Mason's Last Day of Preschool (June 2011)

 I can't believe my big boy is about to start first grade! This was his last day of preschool--one he attended for 2 years, starting when he was just 3 years old! It was hard to leave the familiarity and comfort of this school at our church.

Mason with his friend:

 They had a family picnic at the end of the day...

Mason with his teacher

Enjoying a cupcake

Madelyn- 9 months

Backyard Pool Fun (June 2011)

 These cuties had a great time in the blow-up pool!

 This was Madelyn's first time in a pool! (9 months old)

 She even found a lizard to chew on! lol

Day Trips to Fort Smith (June 2011)

My family & I took a couple short trips to Fort Smith to visit my grandmother while she was in a physical rehab facility. (Thus, no photos of her.) My dad was there taking care of her, so we got to meet up with him, have lunch and visit with her. Mason wanted to explore her backyard, so we took a few pictures outside with her pig collection. (Go Hogs!)

Me & Mason

Mom & Mason

Cameron, Angela, & Madelyn

 Mason brought his cars...

Mom

Grandma & Grandpa's Pool (June 2011)

We have fun swimming at my in-laws'--the kids love it!  

Madelyn 9 months, Mason 4 1/2 years

 Madelyn really liked the water!

Angela's Bridal Shower (May 2011)

My sister's co-workers threw her a nice bridal shower that we attended. It was several months before her wedding because she was moving out of state.

My Mom with Madelyn & Mason...

 My sister being silly.

 Opening lots of great gifts!

 They even made her this book, full of all of her funny stories, quotes, and emails over the years she worked there with them! What a great keepsake!

She was married several months later on 9-10-11...photos to come--when I make it to September!

Chloe's High School Graduation!

 My niece, Chloe', graduated last May from Benton County School of the Arts.

Here she is receiving her diploma. 

My parents & sister hosted a party for her after the ceremony.

Chloe' & her mom, (my sister) Angela

 With her brother (my nephew) Cameron.

...and with her new car!

Spring Fling Concert (May 2011)

Well, I'm still in May of 2011, but I'm making forward progress so that's all that matters, right? :)
My talented niece, Chloe', performed in her show choir's concert back in May. It was a fun show with singing & dancing...

She's in the middle with her arm up, working it. :)

It was the Seniors last show, so they were emotional as they thanked their teacher.

Bravo!

Angela's College Graduation (May 2011)

My sister, Angela, graduated with honors from NWACC last Spring! We're all so proud of her and she's now about to graduate with her Masters in Elementary Education. She'll be student teaching very soon!

My whole family was there to watch her walk to get her diploma!

Wayne & Madelyn:

Cameron (nephew), Angela, & Chloe' (niece)

Me, Mason, Angela, Wayne, & Madelyn

With my parents...

And Grandma...

And her husband, Forrest.

My parents threw her a party at their house after the ceremony.

Love this pic of Grandma & Madelyn.

 My Aunt Liz & Uncle Clinton came to visit from Colorado.

 Congrats, Angela!