Rafe's Last Day of 1st Grade

Rafe's last day of 1st grade was so bittersweet for me.  How could my BABY already be "graduating" from 1st grade???  He was treated to a little walk down memory lane that morning before filling his belly with his favorite breakfast food .... Dunkin Doughnuts!!  

Yay for summer break!!!!

The Big Catch!

Rafe, Cory and Pop spent Memorial Day weekend at their favorite fishing spots.  Rafe has been asking over and over to go fishing and we finally had a free weekend to make it happen.  This was one of the many fish Rafe caught on his new "River Monster" fishing rod.  I don't know who was more excited, Rafe or Cory.  Good job, Rafe!!

Hey Now, You're An All-Star!

Rafe was chosen for the All-Star baseball team and the tournaments started last weekend.  We LIVED at the ball field and enjoyed every minute of it.  It was so exciting to watch this wonderful group of boys play baseball.  Way to go, Rafe!!  We are SO proud of you and look forward to the next tournament!  GO SCREAMING EAGLES!!

A Special Helper

I took these with my phone so they seem a little dark, but these pictures were too cute not to share.  Stella Ross and I were hanging out at Pop and Gram's house while the boys were at baseball last night and in typical Stella Ross fashion she wanted to get "maked" to play in her water table.  However, as soon as she heard Pop start up his lawn mower she had to grab hers, too!! At least she didn't get too hot while she was working!

Rafe's 1st Grade Field Day

What a fabulous, fun-filled morning!!!  

Bye Bye Gymbo!

Sadly, Stella Ross' days of Gymboree have come and gone.  sniff sniff  I cannot believe she is already old enough to "graduate".  We went to our last class on Tuesday and she finished with a bang!  We had a blast pretending to be cats, jumping, climbing, blowing bubbles and dancing.  We are now getting ready to pursue our next adventure ..... dance lessons.  I can hardly wait!!

Rafe's baseball banquet

We hosted Rafe's baseball team to a fun swimming banquet last night.  Everyone had a great time swimming, eating and celebrating the wonderful baseball season.  It is so hard to believe the season has already come and gone.  GO GILMORE GATORS!!  We are so proud of all of you.

Rafe with his trophy and gameball

 Coach Tommy presenting Rafe with his tournament championship medal

Stella Ross's make-over!

This is what "Mal Mal" and Stella Ross did during the baseball game tonight.  Stella Ross was PUMPED!! After the manicure came the lip gloss painting mixed with dirt! Oh my!!

Champions!!!

Congratulations to Rafe's baseball team for winning the Coaches Pitch tournament and regular season championship.  GO GATORS!! What a fantastic way to cap off a great season with such a wonderful group of boys.  Rafe, we are so proud of you!!!