Back to School Boo Blues

 The Zs have an end of summer tradition for Addison -- chocolate camp!  This year is no different and we gathered a group of 11 kids and off they went!

While the parents wandered over to get some yummy ice cream!

Amy, Kelli and Karis

And afterwards the kids played at our house for a little while

It is hard to believe (stop this madness!) but we have a friend whose oldest is headed off to college.  We have known David literally since he was born - love this family so much - we can't believe he is headed off to High Point and soon this will begin the trickle of kids heading off!  Noooo!!!!

Zach, David, Kaleb and Evan

The church always puts on a back to school bash, so Addison, Elin and Erik headed over there for a little while to enjoy the water festivities.

Before we all took a deep breath, and started back to school.  Zach and Kaleb are in high school now, so it is just Addison and Amy driving to school every day (boo hoo!) although we are enjoying some girl bonding time to be sure with our daily devotions, reading through American Girl Doll life lesson books and just talking.

11th grade, 9th grade and 5th grade.

This cannot be, they are growing up way too fast!

First day of High School (Amy did insist on driving him the very first day!)

The last Z child at FLEC

Look who was there welcoming kids back to school -- our very own Pastor Jennifer!

Excited to be in Ms Fernandez' class, and two seats away from her bestie Michael!

That weekend, we had the family get together for Addison's birthday.  Grandma made an amazing cake - making a parkour cake!

Thanks Grandma!

May God Bless you in Mighty Ways on your 11th Year of Life Sweet Girl - we love you!

Sadie always enjoys going out on the soccer field when she is here, so it is always a highlight.