Showing posts with label Nikolas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nikolas. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Back to School

It's back to school time. The boys have been back in school for a little over two weeks. I was able to get the older boys to somewhat cooperate for the"first day of school" photo on the front porch. Kevin and Kahlen really did not want to do it. I had to beg.
For me this year is bitter sweet. Kevin is a Senior. I REALLY can't believe it! I don't know where the time has gone.
I wasn't that excited for school to begin this year. I guess because I know after this year our family will begin to change. Kevin will leave for college and then Kahlen the next year. Don't get me wrong, I want Kevin to grow up and have the natural progression of leaving the "NEST" as I do each of them. It's just change I guess, and he's my first baby.
I want his Senior year to be the best!
I want this year to be great for each of them.
They are all in the full swing of school, homework and sports.

Kevin-Senior
Kahlen-Junior
Nikolas-Freshman
Jakob-Sixth Grade
Erik-Second Grade

The one thing I have learned through these years is that you should cherish each moment and really enjoy your child. Make the most of every day through the good and bad. It goes so quickly. Sometimes it feels like this or that stage will never end, but it does. And before you know your child has grown up and you're wondering if you've taught them everything they need to know before they go out into this world.
I believe God has allowed us to have children to give us a glimpse of the Love He has for us.
It's such a blessing to be a parent. I wouldn't trade it for anything!!!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Last Day of School


It is so hard to believe the school year has come to an end. Kevin walked out the door this morning as a Junior and he returned home a Senior. Where did the time go?
Kahlen finished his Sophomore year and Nikolas his Eighth grade year. We will have three kids at the high school next year.
Jakob finished up his elementary career at Hazelwood today and will enter Rainier Middle School next fall as a Sixth grader. He will be the only son in our family to go to Rainier all three years by himself.
Erik finished First grade today and is now officially a Second grader. He will be by himself at Hazelwood for the rest of his elementary career. Actually, he will never be with Jakob at the same school again.
I know for the boys summer didn't come fast enough. They have all worked very hard this year in school academically. They are great guys!!!

The Parade of Buses

Waving Good-Bye to the kids!

Officially a Second Grader!!!

Rainier here I come!

The Presidential Academic Award

Honoring student achievement and hard work is the purpose of the President's Education Awards Program. Since 1983, the program has provided individual recognition from the President and the U.S. Secretary of Education to those students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence.


Sunday, June 14, 2009

Nikolas' Birthday Celebration


Birthday Cards


Nikolas and Buddy


Enjoying our backyard for dinner


Birthday Cake


Making his Birthday Wish!!!!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Guess Whos's Turning 14?



It's hard to believe it's been 14 years! You weighed 9 lbs 80z and you were 21 inches long.

Today you have become a wonderful young man whom we are very proud of! Have a wonderful Birthday! We love you!