Saturday, July 8, 2017

Kindergarten Graduation

Luke is officially done with Kindergarten!!!! I can't believe the year went by so quickly! This year brought a lot of changes and progress both socially and educationally for Luke. He had some challenges with Math but ended the year with AMAZING progress! He made a lot of great friends and memories.  Of course when asking Luke what his favorite part of Kindergarten was his response was "playing with my friends and snack time."
Im pretty sure he was a fan of so much more though. I can't wait to see his growth in 1st grade!

Summer Kickoff in Vail!


We decided to kick off the summer in Vail, Co for a fun long weekend. It was a fun filled weekend where we got spoiled in the life of luxury at the Ritz Carlton-absolutly GORGEOUS! It was in between seasons up there so it was nice and quiet- the snow bunnies weren't there anymore and the summer crowd hadn't been there yet!
My parents joined us up there and it was a fun time of walking the shops, relaxing, playing some cribbage that Kevin and I won 3/1 at and then we celebrated Luke belated birthday by going to the Cars3 movie launch. 
I don't think Ive ever seen Luke more excited! He got to see life-sized models of the Lightening McQueen and the other stars of the movies, play some games, and even got to see a sneak peak of the movie! It was a fun day for sure!



Spring Break,Road Trip, Sun, and Family

For Spring Break this year we decided to make the 14 hour jaunt to Arizona. We knew that this would be the last opportunity for awhile for us to go out there due to Kevin starting Pharmacy School in the Fall. The drive was gorgeous- going thru the Colorado Mountains, that is until we got to the boring deserts of Utah. it was a fun time to be together as a family and the kiddos did amazing!
When we got to Arizona we got to spend time with Kevin's sister Sheri and her family. Eliza was in heaven being able to play with other little girls! It was a lot of fun to see the cousins interact with each other. After spending a fun couple days in Gilbert area we drove up to our old stomping grounds of where our relationship began and stayed with Kevin's mom up in Peoria. it was a lot of fun going to our old date spots, driving past our old townhouse where we brought Luke home to, and of course enjoying the yummy food that we can't get back in Laramie.
We had a great big family gathering, with most of Kevin's siblings andGrandparents. It was so wonderful seeing them, laughing, playing games and just enjoying each others company!

Where Did The Last SIX YEARS Go?

Its crazy to think that Luke turned six this year! I remeber hold my "little" 9lb-er for the first time like it was yesterday...now he's in school, making friends, being fine being away from his beloved "moo moo", and is a proud big brother!
Luke has always been my happy little man. He was such an easy going baby and still today is just as happy-go-lucky. He, like most six year olds doesn't have a filter and will say whatever is on his mind and give you his life story. He can name every car that is in a parking lot, has a special love for Ford Mustangs. Luke makes everyone smile around him and cares for everyone he meets.
Happy 6th Birthday Luke, we are so proud of who you are becoming!