Mush Mud

Before the mud

After the mud..."Isn't She Lovely"


Edisto has some very good "mud" that the kids LOVE to play in. They get super gross but they they have fun in the process and can easily wash off in the ocean.

Edisto

Brett & Hadley swimming

Family Photo

On the beach

Golf cart rides
"Brownie"

Gram and Grandpa Markland had their beach house so Kevin took the "big" kids for a quick overnight visit. Mom stayed home with Whit and Parker since we didn't have anyone to take care of the dog. The kids always have fun riding the golf cart and playing on the beach. An added bonus this time was the appearance of a stray dog coined "Brownie" for the week. She was a sweet, friendly dog and the girls tried to convince Poppy to bring her home but no luck. They did find someone who is going to look after her and try to find her a home.

School's Out For Summer!!!!

Last day of 1st grade

Last day of 3rd grade

Last day of 5th grade

Last day of 8th grade

Yes, school is out for another year. Now we have 10 weeks to hang out together and get on each others nerves. I need to get out my referee shirt and my whistle because the bickering has already begun! Actually, I enjoy having the kids around more and not having to run around to all of our school year activities but I am sure by the end of August we will all be ready to get back to school! HAPPY SUMMER!

Carson's Kindergarten Photo

Kindergarten

OK, for some reason I could not put more than 5 photos on my last post so here is Carson's Kindergarten picture.

Carson's Elementary School photos

First Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Here are Carson's lovely school photos through her elementary school years. Now it is off to middle school!

Blink of an Eye

Griffin then- 6th Grade (still a baby face!)
Griffin NOW! 8th Grade- Tennis and last day of school photo

In the blink of an eye my children are growing up! Please make them stop! I can't believe that Griffin is starting high school and Carson is starting middle school in the Fall. Not only are they growing up but I am growing OLD! They just don't stay little long enough. I can't believe the change in Griffin from the start of middle school to the end of middle school. He still looked like a little boy in 6th grade and now he definitely looks like a young man.

5th Grade "Graduation"

The last photo of Carson, Reese and Hadley at school together

Pop, Carson and Mom at the 5th Grade Graduation

Mom and Carson
Carson's 5th Grade Graduation 

It is official- Carson's elementary school years are now behind her (boo-hoo). She will be moving on to middle school in the fall. I can't believe it! In the blink of an eye she has become a "big" girl. I know she will do great in middle school and beyond it just makes me a little sad that she is growing up so fast!