Sweet Grace

I just have to take a minute to brag on my precious little girl. She is at the age right now where a lot of her friends are starting to form little groups and I've seen how Grace handles herself in these situations - a definite perk of being at school with her. For example, one of her little friends came up to her yesterday and said,
"X is coming to MY house after school today," to which Grace replied,
"You really shouldn't talk about people coming to your house when not everyone is invited. That's how people's feelings get hurt." GO GRACE!!! Then the little girl said, "Well, I don't really care what you think...and a bunch of other stuff" GRRR... Girls and their petty little digs. I can't believe that it starts so young, but I'm so proud of Grace for telling her like it is. I told Grace that she should have just turned to her and said, "that's great. I sure hope that you guys have fun." and walk away. I know that it's a lot easier said than done, but good grief. I have a feeling that we've got a long road ahead of us with girl drama and I'm so thankful that I have a sweet one :)

SO BUSY!!!

This year is really starting to wind down. I have 75 research papers to grade this weekend...assuming everyone turns one in...5th grade graduation next week...baseball games....softball games...and summer camps to schedule!! Woo Hoo...I'm ready for some down time. I wish that I could say that this year has flown...full time...not so much :)

Random Pics from the last few Months....

Amazing Grace...
Caden singing in his school program.
Singing part 2
Family waiting on Caden to open his birthday presents.

First Communion Part 3

The Cake
We're so thankful for friends :)
Grace and Lauren

Caden's First Baseball Game of the Season

He started playing 2nd base
In the dugout before the game
Getting the bag in the dugout
getting settled
Conferencing during warm-up. I think Caden was showing Blake that his bottom teeth are coming in. Ha!!

First Communion Part 2

With her Aunt Amy and my brother Mike
With my parents
On the altar at church after the ceremony


Her godparents are Matt and Amy Reedy. Nathan also made his first communion with Grace. It was great doing this experience together.
With her Grandma and Granddad

Grace's First Communion

A huge milestone in the Catholic Church is the sacrament of First Communion. Grace made hers last Sunday on May 3rd. It was extremely hard to put on her veil without crying. It was such a great day and Chris and I are so extremely proud of her.