Swim Team practices have begun...

Swim team practices started this week.  For the last few years we've done swim team thru the YMCA for Harrison.  This year, with Jackson joining the team, it was just too expensive to consider.  We decided to go with the Raleigh Parks and Rec Swim Team and so far the kids are enjoying it.  We practice at the Millbrook Pool 3x a week with 4 Swim Meets for the Season and a Championship Meet in August.  We are the Millbrook Marlins! As we were leaving the first practice the boys were so excited to tell me how much they loved it!  They really DO love swimming and it's so good for them!

Our friends the Barbours and Klicks are on the team as well as a couple kids from the boys school and our neighborhood as well. 





 She's my buddy and helps me cheer for the boys!

Last day of School 2012

 First day of School August 25, 2011

Last Day of School June 7, 2012

 1st day of 4th Grade

 Last day of 4th grade

1st day of 1st Grade

 last day of 1st grade

 Harrison's class had an ice cream party the last 45 minutes of class.  We were able to get a couple of class pictures, one serious and one silly.

 the class gave Mrs. Grzesik a frame with a signed mat and class picture.  She loved it.

Ms. Grzesik was an excellent teacher for Harrison.  He made some huge progress in her class this year and we are thankful for how God provided for our boys this year when it came to their teachers.

 Mr. Fesler was a great teacher for Jackson this year.  We are thankful for the him and the way he worked with Jackson to make 1st grade a very successful year!

 School is OUT!!!  WOO HOO!!

We got straight in the car with Daddy and Princess to go to VA for the weekend.  Addison was still in FL with Mimi and Papa.  We decided they could fly her in to Norfolk and we would pick her up there.  Can't wait to celebrate the beginning of Summer with the VA cousins!!!

End of Year School Awards Ceremony

 It's hard to believe we have already finished another year of school!  Where is the time going?!  On Wednesday, both Harrison and Jackson received awards at school.  We are so proud of our boys!

 Harrison received an award for "excellence in work habits"

we are SO proud of his hard work in school!

 Jackson had told me at breakfast I wasn't allowed to take any pictures.  little stinker!  He should have known that would be an impossible task for his mother! :)

 Jackson received the "most improved" award for his class!  He has worked SO hard this year and has made incredible progress in all subject areas this year!  Super proud of our boy!

Jackson also received the character award for "good judgment".  Now that is a GREAT award to receive!  My favorite story from this day was after we left and headed home Jackson kept saying he got the "most important" award.  He was meaning to say most improved.  Adorable!  Of course, both Jackson and Harrison are MOST IMPORTANT to us! :)

Donut Eating Contest

Annual Neighborhood Pool Party Donut Eating Contest 

Go Harrison!  remember, NO HANDS! 

 go Jackson!!!

 almost finished!

 Harrison WON!



the messy winner!!!

Jackson's 7th Birthday Party

We celebrated Jackson's 7th Birthday at North Hills Park in Raleigh on Saturday, May 5th.  It was a busy spring and this was the first available weekend to celebrate Jackson!  What fun we had!  He wanted a LEGO themed party and Andrea really came thru on the cake.  She is very talented and I'm thankful she's right out my back door! :)  I made the cakes and then she came over Friday night to assemble and ice the cake.  He LOVED it!  It was a BIG cake too!

 we had hotdogs, chips, watermelon, and cookies for lunch!

 my big 7 year old boy!

 this is a great little park.  we were able to reserve the picnic shelter for a minimal fee and it's right next to a playground that is perfectly situated.  the kids can play but they are so close that you never feel like you are too far from anyone.

 Jackson could live on fruit!  seriously!

 Happy Birthday Jackson!

 Jackson and Josh, his friend from soccer and church.  These boys are two of a kind!  Hilarious to watch together and both are full of life and FUN!!! 

 Jackson & Taylor

 Jackson with Kellen, Addie, & Ellary

 Camden, Mila, Jackson, & Josiah...Bella was with Addison in the sandbox. 

 Jackson & Caden, Caroline & Carter were in the sandbox too!

Cailey, Braden & Kinsey were at a choir practice so they couldn't be there but Ephram came to celebrate with us!  He was in the sandbox too!  That's where all the littles spend most of their time.  Aidan, Riley, & Duncan had to leave early before I could get a pictur of them with Jackson. 

What a FUN afternoon, celebrating Jackson!  He was happy to get home to work on all of his LEGO's.  He was so cute and said, "mom, you like me playing LEGO's right?  LEGO's make me calm".  HAHA...He is awfully quiet when he's working so I guess they do make him calm.  We love you Jackson Reed Williams!  You are such a fun part of our family and we are so thankful we get to love on you and be your parents! :)