Field Day (sort of) and the weekend

Last Friday, Brenna's school had their field day. However, with this crazy Texas weather we have been having.... plans had to be altered due to the rain. Brenna was a little disappointed, but not too bad. She was most disappointed because I couldn't stay the whole time. Last year, I stayed for most of field day then brought her back to work with me for the remainder of the day, which she LOVED. This year, I had to get to work to handle some things, and had to get Macie to school. But I DID get to go for a bit.
Macie always seems excited to go to Brenna's school and talks a lot about it when she knows we are going, but when we get there, it's a whole other story. I am pretty sure this child would have crawled into a hole and hid if she could have found one to crawl in! She HATES crowds. Her personality can be so outgoing and sweet when she is around people she knows.(Notice I said CAN be. It's not a guarantee with this child. Ever.)But place her in a large group of people she doesn't know and she retreats into her shell. I am a TAD concerned about Kindergarten. She talks the big talk all the time about being excited. However, I know from past experience that that is all talk once she is thrown into a new setting. I am praying for a smooth transition for her next year. Mostly, I am praying for her teacher. God Bless that woman, whom ever she may be! 

When we got to the gym with Brenna's class, I realized how chaotic it was. There were two grades of kids packed in there doing different activities, along with a ton of parents. It was almost more than this mama could handle! So we squeezed in between Sarah Riley and Kristi Farmer. Macie, obviously, was glued to me. 

I tried to get a cute selfie with her, but this shows just exactly how happy she was to be there. 

So, I joined her. Thinking this would make her smile..... I was wrong. 

Sarah and I even tried to take a picture with her..... Nope. Still not gonna happen! 

Oh that child. God is using her. Using her TO TEACH ME PATIENCE! 

On to the field day..... 

Once it got started, Brenna was as happy as could be! I got to watch her do the basketball drill.....

And the hippidy hop race......

She kicked tail at this one! 

It probably helps that we have 2 of these at home that the girls play on all the time. Look at the pure joy on her face! Warms my heart.  

After this race I decided it was time for Macie and I to go. She was miserable and I was getting chlostrophobic in there! These pictures make it look empty- but I assure you it was far from it! 

The rest of our weekend was pretty busy. Friday night the Riley's came over for dinner. It was nice to just chill. 

Saturday was HECTIC to say the least. We started with Brenna's volleyball tournament at 10. I never dreamed they would advance. (Yep- I know. Way to think positive, Mom!) yet- they did! 

This was the score after the first game! 

I was one proud Mama! 

This meant she advanced to the next round at 2:00. At the exact same time Macie had a birthday party for her friend Marissa. Ugh. It also meant we had 3 hours to kill. So we went to lunch with Graddy, went to Wyatt's game, and went to visit Aunt Jana in the hospital since she had surgery the day before. 

At 2:00, the second round started- against the #2 team in the league! I was so proud of these girls! They played 3 10 minute games. They lost one, tied one, and won one. They were only 7 points from advancing again! That's awesome! These girls have come so far since they started playing in the fall. I was so proud. 

From there, I took Macie to Marissa's party (an hour late). We missed the swimming part, but got there for cake and presents. 

I couldn't help but capture this picture of her and another friend from the Schoolhouse sharing a secret. 

From there, we went home for a nap! It was much needed since I had to go to the prom at 9:30. Yes, 9:30 PM! Apparently they don't know I turn into a pumpkin at 10.  

I asked Josh to take my picture since Sarah had asked for my prom picture- and the wise guy I married flipped my camera around and took this whole I stood in front of him smiling. 

Yep. He's something else. 

So- Becky took one for me. 

Prom turned out to be fun. It's always nice when I get to hang out with these two gems. 

Carolyn and Heather make any school event more fun! 

Sunday morning, we went to church with Graddy. This picture melts me! 

After lunch, Dad kept the kids so that I could go to the grocery store....alone! That's like Christmas to a Mama! Once I got there, I realized someone had hijacked my list at some point.... 

I love that girl! 

After we got home, we went to the Riley's to swim for a bit. I sent this picture to several picture with a caption that read.. "Dear Summer, please hurry!" 

And after a crazy weekend like that- I need summer to arrive quickly! I'm exhausted!