Y’all are gonna have to bear with me.
If you were around in the fall, you might remember that I posted pictures of my kids on their first day of school.
And I apologize in advance.
But the mama in me has to go there again.
Because Friday marked the last day of the school year.
Just look at tiny little Jude. On his first day of pre-K.
And now…
He’s huge.
Okay, well.. he is bigger.
And my little-big man relished every bit of his first year of school.
Especially his beloved teacher, Mrs. Rider. To whom he carried hand-picked flowers on several occasions.
He definitely has a way with the ladies.
Then there is Isabelle on her first day of Kindergarten…
And now.
She has learned *almost* all her letters. And is beginning to read.
We are so. ridiculously. proud. of her. She has made progress in so many ways.
And the best part? She is pretty proud of herself, too.
And Miss Sophie Lulu on her first day of 1st grade…
Who is now, not-so-surprisingly, a voracious reader.
And, semi-surprisingly, a budding social butterfly.
She is also quite convinced that she knows all there is to know. About everything.
Evidently, parents are just old. Not wise.
Dalton on his first day of 3rd grade…
Who has learned his way around a Mac.
Knows how to take movies and make documentaries.
And, whether he wants to or not, knows how to make the girls swoon.
But for now, his biggest love is football.
Which is a really, really good thing.
And Asher, on his first day of 5th grade.
Now, even taller.
At over 5’3″, he’s the tallest kid at his school.
And next year he’ll be in middle school. Ack.
His favorite part of school this year? Building and racing a solar car.
We have absolutely loved our time here. The schools are phenomenal. And the teachers care deeply about their kids. We have been abundantly blessed by the way we have been welcomed and loved on by the folks here.
And the kids are so very sad that they won’t be going back to their schools again next year.
One of the hardest parts about being a military family is having to move your kiddos every few years. To wherever the military decides you should go.
But God always manages to bless us with every new assignment. In some mighty big ways.
And with each new assignment, each move, the kids still miss what they are leaving behind.
But they are learning to look forward to the unknown. To what He is going to do. And how He is going to show up.
And that makes all the difference.
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Thank you for sharing. Your kids are so cute!
Oh Stef…I love seeing and reading how they all have grown. I feel so sad for y’all that you are moving again though (if that is what I reading here and I think it is). That must be such a challenge. I feel like y’all just got settled. Anyway, you have my prayers for all of the exciting changes coming up in your family. You always handle it all so gracefully.
isn’t it amazing the difference a year makes? adorable kids, but you knew that, right? ; )
what? no more randomly bumping into the biggest family in town at the grocery store? bummer! (I wanted to see how you were going to continue to manage to get them all into just 1 cart! lol)
good luck wherever you land next! I know it cant possibly be as scenic and beautiful as it is here though 🙂
Wow! they’ve grown!
such sweet babies they all are!
This was so fun to look back and hear and see all the growth in your kiddos this year. Of course, I love the pics of their sweet faces and that would have sufficed, too! 😉 Though we are not a military family, but a ministry family, I understand all the moving and concerns with the kids. Our oldest bios have since told me they actually felt like they learned so much more by moving and needing to make new friends, change schools, homes and view it as a positive in their lives as adults now (if that helps at all!). And just now catching up with all of your family events since bringing Kaleb home the end of April. Gotta email you my friend. HUGS!
How they’ve all grown in one short year, and always so cute! Sounds like some changes in the near future, sending my best for your next move, hoping it’s as great as it was here. Nice post.
They are PRECIOUS! What a beautiful family you have!
They really have grown!!! How adorable!
Happy Sunday!
Thinking of you guys as you get ready to transition as well! Goodbyes are NO FUN, but I’m looking forward to seeing the blessings in store for you all in your new place!
Well I can assure you that the people around here…we’ll miss you a ton when you leave! And as you move on…to the next place…to the next adventure…remember…you’ve all touched so many peoples lives here….you’ve changed a few of us…for the better…FOREVER!
Wow, they’ve really grown!
Oh that tugs on a momma’s heart strings. I hope your new location welcomes you and quickly becomes home.
Isn’t it amazing how much they can change in just a few shor months!!! they are all so beautiful and so special Stefanie……. You are defintely blessed! I can’t wait to see Poppy at home with her new family!
Have a wonderful Sunday and Happy Father’s Day to your hubby!
xoxo,
Lisa
Oh wow! They’ve grown so much (and they’re so cute).
Have a wonderful summer!
Hey Stef…let me know if you are headed my way, would love to help you out! And then benefit from your wisdom!
Your kids are just adorable
Oh I just LOVE these photos!! Seeing how much the kids have grown! They are all just beautiful!
Praying for you all as you head into a new assignment & of course, as you make your way to Poppy! 🙂
Will be posting my 1st day/last day photo next week! 😉
HUGS to you , my friend!!
Lovely photos from the kids. LG Tina
I’m having problems linking up today. Yikes!
The kids look great and wow……..5 foot three inches? That’s about 3 inches taller than ME!!!
I love the first and last photo comparisons! That’s all part of the “just tryin to keep track”, right!?
I can’t imagine how you handle moving every few years! Only God, right? I can’t wait to see if your next assignment lands you any closer to the middle of nowhere! That’s where we are 🙂
It’s amazing how much they’ve grown up. It’s a happy and a sad thing. 🙂 Praying for your family in your new assignment! 🙂
Congrats, and welcome to summer! Do you know where you will be headed next?
Have a great week!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
Oh Stefanie! The kids have grown so much and are all so incredibly cute! I hope your next move goes smoothly! You always amaze me with how well you handle these moves! It has to be hard but I think you do a great job at keeping it exciting!! Wish they would bring you down this way!!!
Great layout – love seeing the kids over the course of a year.
Yeah – transition sucks – but it’s always good – funny how life is like that! If you end up around WPAFB – well – we’ll have a chance to hang out!! 😉
hugs – aus and co.
What changes!!! And gosh, it’s not even right, all that cuteness in one family! Wow….
I’ve said it before, if your move locates you near the Philly region, give me a hollah and I’ll be happy to show you ’round the digs 🙂 Will pray for you all as you start the transition toward moving on. I know it’s hard on the kids, having moved a lot when I was a kid. It’s so great that they all have each other. Keep us posted 🙂
Hugs to you all today!
love. love. love. the before and afters! since i saw your cuties in the original “going to school” post i was shocked to realize that a whole (school) year has wildly blazed by since then! thank you for the updates… they truly are remarkable reminders of how each of them have blossomed during that time!
sorry to hear that y’all will be experiencing a change again…
but excited to see how God is going to grow each of you through the process.
🙂
I’m glad I’m not your friend in real life! My heart would hurt losing you and your sweet family. But since I only know you from here, and unless you are moving somewhere with no internet (yikes), all of us who have only gotten to know you here will still get our Steph and kiddo fix! Best of luck. Here’s hoping the move is easy!
Your family is on the move again already?! Oh my. It seems like you JUST got settled in there!
Praying that your next place will bring you much happiness too! I think you had JUST moved in to where you are now when I came across your blog for the first time–and you gave a tip on what kind of paint to use and showed off your beautiful newly painted living room walls. Well … I broke down and finally painted a few in our house too, INCLUDING my new fav that is that SAME color you used. Unfortunately I used it in the stairway to the basement so I don’t get very long to enjoy it on my quick trips up and down the stairs, although it is good incentive to do the stairs, ha!
Maybe you’ll move closer to the MidWest? 🙂