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Endings and Beginnings; Happy Friday

June 10, 2016 By Shann 50 Comments

Endings and Beginnings

Our family had quite a few endings this week. However, as you know, with endings, there are always new beginnings. So, lets take a look at all our endings and all our new beginnings…and they all make me pretty happy this Friday.

beginnings and endings

Endings

  • Kindergarten for Mr. B
  • The Whole30 for me! T-minus 12 hours give or take…but who’s counting!
  • Scrambling for the bus at 8 am
  • Naptime for me with the twins, since Mr. B does NOT nap anymore
  • Long, shaggy hair
  • I’m really hoping diapers for the twins. We may have to do a three day boot-camp.

endings of school

Beginnings

  • Summer Vacation!
  • Healthier eating for me and the family, but without restrictions
  • New summer hair…all three boys got cuts, and the twins got some fun temporary red faux hawks
  • No reason to get up so early in the morning. Did you hear that twins?!
  • Park time, Zoo trips, and Bike riding
  • Teaching my own dance classes (Hooray!)
  • Summer road trips

beginnings and endings

On Wednesday, Mr. B had his “end of Kindergarten” celebration. After taking the twins to get a haircut, we went and watched as they sang their songs, told their favorite thing they would never forget about kindergarten (Mr. B’s was the zoo field trip,) and had tons of treats. I REALLY wanted a piece of the chocolate cake they served, but I controlled myself.

I still can’t believe I have a kindergarten graduate. First grade will be coming up faster than I want. Plus, the twins will hopefully be headed to a few days of preschool in the Fall.

But first, todayΒ is officially our first day of Summer Vacation, so we’ll be taking full advantage of having a fun Friday. I’m hoping the boys will enjoy being together this summer, instead of fighting. Fingers crossed.

So, what fun things do you have planned for this summer?

 

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Comments

  1. Cori says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:38 am

    That’s so sweet! Are you sure your oldest won’t nap? I have homeschooled friends who “napped” or had quiet time until they left home.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Oh, I will definitely try πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Trish at Birdhouse Books says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:34 am

    What cute pics! Congrats to Mr. B for graduating kindergarten! It sounds like y’all are ready for a fun summer!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you Trish!

      Reply
  3. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Sounds like you have lots of good things coming your way this summer! I have a lot of things going on too. The play I’m rehearsing for performs the second half of August so I’ll be working on that a lot. Running of course, and marathon training starts in July! And then a couple of fun little things planned, like going to Hershey Park and Blogger Bash in NYC!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      Awesome! I wish I could meet you at Blogger Bash…maybe next year.

      Reply
  4. Charlotte says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:53 am

    Awwww, excited for all these changes for your family. And that’s awesome you’ll be teaching dance this summer–what kind?

    CUTE the twins got some fauxhawks πŸ™‚ Love all of these photos of your boys. Hope they will soon enjoy summer break and that you get some extra zzzs in the morning πŸ˜‰ PS: i can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the 30-day challenge. Hope all went well!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      I’ll be teaching ballet πŸ™‚ I’m pretty excited.
      I don’t want to jinx it, but the twins have slept until 7 am two days in a row…it’s a summer miracle!!!

      Reply
  5. My Urban Family says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Happy Summer vacation!! Hope you have an amazing time this summer πŸ™‚ They all look like they’re getting so big!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you! They really are!

      Reply
  6. Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Great pics of the boys! You are in for a fun summer!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Georgiana says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Adorable boys! Enjoy your summer break, and good job on not eating the cake! Our summer is already packed. My oldest is having oral surgery (bleh), my middle daughter has gymnastics everyday, and youngest is doing 2 soccer camps plus AYSO and her regular sewing classes. As for me, I want to work on an ebook, freelancing, and my website. Always running!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Wow. You are busy! But, it all sounds like good, fun stuff.

      Reply
  8. Dominique Garcia says

    June 10, 2016 at 11:40 am

    Awe great job on getting through Kinder Mr. B! School years go by so fast. Mine just finished 1st grade and I can’t believe it! Time flies. Great job on self control with that chocolate cake!! I would have devoured it!! Haha. Hope your summer goes amazing!!

    http://www.writingmotherfashionista.com

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      It DOES go by way too fast. I hope you have a wonderful summer too!

      Reply
  9. Chelsea says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I LOVE their hair! So sweet! Your boys are so cute.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you! They kept looking at themselves in the mirror an smiling about it. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Kimberly M says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    The year goes by so incredibly fast! I can’t believe that my son will be in the 3rd grade! Your boys are so adorable. Teaching your own dance classes sounds like it will be super fun and an adventure on its own! How exciting! You’ll have your hands full for sure! Hopefully they’ll let you get some…ummm….rest? Said no mom ever.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      Ha! Exactly!

      Reply
  11. Samantha says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Awww! Congrats to everyone! Potty training, first year of school done, and summer – that makes for a very happy Friday, indeed!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Agreed. Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Mary Welby says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Congratulations on making to summer vacation! Your boys are adorable and I’m sure the oldest will be excited to start 1st grade! Have a good summer!

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Sounds like you guys are going to have a super fun summer vacation!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Kristin Longacre says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    I’m unfortunately working all summer but I love reading about everyone elses summer vacation!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      Well, it’s definitely more vacation for my kids than me πŸ˜‰ And if it makes you feel any better, I’ll be working on Saturdays. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Rebecca @ Happily the Hicks says

    June 10, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Yay for new beginnings!! I hope you have a wonderful summer. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks Rebecca!

      Reply
  16. Lindsay // The Flynnigans says

    June 10, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I adore looking at first day pictures compared to the last school day. It’s incredible the changes, mature and growth every kid goes through.

    Happy summer to you! Now go out and enjoy yourself this weekend and have some wine, too!! πŸ˜‰

    Xo

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Oh yes…I did πŸ™‚ Thanks Lindsay!

      Reply
  17. Marie says

    June 10, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    The twins look adorable! (And how cool are those jammies?!) I am crazy excited about summer. The sunshine, the pool, the cookouts… it is all a big ball of excitement for me. Congrats on teaching your own dance classes! That’s awesome!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. ashley says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Oh fun! <3 I really dread when my youngest decides no more naps. :/ My 3 year old is not allowed to nap because she is so active and even a 10 minute nap will keep her up til 1 am! :/ Park time, pool time, visiting family, and local attractions for us!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Wow! She sounds like she’s be a match for my twins for sure!

      Reply
  19. Katie Brooks says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    If they would only listen to us about not getting up early! We did the 3 day potty training with our daughter and it was a success. Good luck!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      Awesome to hear that! I think it might be our only hope.

      Reply
  20. Alix Maza says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Your boys are so cute!

    Alix | http://www.apintsizedlife.com

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Ananda says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    isn’t it bitter sweet when things end? i often get this feeling that i wish time would just stay still! well, happy summer and have a fun vacation! =)

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      Yes! I’d like that sometimes too. It just goes by too fast a lot of the time.

      Reply
  22. Valerie Jones says

    June 11, 2016 at 11:09 am

    such a busy and full life! My youngest son had his high school grad yesterday….such an incredible ending for him, and a beginning as well. A major ending for me of being a mom of school kids….looking forward to beginning my new chapter as well! Thanks for a lovely post!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      Congrats to your son, and to you too on your new chapter. So exciting!

      Reply
  23. Sandy Mangis says

    June 11, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Enjoy every minute. Too soon you will see then of school photos.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you! I’ve been trying. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Justine Y says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Love the cute pictures of them. Boo for no naps, but yay for your success with Whole 30! great job! And the dance class thing sounds fun!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you so much Justine!

      Reply
  25. Tiffany VanSickle says

    June 13, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Such cuties! My oldest just finished 3rd grade and this next school year will be my last with a kiddo still at home! This summer we are having LOTS of pool time, riding our dirt bikes, and maybe a trip or two!

    Reply
  26. Kusum @sveetesKapes says

    June 14, 2016 at 8:23 am

    Your boys are so adorable, hard to believe they are naughty πŸ˜‰ Haha I am sure you could use a lot more nap time, hope they cooperate though. Happy summer vacation to all you guys.
    xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

    Reply
  27. Angela says

    June 14, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Sweet post. My kiddos will be starting preschool in the fall. How did that happen so quickly?!

    Reply

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