrats Derek!

My "little" nephew Derek graduated last weekend...what a day!  I remember when he was born, and I thought his name was "Eric" instead of Derek!  I remember babysitting him, and taking him out of the car seat as soon as my sister would leave because I wanted to snuggle him.  He loved Winnie the Poo and hasn't changed in looks since he was 2!  He is caring, kind, and sensitive.  He is a good kid, and now e is off to college.  

 while going around to give hugs to everyone, and flowers to his parents, his little brother Colton ran to him.  I was lucky enough to catch it on camera.  It melted my heart.  Brotherly love at its finest. 

 Colton had a great idea to bring colors and books to keep busy.  Sharing was kind of hard when sharp colors became broken ones...but who can blame him.  Sharp colors ARE the best!

 My amazing nephews!  Bryant * Derek * Andrew * Colton  This is a good group right here!

I'd like to say they get their good looks from their mom, but they all look just like their dad!  (they are pretty lucky to have those genetics too)  They get their sparkling personality from her though :-)

Photobombed by his mom!

The Borg girls!

Rachelle * Vic * Brenda *Macey * Ryen * Charli

 Everyone was home...and in one spot!  I cannot tell you the last time this happened.  Made my heart happy!

Derek * Ryen * Macey * Reid * Bry * Andrew * Macey * Cohen * Harper * Grant * Colton

This is Charli, with her hair down!  Beauty. 

Sunday was also my bday.  I parked at Chad's sisters house while at graduation.  When I came back my car was decorated...thanks Braxton!  When I left I took the party supplies and decorated his 4-wheeler!  The neighbors may not have liked that as I am not sure they were secure enough to not blow off into their yard!

Happy Days

In an effort to not get so far behind...here we are again!

 Charli's class got to go to the Omaha zoo last week, so much fun!  Charil had so many stories about things she saw with her friends, etc.  What a good memory of Kindergarten!

This little boy loves the perks that comes with Charli's softball practice...like solo-park time with mom/dad at the field!  (and I do too!)

plumber in trianing....maybe?

We were playing outside, I went to the backyard and Charli was gone...but she left a note ;-)

I got to enjoy Mother's Day with my mom and kids...it was a great day!  

 Charli & Grandma bird watching...there were some amazing neon yellow finches out there!

The girls!

 too sweet!  Harper was tired after working with the boys and running to fix a part - he snuggled with grandma for some rocking time!  Love this!

 When Charli is left to her own time....these things 'just' happen!