Wednesday

The Graduate

 Today Grace officially graduated from Whitney pre school and to start her special day off right her daddy snuck out the house early this morning and delivered a special breakfast for his little girl.
 Striking a pose for the camera before heading off to school.
 At times, yes they really do love each other.
 Nothing beats a bunch of 5 year olds screaming, I mean singing songs.
 Not sure what she is doing, but don't ever change.
 Each kid had a special something said about them before receiving their certificate. This is what the teachers said about Grace.
"Grace gives great big good morning hugs, loves cowboys boots, can really hula hoop, likes to dress up and when she grows up she wants to be a Veterinarian".
I know it's only pre school, but seriously my eyes filled with water when they spoke of her.

 Room 6
Those poor teachers. I hope they both get the R & R that they deserve this summer.

 Grace will always remember Miss Louise.
 Miss Jodie has no idea what she has coming next year with Emmit heading her way:)
 Enjoying some swing time with friends before we all parted our seperate ways for the summer. Who are we kidding, this is a small town. chances are we will see this kid tomrrow.
Grace is really going to miss being in school next year with these two boys. All three have been in class for the last two years together.
Both Connor and Jack have a thing for Grace and if she had it her way she would have also taking her shirt off today.

That's a wrap.

Grace you are a Mt. Erie Mustang now girl!

Monday

What A Year





















As I tuck you into bed tonight we will talk of all the things you have done this year in pre school, as tomorrow is you last day of school.
You have learned so much.
You have made many good friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
Everyday of school this year you were excited to go and learn.
When I ask you what you liked most about pre school you told me:

Hugging your teachers
Recess
Snack Time &
Playing with your friends

You tell me that you are going to miss pre school, but that you are ready to go across the street. Which means that you are ready for elementary school.

Grace has made us proud in many ways, but we are most proud of how she treats others and how caring she is towards her teachers and friends.

A special thank you to Miss Louise and Miss Jodie for being amazing teachers to our little Grace. All of the photos in this post were taking by her teachers and we are forever grateful to have them.





#1

Josh,
Grace and Emmit are the luckiest to have such a dad like you.
You set the bar high and we all love you like crazy.
Happy Fathers Day!

Saturday

Weekends at the Park

Weekends at the park are always better when you are with your cousins...

Monday

2nd Annual Lobster Mania

We wait for this weekend all year long.
A weekend of friends and family who come together for one thing.
Lobster.
Flown to our local market all the way from Maine for us all to enjoy.
Everyone contributes to the feast, but no one is more important then those lobsters!
 Arr mighty. Captain Emmit waiting for the quest to arrive.

 Boys and their sticks...
 Kelsey getting a squeeze from my Papa.
 Laurie and Indira enjoying the sunshine.

 Grace and Tatum BFF's.
 Uncle Ian was in the house!
 Seriously, why limit happy hour to just one hour.
 Once again my main man dominated those lobster.
 Lobster Mania
 Sleeper and Emmit enjoying some of Papa's home made chowder.
 Kelsey and Pat have never looked better!
 Oh that silly Papa.

 Bill & D prepping for the feast.
 There is a lot going on in this photo.
 Who wants cake?
 These four kids are buddies for life.
 Aha this is nice. Bellies are full, the sun is setting and the beer is flowing.

 You know it's a good time when the Letterman jackets come out. Why did I have a patch for being a state qualifier? Who am I kidding, if I could get a patch I got it.

 Baby Brady joined the party.
 He is a mountain man.
He makes things with his hands.
Ladies and gentleman let me introduce the
" Pad Pad".
It's a sleeping pad that has magically turned into a camera lens holder or a beer cozy. Not shown here is the I Pad case holder.
He is mountain man.
And he can make anything out of a sleeping pad and duck tape.

Until next year Lobster!