Lydia's 8th Grade Graduation

Today was Lydia's 8th Grade Graduation, and in true Heritage Middle School fashion, the place was packed!

Lydia's photo we chose for the graduation:

Lydia walking up to receive her certificate.

A couple quick pics with friends

So proud of our HIGH SCHOOLER!!

Beautiful Photos of my Beautiful Girls

I've really been wanting some photos of the girls together. So I asked a member of the youth, who fancied herself a photographer, if she could take some photos of the girls.  

The look so incredibly beautiful!!

And they're so incredibly funny when we try to get a photo of them together.  Since they were little, I have photos like these!

I think these are some of my favorites. 

I also wanted to take some individual photos of the girls as well.  But Bekah didn't want the photo to be in the blue dress so she changed. 

And then later I grabbed another cute photo of Bekah at home. 

My Two Girls - In Emojis

So, this totally cracked me up, so I had to screenshot this conversation.  

David sent the girls a sweet note in our family group chat:

"Hey Girls! Just wanted to say how much I love you and miss you! I can't wait to get back to you! Have a wonderful Thursday and know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you all day!"  And then he sent several emojis.

Bekah responded with one kiss emoji.  Lydia responded with two texts, all caps, with six emojis.  Haha!! Their personality differences are hilarious!

 

Our 2017 So Far - April

Here's a quick rundown of our 2017 so far:

Rebekah applied for Columbia State Community College for dual enrollment classes.  Yes, she applied TO COLLEGE!

We took this cute picture, so it needed a place here on my blog. 

Bekah went on her first date.  It was a double date.  And we went to a movie in the same theater so we could be close by (and give her a ride...since we still aren't comfortable with her being in the car with new drivers). 

Mom sent me this text asking David to download Grandma's favorite son for the funeral, and she got her caps lock turned on my accident, and it just made me laugh so hard.  I love watching my mom struggle with technology. 

Chloe Cave did a presentation on David's missions for her school project. 

Since Bekah hasn't taken the SAT yet, she had to take a placement exam at the college.  She totally aced the exam! (Of course!)

Bekah sang on the youth worship team again. 

There was a scary incident with the police while Lydia and David were out at dinner.  I got this scary text from David (but also reassuring me that he did not jump into the fray on this one...like when he ran into a burning building!). 

I later found the story online, and later, when we were in the area again, we saw the bullet hole in the shop window!

Bekah got to celebrate her friend Savannah's birthday.  Her parents arranged for her to spend time with different friends in two hour blocks all day. What a fun idea!

And Bekah got to celebrate Rachel's birthday with her.  She chose to invite some friends for dinner and a photoshoot in downtown Franklin. 

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Lydia's 8th Grade Formal

Tonight was Lydia's 8th Grade Formal.  

She found the absolute most perfect dress for a steal.  She's positively glowing!! 

After a couple of model poses in the backyard, we got a quick pic with Dad inside. 

And then I had to get a few more photos, because she's just so gorgeous!

And then I drove her to the formal...and she got copious amounts of glitter all over the passenger seat of my car!

 But that's okay! It's worth it!  Ha ha!