A few more grad pics...

And then there were three...

Weird day. Took Erin to UCA for her orientation. We were both excited to drive around campus and meet two girls who are potential roommates. We even ate lunch at my new favorite restaurant. No tears, no weird feelings. 

I had two calls on the way home, and when I got home it was 30 minutes before I picked up the littles.

And now...it's us. Me and "the Littles." I love these three children...however I'm in the training phase with all of them. Lots of teaching, telling stories, assistance with clothes and shoes and backpacks and hair. I'm not too old for this, but my mind is still working to adjust to not having another teenager (or extra driver!) in the house.

We will move to Russellville on June 1st. New house, new friends, new family dynamic. It's going to be an exciting summer!

Class of 2015

167 graduates in red robes filed in to the coliseum at ATU. We gave Erin gifts before we headed to Russellville, went to an early dinner, and had plenty of time to find seats for us all at Tech. 

SO VERY THANKFUL for my mom to be able to come to graduation. After 4 months of pain and almost complete immobilization, she's recovered (mostly) from surgery and dad brought her down for the day. Getting to the seats at ATU is not easy...the steps are steep, and we were sitting on the opposite side of the entrance. It was a wonderful blessing to have her there. My brother and his family came too. I am so thankful they support my kids and love on them. 

My job at big events...follow my kids around with my camera and take pictures. Everyone is photographed, and I pray they aren't blurry. Three friends from Russellville came to graduation, as well as all her classmates, and family...it was a busy day, but full of wonderful memories.

Jumbled thoughts

It's Saturday night and the house is quiet. I just downloaded pics from the last two weeks and we've done so much, seen so much...it's hard to know where to focus. The next three weeks are going to fly by...and then we'll be living in another town, with just three kids at home, and it will be summer. My mind cannot comprehend what is to come. I'm not worried about tomorrow, or next month, I just don't seem to be able to embrace all the moments today for thinking about what's going on around me.

This week: 3 graduations, 1 funeral, Project Graduation, big kids out of college, found a rent house, continuing training at home, rain all week...

They call me MOM

I put together this little graphic because I've just started taking pics with my kids this year and I had at least one of everyone. Sometimes I can't believe 6 kids call me Mom...and sometimes their friends too. It's humbling to think about, so I'm thankful God gives me lots of grace, wisdom in those moments, and strength.  I'm a mess every minute I try to do it without Him.

Some highlights from the day: A present from art class from Ceven (aka Kevin, as in Durant). The pinch pot was painted AND wrapped in a customized super hero bag. I thought this would be the best moment of the day...

...UNTIL he came out of Kid Life with this on. In a very crowded hallway and foyer. I mean, why take it off? 

Senior Concert

From start to finish, Erin's final choir concert was all about the music. Each senior could sing a solo or group song, and the choirs sang group numbers too. There was a senior slide show and awards for the seniors. It was touching, because when a group of people come together to do something they couldn't do alone, it's a special thing.

Run, Jordan, Run!

 Proud of our girl for running a relay and the 100 yard dash. At the Elementary School Field Day she also threw the shot put and participated in the frisbee fling. She won 3 ribbons! If she ever decides to put her heart in it, her legs will take her far!