Kyle's Graduation Party ~ Part 3

Last weekend we had a Graduation Open House her for Kyle...all the people who love him so much were here for him! Above are friends from his Preschool and Kindergarten days...wow, that's friendship! I did a REALLY bad job of taking pictures at the party, because I was busy talking to all of our friends! I think we had about 50 people here over the course of the afternoon.

This is our ADORABLE niece Riley...she loves Molly...

Our cousins Diane and Larry...they are SO GOOD to my kids, and even though they claim they don't like kids too much, they love my kids and visa versa.

Some of our neighbors who have been like second Moms to Kyle over the past 8 years since we moved into our house. SO LUCKY to have them nearby!A few of our party guests...Kelly, Elaine, Don, Doug, Grammy, and Linda. All of these people are so cherished as part of our lives...

Kristin, my BFF since 5th grade and Ellen (whom I lovingly call Mom) always here for me!

I made some posters of Kyle's school days and graduation.

Kyle with Darrell and I and Grammy. It was a proud Mommy moment for me...love my boys SO MUCH!!

Tanya, Kristin, and all of us!

Kristin and I with Nolan and Genevieve, her kids are SO CUTE!!

Holly helping me clean up after the party! Nathan was at his All-Star baseball game so he didn't get to attend most of the party, it fell at the SAME exact time which was a huge bummer!

We are so blessed to have such supportive friends and family to celebrate these huge achievements with us!

A Few Reasons that I LOVE My Job!

This year I am teaching summer school, and i LOVE it! At work I get lots and lots of hugs, and smiles...

I get to look at beautiful artwork all day long...

and artist dressed up in very fancy clothes!!

Mostly, I get to be a part of these lives...and that makes my life better...much, much better!!

Wordless Wednesday #46 ~ Summer Sleepovers

Wall-to-Wall boys! Cute, sweet, respectful BOYS! SUMMER IS THE BEST!!

Nathan's All-Star Team ~ 2011

Nathan was chosen for the All-Star Team again this year, and he is very happy about that! It is such a great group of kids and parents...and SO FUN to watch! Wow, these boys are awesome baseball players!

Here's Nathan playing 3rd base, I think that is his best position. He can really fire the ball over to first base!

Running the bases!

Now...he made it home!! Hooray Nathan!

Getting the out! His team won their first 2 games and have a 3rd game on Wednesday. Can't wait!!

Kyle's Graduation Part 2

After the Graduation ceremony, we went to Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach for dinner. It's the restaurant we go to for REALLY SPECIAL occassions. My Mom and Larry joined us! Grammy and Grampy gave Kyle a very beautiful watch for a gift, he is a very loved boy!

Kyle has Prime Rib and Lobster with Baked Potato...

I had Shrimp Scampi and it was so delicious. Wish I could have a bit right now!

Darrell and Nathan at dinner...

My baby and me!!

3 Generations...

Look out World...Here I come!!!

*Sorry Larry, I didn't get a picture of you!

Kyle GRADUATED!!! Part 1

Dear Kyle~
I cannot believe you graduated from High School today! My heart was so full of love and pride I thought it would burst!! Becoming a Mommy has always been my lifelong dream and you have made my "job" a complete JOY!! I am proud of the man you've become and the relationship that we have, I feel like you are one of my best friends, yet we have such mutual respect for each other. It seems like the past 18 years have flown by, and we have been able to spend so much time together. I am excited to see what the next chapter holds for you. You are such a kind, charismatic, compassionate person that I know life will give you many rewards. Thank you for being such a HUGE blessing in my life. I love you more than you'll ever know and ALWAYS will! Remember to just "be Kyle Groff" and you will be successful. Take the road less traveled and enjoy yourself. I love you and cherish you with my whole heart!
Love,
Mama

Kyle with his biggest fans...his Grammy and Grampy! Always there for him...always!!

523 kids graduated with Kyle...it was the first graduating class for his high school. The ceremony was perfect!

The President of the Board of Trustees!

HOORAY KYLE!!!! Whooot whooot...

Hugging the Principal...he and Kyle has a special relationship...

Grammy and my boys...love runneth over!

The celebration is not over and will post more pictures tomorrow.

Almost Summertime!

On Friday night, we went to our favorite seaside restaurant and ate outside looking at the boats! It was a beautiful night and we had a blast! Nathan and I played paper football and I hit the guys sitting behind Nathan...ooops!!

Me and my Honey!

On Saturday, we went out for Sushi...Darrell's favorite...NOT my favorite...

raw fish, not for me, but thanks.

Teriyaki chicken and rice is more my speed!

Ya...that's my stud-muffin!