The Big 18!!!

Brady's Summer Internship

Grad Trip-Glacier National Park

Lylah's First Job!

All the things they tell you.....

So many moms have said it's bittersweet when your child graduates high school. That it's the beginning of letting them go. But what if I am not ready yet!!!???

It has been an emotionally exhausting few weeks but so very cool to see Brady flourish and shine and enjoying the moments. 

he finished high school strong, with several AP classes and the best GPA of his high school career. 

He seemed excited to be done and looking forward to what's ahead.  He's been smart and responsible, committed and kind. He's had fun, and many learning experiences, ups and downs!

This last week was a blur... 

We attended the Senior Walkout at CHS. There's a reason we wore sunglasses! 

My brother and my parents arrived. We had 10 lbs of Crab and steaks to celebrate. Brady fought through a cold. 

The graduation itself was beautiful, although chilly. Gma Barb, Greg, Gpa Bill, Kate, my brother and Kathy were all there and then my parents watched the live stream from our house. Brady looked happy and excited and all grown up! 

and then came the grad party! We hosted a party for Brady, Jace and Ian which turned out great. Tons of people, fun decor and great memories with family and friends. 

As Brady makes the party stops this whole weekend, I am reminded that each day that goes by is one less day of him living at home as our baby boy. I am so very excited for his next chapter as I know he will do amazing things and I will be here to cheer for him every step of the way... 

but it isn't easy. Not at all. My heart is broken in pieces and so incredibly full of love all at the same time! XOXO love you forever, Bubba! 

 

High School Sports for Brady

Many "lasts" as Brady finished high school, but I would be lying if I said both Jon and I didn't cry when Brady swam his last race. Completed his last competitive childhood sport. SO many memories of soccer fields, basketball courts, flag football, even a t-ball field. Swim lessons and meets, tennis drills and matches, ski lessons from Jon and I with the harness. 

It was a pure joy to watch him try so many activities and decide what he liked. 

Swimming for Brady was an unplanned sport for him going into high school. But he wanted to stay involved and be part of a team and I am so proud of him for trying something new and improving along the way. 

I will miss these days more than you know Brady! 

 

Family Fun!

Had to pack in a trip to the new and improved Casa Bonita before Brady went to college! it actually was a nice improvement in the food and the experience overall still brought back memories! 

and of course, we decorated Easter eggs and did an Easter egg hunt, just because it's freaking fun! :-) Even tried out a new church that Brady recommended and really enjoyed it. 

Enjoying every moment I can while we all are together!!