Random Summer Fun

Another round of swim lessons. Still a tadpole - more like an egg according to Ash, so the next phase will be private lessons: 1-on-1. I think Bug should join in the fun too!

A little skate time at a party - or not. Who invented the little "skate walkers"? Genius!

Soccer Season Ends

Okay, I confess. I didn't attend a single game this round. I know - Terrible Tainty, but Addi learned so much and really improved from the first season - at least that's what I was told ;-)

Celebrating with teammates & photo bombed by Ashton

Love that smile!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Ashton!

According to Ashley, this is Ashton's first and last big birthday bash house party. We'll see. It was a fun day with family and friends. The birthday boy was quite the trooper despite battling a double ear infection. (We found out the next day after a visit to Cook's Urgent Care. It was his first in six months after having tubes inserted.)

Red on the grill with the mini burgers - 

Big sis didn't have any problems celebrating . . .

'Sup, Chief?

 Tainty managed to get in a picture this round!

Inside chillin' and celebrating - 

Crystal does it again with a fabulous cake! 

Birthday boy was caught of guard by all the fuss!

Cousin Ronnetta was in town! 

And a delayed candle blowout thanks to strong winds! 

And my favorites of the day including our super selfies and few classic shots from Lauren with Mimi's glasses!

The next day Bug (with Addi's "managing") opened lots of great gifts from everyone. It was a fabulous time with Elmo and the gang! Here's a special thank you to Chief:

The End of an Era, the Beginning of Another

Addi's last few days of school were a little tough for me. I didn't realize it would be a bid deal, but I'm gonna miss taking her to school every morning, walking her across the street and into Mrs. Dudley's class. Her unofficial school days have come to a close. In a few months, the real adventure begins. I know I'll be there along the way; it'll be a little different - that's all. Here's how we closed out Pre-K:

She got to experience Dubiski's Safe Driving Rally for a few minutes too!

The next to last day of school:

Another send-off assisted by Chief -

And the last day of Pre-K. Since Ash had to be at school "on time," I also had to comb Addi's hair before our last journey together . . .

The final send-off from little brother - 

One last terrible selfie after buckling up :-/

The final walk to Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy - 

Why can't I take a picture on my phone that isn't blurry?????

A little breakfast, and it's a wrap. Next stop: Kindergarten!