what's really going on

It's not often that you get a glimpse of what is really going on at school. Sometimes it's hard to get out of the kids how their day really went....other than "fine or good". These pictures were taken on the first day of school by our acting Superintendent. Joshua looks like he is really enjoying himself. This makes me happy.

11

Today Kate turns 11. She looked so cute as she went off to school this morning.

We celebrated her birthday with her best friend, Adria this past weekend. We took a little road trip to Houston to see One Direction in concert.

This was taken in the hotel just before leaving for the concert. I think Kate was just a tad bit excited.

Arriving to the stadium

No surprise it was a sold out show

The opening act: 5 Seconds to Summer

Anticipating One Direction's arrival

Just as the boys came out....she is so happy!

The reason we drove all way to Houston

Kate's favorite

Loving every minute

The End

After the concert we hung out a while to let the crowds thin out. The stadium was so loud that we sounded like we had been sucking on helium afterwards. It was so funny!

The next day we went to Galveston to hang out at the beach. 

That evening we went to Kemah boardwalk.

We had such a fabulous time together. The concert was fantastic and I think Kate fell more in-love with One Direction than she was before...if that is possible. I loved being with her and watching her watch the concert. That was my favorite part. She was so happy and having so much fun. I don't know how we are going to top this birthday....it was the best birthday ever!

First Day of School 2014

6th grade

8th grade

The commute to school this morning..

I didn't get a picture of Braeden. I will try again tomorrow.

I am proud of my Eagle Scout

It's official. Braeden is an Eagle Scout. He has worked really hard and completed all the requirements necessary to receive this rank in the Boy Scouts of America. I am one proud mama. Now on to planning his Court of Honor.

MO/OKC trip July 2014

We took a very quick trip to MO back in July. The kids had a fun time hanging out with cousins and being spoiled by Grandma. Believe it or not Joplin has a super nice community pool. It's actually more of a water park. The kids loved it and I think Little Elm needs to build one now.

We went to church with Grandma

Apples to Apples with the cousins

We always do smores when we go to Grandma's..it's a tradition

We went to dinner one night and I ordered a burger that a had a huge hunk of fried cheese. It was soooo good!

We took a detour on our way home through OKC. We stayed with my BFF, Tori and her family. We met up with some elementary school friends for dinner. I can't believe it's been almost 20 years. 

My BFF since 5th grade. Love her!