Monday, June 20, 2011

Beach Trip June 2011

We had an AWESOME time at the beach this year......it was
kind of bittersweet as we knew Matheus would be leaving the Monday after we returned home.....but we filled the days with laughter, compainship and FUN!

Me and my boys!
Taking a run on the beach!
Bocce ball on the beach!
Tommy and our boys!
The world's largest gummy worm.....
Buying Wonka candy for friends in Brasil.
Sharing:)
Sweet for the sweet!!
Dinner in Japan!
Our chef!
At TGIF!
Relaxing on the beach!
Our family!
Linda bought him a Carolina shirt.
River City Cafe.
Oreos on the beach!
Father & Son.
In the pool!
In the Rock & Roll store.....Jimmy Hendrix.
Ready to go out on the town!
Me and my guys at River City Cafe.
Taking a nap with Roo.
Saying goodbye to cousins:(

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Goodbye Party for Matheus


Today we had our good-bye party for Matheus......it was a GREAT success. I want to thank everyone who came and helped out....especially Greg for doing the cooking and Gretchen for helping us get the park.....and of course pop and shirley for helping out too....Thanks for Grace Place youth for coming and thanks to all of Matheus' friends for coming as well. It was a beautiful day! Here are some pics!

Joe & Dawn Barrett
Susan, Tonya & Brian
Joshua writes in Matheus' yearbook.
Greg Penny....our chef....
Tommy chats with Brent....the youth leader at Grace Place...
Smiles
The boys
Hanging out!
A little sparring....ha.
Matheus and Myra.
Pop and Shirley
Gretchen has a beautiful smile!
Best friends!
Matheus and Alex chatting!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Graduation

Tonight was graduation……it was SOO exciting…..I felt like a kid again. We got there early as Matheus had to get there to prepare so as we stood in line waiting for them to let the parents in…..we got to watch the kids coming in….we have gotten to know a lot of kids throughout this year…….

Matheus and me before graduation!
Little Danielle Whisnant all grown up!
Taylor Douglas.....she grew up just two doors down from us......she is SO beautiful!
Ed Richards' boy....Sam!
And here comes our boy....with Bryson....
They are so handsome!

Waving to the fans!
All smiles!
Spencer & Ryan
Nice hair Danny
Dalton
Jesse & Brittany
Those soccer boys are always running....lol
The track star is running a little late

We got a GREAT seat on the side Matheus was sitting on and I videotaped the kids marching into the gym. Spencer was on the front row right in front of us and we got some good pics of Mashayla, and Danielle. We videotaped Jesse’s speech and Ben Crisp’s speech and I videotaped Axel’s speech but my hands were a little shaky…..ha. Coach Clark helped to hand out the diplomas….Matheus got an actual diploma…we didn’t think he would. We took lots of pics….here are just a few.


Kris smiles
Deb chats with Ellen
Jeff & Elizabeth & Erin
The band prepares
Morgan leads the seniors in
Joshua marches in
The senior advisor
The principal
Mashayla....all grown up and beautiful
Handsome Alex
I love that smile!
Nate the Great!
Matheus & Marco
Presenting Arms
Harmonious voices
Adminstrative Staff
ROTC
Mr. President
Mr. Rhoney
Mr. Link
Danielle Receives An Award
Bryson Receives Perfect Attendance
Jesse gives her speech
Mr. Rhoney is proud of the class of 2011
Jesse gets her diploma
Spencer gets his diploma
Brittney gets her diploma
Bryson gets his diploma
Dakota gets his dipolma
Ryan gets his dipoma
Getting ready to graduate
Very happy
Handsome boy
Getting his diploma
Very proud
Smiles


Beautiful girl
Smile
Christian
Danny smiles
Miguel smiles
What a gentleman
Danielle gets her diploma
Heading out
Don't forget that diploma
Smile Mr. Link
Abby smiles!
Coach Clark smiles
Silly Spencer
YEAH!!!
Bryson! WF Bound!
Shayla......so proud!
Talking to Miguel!
Finally a picture of her!
Maggie and Kathy.....
Joshua Smith with Matheus & Marco!
Me with my favorite guys.....Marco, Matheus, Nigel & Nyles
Matheus & Marco with Ellen
Jarred with Matheus, Marco, Nigel & Nyles
Me with Spencer & Matheus
Look at the Diploma
Posing with that degree
I don't know this graduate....but this baby was the CUTEST thing!!!
Matheus & Lacey
Bestest Friends!
Three Musgateers
Julie and the boys
Bryson and Amber with the boys
the boys from behind
#1
Matheus, Bryson and Amber
Hey bro.....you know I'm wearing a dress
Matheus with Bryson's mom and grandma
Bryson with Marco and Ellen
mother and daughter
Jesse, Abby & Matheus
Silly string & Silly girl

He went to project graduation afterward. He went out to eat with Bryson and his parents before….we were not invited which kind of our feelings….but we are kind of used to it…..I never really understood why Bryson’s folks never really included us in anything….Nigel had mentioned something about going but when we asked Matheus…he said they weren’t going…I think maybe we embarrassed him….I wish I knew how to be a COOLER mom….ha. It was sweet that Nigel mentioned it….and I am choosing to focus on that aspect and the fact that Lacey and her mom have made such an effort to include us in things….they are the sweetest people….I hope we remain friends after Matheus leaves.