Last day of Pre-School/Daycare

Leah thinks that since Sarah bends down to take picture with her, that she has to bend down too. 

My Supergirl!

Sarah actually requested this picture.  "Mommy, take my picture in front of the school, so I can always remember where I went to school." And as we walked away..."bye Jesus."

We have absolutely loved the time that Sarah as spent as DSCA!!  All of the teachers she has had since she was four months old have loved her, cared for her and truly been a wonderful influence on her.  Which with all of that said, is why this transition is so hard for my sweet Sarah May.  Change is not easy for her...not in the lease bit.  And the fear of the unknown that kindergarten brings has this sweet child wound up tighter than a cuckoo clock!  Last night before bed, she broke out in what I like to call the "ugly cry" (remember Oprah calling it that way back when).  Sarah was so upset about leaving her school, and her friends.  Her exact words..."I'm scared, nervous and sad"  "Why do I have to leave my school, they all know me there and love me there."  Broke my heart!!

I did my best to let her know that all of those feelings were okay....and I tried console her, but sometimes you just need to be held by your momma.  So that's what I did.  And we both cried...the ugly cry. 

I wish I could get her to understand that it would all be ok.  I wish I could better understand how nervous and scared and sad she is.  I honestly don't remember a single transition to a new school or a new school year.  Either they were that bad that I blocked them out, or they were so uneventful they didn't even leave a mark on my memory.   Either way, Andy and I struggle to make our sweet, smart, beautiful child have enough confidence to go bravely into new situations.  Today, we will hug on our Sarah May a little tighter and hope and pray that that will ease her emotions.

July Photo Drop Friday!

Get ready....here is all of the July randomness that is on my phone!

Always nice to have neighbors that let you use their pool while they are on vacation!

Ms. Christy took the girls out of school early today for a play date.  But first ice cream!!

Scary.

Funny.

Cookin' up some eggs....too hot out for pants!!

Sarah enjoying the last few days with her preschool friends.

Oh no! Is this happening?!?!  Buying school uniforms for kindergarten!!

Love when Leah's teacher sends me pics of how she misses me while she is at school.  ;)

Where's the party at y'all?

Uncle Jeff teaching Sarah how to play checkers! Super sweet moment.

Bachelorette Party Fun!

Yes, I know....I'm a little old to be doing this.  However, my sweet, sweet friend Tristian has asked me to be in her weeding in November.   With a happy heart I told her of course.  And then I found out the wedding was the day of the LSU v Arkansas game....and I still said yes.  UGH!! ha!  This weekend we celebrated her bachelorette party in Biloxi at the Beau Rivage.  This was my first time to "the Beau" as regulars like to call it.  I was pretty excited about the trip and considered it a little mommy vacay!

Selfie stick in the car. 

Room decorations.

Dinner with the Bride to be!

Getting our clubbin' on.

Group pic thanks to the Beau! 

Evening by the pool.

Super fun weekend getting to know all of the bridal party a little more.  Looking forward to a fun wedding!!

GOTCHA!

Beyond excited for this day for our family!! Today JV is officially part of the Seat family!!  Has Katie said..."It was a total God thing!"   What an amazing beautiful journey that has led to JV's "Gotcha Day".   Even though our hearts were broken because we couldn't make it to Oklahoma for JV's adoption ceremony, we were there in spirit.  We love you big JV!! Welcome home!

Downtown BR and Last Day with our Okies

Today we headed downtown to check out the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.

Grammy really wanted a pic of the girls in front of this sign....HA!

Ok, let's try one with the river in the background.  haha!! Hot, sunny July afternoon....not ideal picture taking time.

And we are on to the museum.

I grabbed this picture before Andy found the sign that says no pictures in the museum.  Hmmm...ok, if you say so.

Balloon fun!

A little Chick fil A for lunch. Big girls sitting all by themselves.

Ha! Yes, another picture of us eating....but this time, dinner at our new table.  We all fit!

Grammy and Leah.

Sarah and Grammy.

Girl cousins!!!

Poor Grammy is working hard today trying to get a pic with her granddaughters.

Finally a great picture to end a great visit!  We love you all and already miss you!

Cousin fun time!

I still had a few days left of summer school before I could join in all of the day time fun with the cousins.  Not to worry...they had plenty of fun without me!

Minions!! (not them, the movie :)

Girls!!

Leah loves her Sydnee!!

Syd is such a sweet young lady and an awesome cousin!!

Yippee!! Summer school is over and now I can join in on the fun!!  I think this is my favorite pic of the week!!

Best Friend Cousins!!

Group Selfie!!

Annnnd another one!  Leah: "enough woman! I'm hot!"

Time for some Netflix.

Plastic pool fun! I mean really....could this smile be any cuter?!

Leah's Angels!

VBS 2015: Journey off the Map!

It's that time of year again! VBS!! and you guessed it...the theme is Journey Off the Map.  I again taught Sarah's class. This year our group of pre-k kiddos was huge!! Which is awesome and at the same time a little overwhelming for this teacher of big kids.  But with my awesome helpers, we were able to manage the kids and actually get our lessons done.  It was a successful week and one that I love sharing with Sarah May!

Day 1...Here we go!

Sarah was thrilled that Presley joined us this year.  She is such a sweet friend to Sarah. 

Sarah and Presley working on crafts.

Yep!  23 sweet little faces all excited to learn about Christ!  I LOVE it!!

Guess who's in town?????  Grammy had called a while back and was trying to find a week this summer for her to come visit.  Well the only one that seemed to work was the week of VBS.  We both agreed that Sydnee and Annie could join us every night for the fun.  Sarah was beyond excited!!!  We loved having them in town and then having them with us at VBS was an added bonus!  The boys, Gabe and JV had to stay back in Oklahoma due to obligations with basketball...hopefully they will make the next trip!

They litterlly pulled up to the church parking lot when they got into town...we fed them dinner at church, got them a shirt and the rest as they say, is history!

Day 2: Silly Sunglasses Night!

Sweet girls!

Day 3: Tacky tourist!  Yes, Grammy got the all of the girls "Buc-ees" Travel Stop shirts on their way down from Oklahoma.  haha! 

Annie, Presley and Sarah

The combined classes of pre-k kiddos. 

Day 4: Twin day!! Annie and Sarah sporting their Grammy made summer shirts.

Kiddos and teachers.

My wonderful helpers that I could not have done this week without!!! Michelle and Abby!

Day Five: VBS shirt night.  And family night.  The church had a little photo op set up in the fellowship hall, so we of course too advantage of it!

4s/5s practicing for tonight's family night performance!  Sarah and Annie are on the second row all the way to the right. :)

Look who made the program's front page!  :)

Syd had a little fun with the left over craft supplies in the girls' VBS bags when we got home tonight.  We each got a little label...

VBS was once again an awesome fun time!  Tiring for sure but lots of fun!!  And once again, I renewed in why I teach big kids :)