eight is great.

Eight is G R E A T!

Happy Birthday to our kind, sports-loving, knowledge-seeking, discerning, obedient, respectful, tenderhearted boy. You light up our hearts and touch those around you with your sweet and gentle spirit. To love and be loved by you is a privilege, one that we will never take for granted. 

You are one of my greatest gifts, John Brooks. I am so proud to be your mama. 

To celebrate, you chose to spend the afternoon with your friends Raj and John Michael. We took y'all to Top Golf and you sweet boys had a blast!

We capped off your special day with dinner at Mexico Lindo (your pick) and Oreo ice cream cake for dessert! You are so loved!

who you are.

Being the only friend chosen to celebrate your friend's birthday is a testament of who you are, Brooksie!

These best buds had fun at Top Golf celebrating Tucker. Happy Birthday, buddy!

post-season flag football.

Flag football is officially over. It was a fun post-season run. I am so proud of these boys for all of their hard work and grit!

I also enjoyed watching these precious girlies cheer on their brothers.

I'd say a good time was had by everyone. Until next year!

cobras.

It was a rough season for the Cobras, but Brooks had fun and played well so that's all that really matters.

Rec season has come to an end and now it's time to focus more on his OTM team. There will be lots more football to be played and watched in our near future!

that's a wrap, fall ball.

That's a wrap on Fall Ball! It was a fun season for these sweet boys.

 We are proud of you, #17!

cut the curls.

The barber cut the curls! NOOOOO.

And now I have two teenagers.

Say it ain't so.

let's goooooo.

First flag football game of the season for Brooks!

Let's goooooo!
 

for reading and each other.

I love their love.

 For reading and each other.

first day.

First day of 2nd Grade for Brooks and Kindergarten for Ann Bennett.

 

Lord, guard their hearts and minds and keep them trusting in You! I give them to You today and every day, trusting them to Your care. Your hands are far better than my own.

*Ann Bennett had the time of her life. She filled me in on her entire day, stating that it was the best day ever. She cannot wait to go back tomorrow! Brooks had a good day, too. He was less enthusiastic, but said that Mrs. Bertram is really nice. We are so grateful!

his turn.

Carpool meet-the-teacher for Brooks this morning!

 

Things are already looking a little different this year, but we are hopeful for an amazing year of 2nd grade with Mrs. Bertram!

moms v. kids.

Well, that was fun! Moms v. Kids and the moms won! I didn't realize how competitive I was until I played against a bunch of seven year olds. HA!

What an exciting way to close out the season. I just love this entire group of sweet, sweet friends and kiddos.