C Life

Within the last two months my oldest son has had his 18th birthday, last day of high school, graduation, and received his mission papers.  You think about these milestones your kids will one day experience and wait with anticipation and excitement right along side them. Then without warning (it seems) "THE DAY" arrives and you realize that your boy has grown up. What a gift he is to the world! He is ready and prepared to take on the next chapter of his fife.  We are proud parents! Proud parents of the graduate! Britley, Hayley, and Breeley waiting for the ceremony. My sister, Chrisy, came from Vegas to support Nathan. Nathan just after receiving his diploma. Proud moment! One of Nathan's biggest fans, his sister Brit Nathan and Casson Whitney and Kirk came to cheer Nathan on. G-ma and Papa Craig wouldn't miss this for anything!

I can't believe school will be out next month!  This year flew by.  I wanted to capture a photo of these two before they headed off to school. Why? No reason!  It's one of those "just because" moments. :) They are at the age where they are starting experiment with make-up :) I sure do love these girls of mine. They brighten my day!

I anxiously pulled into the school parking lot a little earlier than usual.  According to Britley we had made the “perfect” birthday party invitations just the night before. She had given me strict instructions to be at school early so she could hand out her pool party themed invitations to friends she had meticulously selected. She climbed into the car as usual with a big smile stretched across her face. She was happy to see her mom but even happier when she saw the neatly stacked pile of colorful invitations. She grabbed the stack and off she disappeared into the maze of children.  Before I knew it she was back in the car and the two of us sat waiting for Breeley(sister) to finish after school flute lessons. As we chatted, Britley mentioned that her best friend Maizy had left school early.  She stated that Maizy couldn’t tell her why she was leaving early.  It was a “secret” but promised that she would tell as soon as she got clearance from h...

Wanted to capture this memory of Dawson's 8th grade graduation. We are so proud of you Dawson. xoxo

The girls have been enjoying selecting outfits for school spirit week. I love my spunky girls!

Woa, I'm already school shopping?!  How is it possible that the summer is gone and school is upon us already?   I may not be ready for the kids to go back to school quite yet (I want more vacation time ) but they are.   Now that the kids have met their teachers (we got lucky, everyone is thrilled with their teacher choice) and have reacquainted themselves with friends they are ready to begin a new school year.  Britley is a THIRD grader this year. She is extremely bright and ready to get to work. Breeley is a FIFTH grader.   I can't believe it!  She makes friends easily and is happy to meet her "new friends". Dawson is in 8th grade.   This will be his last year of Jr. High!  Oh boy- I'm sure he will make it a memorable year (His poor teachers).  He happens to be the "funny kid" in school.  We've gotten to know all his teachers a little more than we would have liked to. ...