Love Notes...

Not sure how to write this post...it is one of those things that I want to remember but not one of those things that I am proud of or really want to brag about...Anna Lauren is only 6!

So...this is Anna Lauren and Daniel.  From the beginning of school, Anna Lauren has told me that Daniel liked her and always wants to hug her, etc.  She likes Daniel but was not really into him "liking" her and especially him hugging her...or so she says, and I'm going to believe her because that is what I want to believe!

This morning I arrive at Muffins With Mom and Daniel's mom told me she caught Daniel last Friday night writing a "love note" to Anna Lauren.  We both kind of blew it off.  We get into the classroom and Ms. Wells tells us that she had to take a note from him this week that he was writing to Anna Lauren.

Today...this comes home in her backpack...OH MY GOODNESS!

We didn't make a big deal out of it...just filed it away in her kindergarten file and can hopefully laugh about this one day when they are in high school. 

Muffins With Mom...

This morning I was very very thankful that our kids go to school across the street from one another...because...they both had muffins with mom at 8 AM.  Since Cooper doesn't really "get it" yet, I had muffins with him from 7:15 to 7:45 and then I went to Anna Lauren's school for her breakfast at 8:00.  Cooper seemed happy this afternoon so I think he was just fine that I wasn't there with all the other mommies, but I did break my heart I couldn't be in two places at once.

I will say both teachers hosted a really nice breakfast, and I walked away feeling so loved this Mother's Day and so confident both of my kids are in school exactly where they need to be.  Love both of their schools!

For some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to take pictures before we left home this morning because I knew the breakfast would be a little crazy, and I may not get a picture.  As you can see, Cooper did not think taking pictures was a good idea.

The best it gets with Cooper!

This one on the other hand, will pretty much take a picture anytime...

I mean REALLY!

Oh...now that we quit trying to take his picture he starts smiling...

Look at this face...our hands are FULL...as if they were not already with Anna Lauren!

If you have the camera out, she has to pose and prefers to just take pictures by herself...she is something!

Cooper's school...all the gifts!

Muffins and juice...

One more attempt to take a picture...FORGET IT!

Now I've made it to breakfast with Anna Lauren...

Anna Lauren and Daniel...more to come on him later...

Anna Lauren and Ms. Currie...

Anna Lauren, Ms. Wells, and McCarley...

All my treats from the day...

M&Ms from Cooper...

Muffin mix from Anna Lauren...

Purse from Anna Lauren...I asked her about cooking being something I really like to do because I DO NOT like to cook.  She said, well, you cook every night.  I do cook dinner, but I don't like it!

Teacher Appreciation Week...

This week was teacher appreciation week...Anna Lauren's school sent home a note with suggestions you could do each day of the week for teacher appreciation, and Cooper's school just had a sign saying it was teacher appreciation week. 

For Cooper's teachers, we just sent donuts on Monday with a cute tag that said "donut you know you are the best teacher".

For Anna Lauren's teachers, we sent donuts on Monday with the same cute tag.  And on Wednesday, we sent them a gift...I figured they may like one nice thing rather than 5 little things. 

I helped her spell, but I let Anna Lauren write what she wanted and didn't give her any suggestions.

This one made me laugh, but like I said, I let her write what she wanted to write on the card.

And let me just say, it was easy to send these two ladies a little happy this week because we do appreciate them oh so much...they have been FANTASTIC this year! 

Kindergarten Highlight...The Bus!

The Bus...for sure a kindergarten highlight!

Since Matt and I work, Anna Lauren stays at school for Frontiers, an after school program.  That doesn't mean she doesn't wish that she could ride the bus home everyday after school.  So what we have done this year is if one of us or a grandparent happens to be home in the afternoon, she can ride the bus home.

This past week, Cooper had a yuck stomach virus from Sunday through Thursday so she got to ride home a couple days.  This was Thursday and thankfully Cooper was feeling better so I only got one picture...I couldn't help but watch his excitement...he thought it was so fun that Anna Lauren came home on the bus.  Now...he says he's going to ride the bus home from school tomorrow.  Poor baby...don't think he is quite old enough to ride the bus...he just has three more years before "big" school!

Panama City Beach ~ Cheer Competition...

Last Friday we went to Panama City Beach, Florida for the last cheer competition of the season.  Matt and I didn't have high expectations just because we didn't have a clue what to expect...but...we were so surprised...it ended up being a super fun weekend and such a fun experience for Anna Lauren!

Cooper stayed home with Nanna...we missed having them there with us, but honestly, they were probably much happier at home.  We are going to take him to Gulfport this summer for a long weekend and let him do the "beach" thing...

It was Anna Lauren's week at school to take Buzz the bee on an adventure...we got lucky because we had a fun adventure planned!

Ava and her mom, Katherine, went with us...I think having a "friend" go/stay with us was a good idea because they had so much fun just being together.  And we couldn't have asked for better traveling partners...we all got along great and had the best time!

When we got to Panama City Friday, it was pretty cool...but...these girls were determined to put their feet in the water.  We started with you can put your feet in the water...

We ended with soaking wet kids who went swimming in their clothes...

And then they got in the hot tub to warm up...

This was the view from our balcony when we got up Saturday morning...now if you know the Calverts, you know we LOVE the beach.  So...actually performing on the beach was pretty cool to us!  Too bad it was only 40 degrees and WINDY!

I must say...the water was gorgeous!



Since it was too cold to swim Saturday, we took the girls to Pier Park and let them enjoy the rides along Miracle Strip...they had a great time and rode almost every ride there...

They were a little scared to ride the pirate ship alone so of course, Matt rode with them...

Just took Matt riding with them one time and they were off on their own...

Although it was cold, they were determined to swim Saturday...I think they swam 3 minutes maybe?

I had a "weak" moment...Anna Lauren doesn't own a bikini, but she has started asking for one and that is all Ava has so I gave in and let her wear one of Ava's.  The funny thing is the next day, she didn't even ask to wear a bikini...she put her one piece on...

Anna Lauren took Buzz to his first cheer competition...

With Coach Alyce...competition day 1...

Ava, Anna Lauren, and Rylee...waiting to perform...

Love these happy faces...so fun to watch her do something she loves!

Sweet friends...they did so good together the entire weekend!

Finally...on the stage ready to go!

Coach Alyce made them all matching "Outlaw" flip flops...

Thankfully Sunday was a little warmer...we talked them into playing in the sand rather than swimming so they wouldn't be so cold.  Anna Lauren could hardly play for watching the other squads perform.

Trying to swim a few minutes in the freezing cold water...Sydney, Anna Lauren, and Ava

Ava, Lilly, Anna Lauren, and Sydney all ready for their 2nd performance...

Anna Lauren with Coach Alyce and that silly skull...those skulls...I think I'm the only one that doesn't like them.

I always watch her perform through my camera...so...I tried not to do that Sunday.  I took a few pictures and put the camera down and watched.

Group picture...

Highlight of the trip...after Sunday's performance, Coach Alyce told them to jump in the ocean in their uniforms.  They all jumped in...even Alyce!

My cheer friends...Katherine and Terann.  Would not have made it through the year without them...we all learned as we went and had a great time together!

This picture pretty much sums up the year / last competition.  Would never in a million years thought I would be a "cheer mom", but I am and a proud one to say the least!

We enjoyed dinner at The Back Porch on Sunday night then packed up to head home Monday.  Fun trip and many memories made...

As Katherine said, we are going to be in trouble with these girls...they are too pretty!

As Matt said, Katherine is just a hoot and so much fun...she was trying to get us to take a "romantic" picture on the beach.  This was as romantic as we got!