Sea World - Second Grade Trip

 Some days I feel pretty lucky to have found a job as an attorney that gives me flexibility. Ok, well actually most days I feel like a lucky girl.  I can't always say I love playing chaperone.  However, I did enjoy chaperoning Ellison's field trip to Sea World.  I had the task of watching two children for the day, my child and Shawn.  Who can complain about that?  Plus I got to spend the day with a good friend and her two wards.

The best part of the day was this girl!  We had a blast exploring Sea World and learning about the animals.

Trip in a Fire Truck

Dylan is one lucky kid.  He was asked by his best buddy, Bobby, to join him for an exclusive morning tour of the Winter Park Fire Department follow by a ride in the fire truck to school.  Lucky boys!

D Graduates

Wow, five years just happened in a flash.  The above picture was taken on Dylan's first day at All Saints School.  I had spent months fretting over the decision, worrying if I was a horrible mother, concerned that he would not survive.  And guess what, not only did he survive, he thrived.  Dylan became the top guy at All Saints.  He ruled the school.

So its actually quite a flip of events that the weeks leading up to graduation, my little man Dylan, was the one fretting and worrying over leaving All Saints. After all, All Saints School has been a part of his life for 5 years.  He has grown up into this awesome kid while playing on the playground, walking the halls, and playing in the classroom.

At graduation, the teachers call up each child and use two descriptive words to describe them.  Dylan's words were "inventive" and "outgoing".

Dylan is not sure about leaving All Saints, but I am pretty sure he is ready to take on the World!

Ms. Noa and Dylan

Ms. Lori and Dylan

Dylan was in the baby room with Griffin.  They have been the closest of friends.  I can imagine that their friendship may endure... and that could be scary and wonderful!

Dylan with his best buds, Griffin and Davis.

Bobby and Dylan will be at Dommerich together.  They are sweet friends!

Racquelle and Dylan 

This picture is so Hudson and Dylan.  Off in the trees, capturing bugs, exploring nature... its there thing!

Dylan's girlfriend, Virginia. 

The Clark Family is going to miss All Saints.  I was truly blessed to find such a special place for my children.

Cumberland

As we drove down the Exit 1, St. Marys, Georgia, ramp, I even began to question my decision to plan a weekend trip to Cumberland Island.  Afterall, it was only a few days prior that Graham went up and down a map of the east coast guessing every possible town a person could visit.  Only to make one final guess that sounded something like this... "and please don't tell me we are going to St. Marys". Afterall Trip Advisor has the Georgia Welcome Center as the number two place to visit while in St. Marys and its currently closed.

Luckily I know both of us pretty well and St. Marys was the perfect place to spend the weekend.  Of course, Cumberland Island was our true destination.

 Cumberland Island is rich in history.  The beauty of this relatively untouched barrier island is glorious.  Both Graham and I left Cumberland wanting to know more and looking forward to future trips.

 

Eight Years...

 Ellison Adele is 8.  In a way it is hard for this Momma to believe.  Afterall, wasn't she just learning to walk yesterday?  To say it has been a pleasure to watch Ellison grow over the last few years is a complete understatement.  I could not be more proud of this girl.  She is bright, funny, compassionate, and a really good person.  She makes her dad and I proud, each and every day.

A few shots of my baby over the years....