Braxton's Senior Year is Over:)

May was such a busy month - especially for Braxton.  He had a lot going on and lots of celebrating to do.  My sister-in-law took his senior pictures, they all turned out so great.  She is so talented.  She also designed his graduation announcements which were fabulous as well.  There were so many activities going on:  Senior Prom, Seminary Graduation (which I didn't get one picture of), Candlelight, and finally Graduation!!

Braxton - Senior 2012

Braxton and his Senior Prom date - Jane

The whole group

Candlelight at LHS - a great night full of fun memories
AND Braxton let me take a lot of pictures:)

Graduation Day -
Probably my favorite picture of the day - Love these two:)

The family before graduation - huge thanks to my parents, Derek's parents,
Hollie, Lauren, Kristie, Haylie, and Allison for coming to support Braxton

Finally Graduating - getting his diploma

Kevin, Ryan, and Braxton after the ceremony - they did it!!

Overall, graduation day was so great.  We went to Chili's after the ceremony for dinner.  I can't believe Braxton is done with high school.  We are so proud of him and all he has accomplished!

Lacrosse Season Ends

May was super busy with everything we had going on.  Braxton finished his final year of Lacrosse.  LHS made it into the playoffs which they haven't done in years so it was a great season, but I was sad to see it end.  

Derek and Braxton on senior night
(I was so sad to miss it but I was at Women's Conference)

Kevin, Braxton and Ryan at the banquet

Coach Ringle congratulating Braxton

The 7 senior Lacrosse players were honored

Braxton in action - we will miss watching him play

McKell:)

Miss McKell turned 12 years old in April.  She has grown up too fast.  She wanted to have a big birthday bash - so we did.  April was really busy with dance competitions and everything else, but we managed to squeeze in a fun party after school one day.  She wanted to have a swimming party - and luckily with a few connections we were able to use the pool at a hotel and swim, have snacks and open gifts.  Also, McKell and I got to spend the night at the hotel which was super fun!

Leah, McKell and Berkley in the pool

Also, the hot tub was lots of fun!

More fun in a full hot tub

McKell has sweet friends and got so many great gifts

McKell kept saying she wanted a nerf gun - a complete surprise to me,
but Berkley got her one and it is pretty cool

Lots, and lots of laughter

All 15 girls = lots of fun and noise:)

Meg, Berkley and Emma decorated her room.
McKell was surprised to come home from school and find them hiding
and her room full of sweet posters and tons of toilet paper.

And last, dinner with the 4 of us at Texas Roadhouse - yum!