17!

Happy 17th Birthday

Bennett Lee!

This guy is the youngest

but

is the tallest...and he is NOT done growing yet!

Bennett, we love you to the moon and back

and can't believe our baby is 17!

 

Happy 16th Birthday to Bennett!!

May 19th we celebrated Bennett's 16th Birthday!

Really hard to imagine my baby boy is going to 

get his drivers license in a few weeks and 

is applying for summer jobs...don't blink!

 We had a small family celebration with dinner and 

a really delicious cake

(a recipe I found on Pinterest)

Happy 16th Birthday Bennett!!

Homecoming 2012

This past weekend Blake and Bennett both attended Homecoming

I have to take a moment to share a little about my boys...

I keep things here pretty light, but I also want this to be our family scrapbook

and along with the good times come some tough times as well...

and we are in the midst of some right now...

and my boys have stepped up to the plate.

They both paid for homecoming with their own money
(actually, they have paid for all their dances with their own money)
They bought the tickets for themselves and their dates,
Bennett rented his own tuxedo and bought his date's corsage
and when he paid with his own debit card he was praised for his maturity
from the florist and the tux shop...a proud moment for this Mom!!

Blake lives a "charmed" life :) and was able to borrow a friend's suit, and his
date wanted to have someone she knew make their corsage and boutineer ..that is just how life
works for our Blake :)

So...to my Boys,
Thank you for the sacrifices you have made,
for all the things you have gone without,
and for never once complaining.  You make
us so proud.

Our first stop on the tour :)

was to meet up with Blake's group for pictures

These boys have been friends since 3rd grade, 

when we moved to our neighborhood!

Blake's date ended up having a major dress malfunction
and didn't make it to group pictures
so, the sweet lady who made his boutineer
pinned it on him :)

We headed up to the school

and Lucy got to have her picture taken 

with the Homecoming Queen!!

We ♥ Abby!!

Megan arrived
her dress fixed
and she looked
fantastic!!

Such a cute couple (friends only :)

Blake and his friends
headed to West Seattle for a gourmet
dinner put on by his friend Brandon's Dad!!

The group was also treated to a photo shoot !!

More photos to come!

One hour later we met Bennett at his date's house

where he had been for dinner 

and just hanging out....these events turn 

into HUGE productions...wow!!

I really love this shot of Lucy and Bennett

a rare moment for sure!!

The boys had a great time!

Hard to believe this is Blake's last Homecoming

and Bennett still has 2 more!!!

First Day of School!

Here we go again!

The Sophomore!

 The Senior!!!!!

 Little Miss Second Grader!

Lucy was thrilled to find out this year that her beloved Kindergarten teacher moved up to 2nd grade!!  Seriously, could life be any better??

 We took inspiration from my friend Catie, and last night at Back to School Night

asked Mrs. H her favorite morning drink

and treated her on the first day of school with a steaming hot vanilla latte!

Last night at Back to School Night

Lucy found her locker, found her desk 

and dropped off all her supplies!

Cheers to all 4 of my babies for an awesome school year!!

 

Happy 15th Birthday Bennett!!

Today, our baby boy turns 15

  Seriously, how did that happen?

I remember him as a baby and toddler more than the other boys. He was my third and I just felt so much more comfortable and confident in my Mothering skills :)..that I enjoyed every moment.  I didn't stress or worry quite like I did the first two times :)

Bennett, you are a joy

you are funny

you are smart

you are opinionated

you are stubborn

you are handsome

you are more athletic than you think you are :)

you are serious

and you will always be our baby boy!

We love you and wish you the happiest of birthdays!

 

Homecoming 2011~

Last week Blake and Bennett went to Homecoming...what is it about seeing your boys in tuxedos that melts a Mama's heart...sigh :)

This is nothing new for Blake, but this was Bennett's first homecoming.  I am so proud of my boys, as they paid for EVERYTHING themselves, from tux rentals, tickets, to corsages!

Yep, there she is :)...lots of thought was put into what she wanted to wear to the homecoming photo shoot...she KILLS me!!

(notice the brown flower clipped to her dress..that is her corsage!)

Blake and Nikolas....wow time flies when I realize these two boys are now the oldest in each of their homes!!

Blake and his CUTE date Molly!!

We "staged" the boutonniere pic (above)...and then right after the shot, she asks someone to pin it on (below)!

Lucy and Molly...I love that the girls never think twice about picking Lucy up and holding her for these pictures :)

So sweet!

Blake and his friends had dinner at Molly's house before the dance, and then after headed to another friend's house for a bonfire and food!!

Next it was Bennett's turn!

He took his CUTE friend Taylor.  He and his friends met at Taylor's house for pictures and dinner, and then parents chauffeured them to the dance.  After, they also went to another friends for a bonfire and s'mores party!

I loved watching the "freshman" take pics...they are so excited to be going to their first dance, and none of them have ever seen each other SO dressed up...you could tell they were all a little nervous, but I know once the night got going they loosened up a little!

A great night!