Last Day of School

On the last day of school, Saint Mary has a special Mass before the kids run screaming into the summer.

This year Ava received the Citizenship Award for her class. 

I am so proud of her. 

 Grace Anne and her friend Claire.

 Grace Anne and Ava both received the only

Perfect Attendance in their class.  It can only be explained by how busy their parents are.  They cannot stay home.

Grace Anne's teacher had a daughter in their class.  She actually taught them third and fourth grade.  Grace Anne has loved her, but maybe it is time for a change.  This is a smarty pants look when the teachers daughter received the Citizenship Award in their class.  Not so subtle.

Looking forward to having fun this summer with BFF Hagan.

Steeplechase 2011

Steeplechase is one of our favorite days of the year. 

We love to host our friends and family and enjoy the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in the spring.  

The kids love it as much as the adults. 

Clara, MiMi and Ava

Lunch is served!

Steve entertaining Aunt Anne and Mary.

Grace Anne, my greatest helper. 

The Singers made their debut showing. 

I have a feeling we can expect them next year!

The Holly and Steve Show

We were also glad The Sloans came out.

Is he cute or what?

I don't mean to brag... 

but, I did win Best Theme 2011 for our Tailgate! 

As Lee said so well, "Validation at last."

Well, the entire day couldn't be glamorous. 

We had a huge rainstorm which ran anyone with sense out. 

We stayed.  And stayed.  And stayed. 

It certainly took a turn at that point. 

I told you things went a little off track after the rainstorm. 

Lee brought our Mule to pick up and drop off our friends at their cars.  Well during all of our fun, someone misplaced the key. 

We looked for several hours.  I mean really. 

Finally we tried to all push it onto the trailer

- including poor Ava in her Lilly dress!  With a baby driving??? 

But a great time was had by all.

Home sweet home.

Preparing for the Tetrathalon

I am so sorry it has been soooo very long since I have posted.
I have so much to add! The girls are having a fantastic summer.

This week Grace Anne went to Pony Club Camp for a few days, which is preparing her for the Tetrathalon Rally she will do this weekend. What is that you ask? She will swim, run, ride and shoot! She and her friend Claire will share Marble, their beloved Draft. It will be 2 full days and I think we will have a ball - well maybe not for Ava. Ava does love to practice the shooting part though...