Summertime and camping....

We finally did it! The T@B has been hanging out in our driveway for two weeks and we finally took it up to Rockport for a night of camping and boating.  Unfortunately, by the time we got up to the lake, there were no more camp spots left.  Luckily, Tom flirts with the old lady who works at the booth at Rockport, so she was kind enough to get us into a spot at the campground below the spillway!
Wow! It was a beautiful summer evening............

                                                                  The View from the camp spot.......

Unfortunately, we had some neighbors......

But they were cute(the rest of the group...not so cute or nice)

Bubbs had cars and he was happy!

and the picnic table was a perfect place to play with them...

So Content.......

After getting set up for the night......we went for a walk......

Played a soccer game (usa vs. Bosnia)

Hung out with Winnie

Took more photos.....

and more.......

We built a fire

Relaxed by the fire and roasted marshmellows

cuddled by the fire

Great Brothers

There was a full moon......the weather was perfect.  Finn slept in his own tent and Tom, Bubbs and I slept in the T@B. Yes, it was crowded, but we made it through the night.  Thomas only woke up one time.  He enjoyed falling asleep in Daddy's arms in front of the camp fire.  

What a great camping trip.  We realized that we had left the boat key in my car so we drove home in the morning! We are looking forward to many more nights camping this summer. Next weekend is the 4th of July! Wow! Summer is flying by so fast.  

The Graduate (with Honors)

What a life change our family has had. Yes world, Lauren is no longer in High School! And will soon be off to college.  We are all so proud of La La. June 9, 2010, Lauren took part of the West High School Class of 2010 Graduation Commencement. Way to go Lauren.  She graduated with Honors, NHS, and something else(?). Yes, the beautiful smart girl she is! It was a great day.

the Graduate!

Grandma Elaine and her 1st grandchild/high school graduate.

 

"the Boss lady", Tom and Lauren

a.k.a. proud mama

 The Probst/Kelly/Hicks family...(minus Bubbs)

After the graduation ceremony, we went to The Dodo for dinner to celebrate Lauren.

Allison, Andrew, Grandma Elaine, Mom, Tom, Lauren, Finn, Colin, Grandma Mary, Grandpa Kelly....(Gina and Jayne Anne were hiding)

Lauren is so lucky to have such a big family that love's and supports her. Thank you to all of you that could be there and share in her special moment. Lauren looked beautiful in her Tina Turk dress I found at our favorite store (Bella Forte). 

Yummy Cake from Granite Bakery! It was really good.

 

Showing the world her "Honors Diploma"

 

Loving that "Louis Vuitton" smile that Lauren has perfected!

She deserves the best. She is awesome!

Finn trying to stay awake after 4 dr. Peppers:)

Tom and I were invited to celebrate the "Seniors" at a lovely dinner party at their house.  It was a perfect evening. Thank you Kay and Harold to hosting such a great party. The food, the flowers and the Seniors.....everything was amazing.  The night even ended with a light rain storm with an amazing rainbow. Here are a few of the pictures from the evening.....

                                                  Seniors WHS 2010

                                              

                                                  My beautiful girl.........


I am so proud of my daughter......... I know she will continue to learn and love......next step in her life.......SMU in Dallas, Texas...... and a fun summer before she leaves us for college life.