Our first of many 5th grade graduations

(I still don't have a camera worth anything, but this is what I got:)

Mollee getting her diploma:

And shaking hands with her teachers:

We aren't old enough to have a middle-schooler, are we?

Mollee and Mimi

Mollee with a gift - an old perfume bottle that used to belong to Mima, it is an owl wearing a graduation cap!

And she got Perfect Attendance!!!  That is a feat around this house!

Last Day of School 2012

Mollee was dressed up for graduation and Daegan was in his PJs still recovering from tonsillectomy.  Tavis and Capps were supposed to wear "old" clothes so they could clean desk and classroom.

Countdown to Summer is Over!!!

Tonsils, Adenoids, and Tubes

When Daegan does something, especially in the medical field, he usually goes all the way.  He had his tonsils and adenoids out and we were going to see what his ears looked like before surgery (two weeks after our appt).  They were still full of fluid, so Dr. decided to put tubes in as well. 

Here he is enjoying cable tv and totally in charge of the remote!

After surgery they granted my wishes of keeping him on oxygen for awhile.  He was glad to finally get rid of it, but they monitored his oxygen until we left.  Dr. said he had very large tonsils and adenoids (larger than most adults) so I hope this will all help him feel better and not be so prone to sickness - I think he missed more than 25 days of school each year for the past three years. 

Here he is playing on my iPhone while recovering.

He rode a wheelchair to the car, but tried to absent-mindedly get up a few times when the poor nurse stopped.  Then, on the way home, he threw up in the car.  He seemed better after that and still wanted to get a milk shake at McDonalds.  He has been sitting here playing Xbox since we got home around 3:00.

Surgery Recovery=Lots of Screen Time!

We didn't meet one person today at the hospital that wasn't pleasant and extremely helpful.  And it was nice to get a personal call from Dr. Barnes tonight to check on the patient!  :)

Imax and Southern Belle - Tavis

With Daegan's tonsillectomy I am missing a lot of the end-of-the-year field trips (didn't think that thru when we scheduled surgery)

Today, Tavis' class went to the IMAX and saw a 3D Ocean movie - and yes, Tavis acts like this, even when I'm not there.

 Two of his best buds - Julian and Jacob

 Then they went on a Southern Belle cruise for lunch

 His class under the bridge!

Last Day of School....for Daegan

Tomorrow he gets his tonsils out, which will result in him missing his last week of school!!

Heading to Atlanta!!!

The 5th grade class left for Atlanta today for 3 days!  Mollee has been very excited and has been requesting access to her suitcase for four weeks.  Finally, today was the day!  (Mollee and Jonah)

Two big buses for 74 5th graders and luggage!

I love the way they have set up chaperones.  Each one is responsible for two or three kids and are with those kids at all times.  And they share a hotel room with them.  This is Mollee's group - her friend, Rachel, and her Mom

Just another week of elementary school for this crew!

Tavis at Red Clay

Tavis' class went to Red Clay State Park.  Thankfully, one of the Dad's took some pictures. 

 Tavis using Julian as a pillow on the way home!