End of the year shenanigans

The gap is closing in on the last day of school...can I get an Amen?! ;) My mind and body have finally slowed down from that hamster running on it's wheel mentality, long enough to pause and post about the recent days. A few times I sat down to just type...to give you more intimate details of the inner workings of the revolving Anderson doors but it just never felt quite right.

this is what happens after running through the sprinklers ;)

The variety of stresses over the past days/weeks have infiltrated my heart and mind at times and the puddle of tears made quite the washed out mess--praise God for His infinite grace. The laughter of ladies was probably heard around the block with our story telling and goofy antics--praise God for His sustaining Joy. The shrieks and delight out of the mouths of babes was infectious--praise God for His constant teaching of child-like faith. The listening ear, sweet words of encouragement from a friend, and prayers from another at the drop of a hat were perfectly timed--praise God for his gift of friendship. Summer time is peering it's beautimous head around the corner and all my boys and I anxiously await it's full return!!


he decided to nap UNDER his bed ;)

And now a little highlight reel, if you will, of a few FFof5 end-of-the-year happenings...including a certain gents' birthday!!! :)

father/son football time before our yard was taken over by art club students!! :)

ART/CTE Showcase! (another successful show...good job Mr. A!!!)

my amazing hubby's classroom

artworks lined the hallways! Carson taking a closer look

live sidewalk chalk demos! They were amazing!

the boys had to get involved a little bit. ;)

Carson's car! I may be a bit partial, but that looks pretty good!!!

AUSTIN ALAN IS 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

anxious for his friends to come celebrate!! (beach party style...sorta...)

Austin and Ryan playing a little Frisbee! It's what you do on the 'beach'

"beach-combing" :)

Pure JOY!

water slide time!

Ryan trying it out!

nice moves Mason :)

backyard beach craziness!!

now it's time for the luau! Family party time

Daniel and Carson--think this is my favorite pic of these two!

when they get laughing, watch out! :)

 PJ is growing up quick..and defying the odds. Look at him go! :)

grill masters :) Andy and his dad



Carson's card...

..and gift. Success! (Carson picked it out & paid for himself)

blanket from nanny!!!

He loved it!!

mama and her mini-man Mason

Anderson cousins!

Birthday cake time!



"I totally got this..."



Done! :)



on his actual birthday...celebrating with his class at school!

he's 9!!!!!



a pretty special gift from daddy!

my artists! :)

Talking to/thanking Grandma for all her gifts!!

checking out his new paracord bracelet tools!

Happy Birthday Austin!!! Love you so much buddy!!

And now it's on to the home stretch...woohoo!!! :)