Hi Friends and Happy Monday! I am here with Sarah and we are sharing about our weekends. Hope you will join us! This is a very extra special Hello Monday because SARAH met my stepson ZACH at the US Open this past weekend. What a small world! That is the beauty and magic of blogging- she recognized him from my blog and went right up to him and I am so glad she did! She emailed me and he called me and I saw the magic of this community one more time- just love it!
Anyway...back to our weekend....here we go....
Friday
It was the last day of school and time for the obligatory front steps pics
Last day of Sophomore Year- I can't believe it- Diana pulled off honors even though this last semester was the most challenging and sad and stressful for her- we are so proud of her grit
Last day of 4th Grade and last day ever at Golden Brook- not too emotional- geesh!!!
and later, Rob and I joined the rest of the 4th grade parents for the beautiful tradition of "Clap Out"
The 4th grade marches through the school and hands flowers to their teachers who made the greatest impact and then they continue the march outside through all of the parents- so so many tears my friends! Check it out.....
Meanwhile, up at the high school, Diana gifted her favorite teacher a tiara and sash because she says he is "sassy"- they had such a great relationship and he pushed her which is exactly what she needed!
When the kids got out of school, Eva had her little end-of-school-year party...loaded them up on Chic Fil A food and then they swam for hours- even when it rained! A couple of the moms stayed with me and we enjoyed a cocktail while catching up. So glad the girls had so much fun :)
That night, Diana worked and Rob and I ran to the store to get food needed for the weekend. After that? Yup crashed pretty early- so wiped out physically AND emotionally!
Saturday
We were up bright and early and I got Eva and Rob packed for softball. They took off for the tournament and I got Diana to dance. I prepped some food for Father's Day and then when I picked Diana up, we headed up to Barrington for the first softball game of the weekend. It was a rough weekend for this team but always love watching this game!
After the first game, Diana and I headed back for Caden's graduation party. We were invited early to meet the famous Chef, Chef Nick, from Hell's Kitchen. He and his company catered the party and he was WONDERFUL- so great with people-entertaining and the food was just amazing!
Rob met us there for a bit and then headed out to play with his band at another graduation party in town.
Kary took care of Eva for us and spoiled the girls on the way home from softball...
Sunday
Rob and Eva were off to softball again. I headed to mass and then picked up Diana and brought her to work. Then it was time to prep for Father's Day. We were hosting the fam with a BBQ- it was a day of great food- laughs and our main entertainment- Baby Sylvie of course! :)
That's a wrap! What were you all up to?
Looks like a super busy yet fun weekend! I have people come to my blog and marvel at how many things we pack into a weekend but YOU get it! It's totally possible.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend! The grad party looks amazing. The food presentation- wow- and I will bet everything tasted good as well. The end of school year activities look fun, too. Love all of the traditions! Glad Father´s Day was a good one!!
ReplyDeleteIt was so cool to see Zach! I love this blogging community!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a great weekend! Hooray for the last day of school! The clap out is such a neat tradition. Have a great week!
That's amazing that Sarah met Zach! Sometimes the world really does feel small, right? I love that clap-out tradition and Diana's gift for her sassy teacher. Teachers like that are such a gift! I remember my chemistry teacher was a man that felt like a friend, "Mr. V", and he made such an impact on me that year. And he made me understand chemistry, which was like a miracle. I still remember part of the periodic table because of him teaching us a funny song!
ReplyDeleteI love the blog connection! They are so fun! Someone introduced themselves to one of my daughters at a restaurant after recognizing her from my pictures. Also she looks just like me but they hadn't met me in person either. Love me a champagne party and the food looks amazing! Glad you had a fun weekend and are hopefully officially in summer mode.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE that Sarah bumped into your stepson-- what a small world indeed! Wow that graduation spread looks incredible and I love all those photo collages.
ReplyDeleteWow Holly you packed so much fun into one weekend! I love the clap-out tradition! My youngest had a similar tradition for his year 6 farewell. All the kids lined up along the school corridor forming a big arch and the kids from year 6 filed out under the arch. I remember they played the Pitch Perfect song 'When I'm Gone'. Oh gosh I'm getting emotional just thinking about it! The grad party loks amazing! have a wondeful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun that Sarah met Zach! I just love the blogging community!
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