Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Family Reunion






This is an event that we have been going to since Stew and I were dating. In the 17 years that Stew and I have been together we have only missed one. Every Memorial Day weekend we head to Kentucky for a family reunion. I love Stew's family and so enjoy getting together every year. Stew's cousins have added 3 kids to the mix which makes it even more fun for our 4! Between us all we have a 9,7, almost 6, almost 5, almost 4, 1 1/2 year old and a 15 month old. Lots of fun and I hope we continue the tradition.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Graduation



I'm a bit late in adding this post because we have been experiencing technical difficulties in trying to get a new laptop up and running. Computer geniuses we are not.

Last Monday night Owen officially graduated from Adam Lamb Preschool. The build-up was quite something. Each day he would talk about how they had practiced and how much we were going to like it. He didn't disappoint. Owen walked in with his class and took his place in the front row. He looked so little and so big at the same time. Smiling from ear to ear while singing his songs or reciting his poem, I couldn't help but be proud at how far he has come. In true Sedita fashion, my eyes welled with tears as I watched him and thought about the road ahead.
Owen will begin kindergarten on his 5th birthday. The cut off is August 1 and his birthday is July 17. There are many schools of thought regarding the pros and cons of being the youngest child in the class. Believe me we have heard them all. It is not a decision we have taken lightly. We weighed all the factors that we felt were important from being a boy, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills, ability to follow directions etc... I prayed hard and spoke to his teachers, our doctor and his parent educator through our school district. All signs as well as our trusty gut instinct point to his being ready. John Weldon Elementary here he comes! (photos to come!)

Monday, May 12, 2008

MV7

Friday we held our 10th annual MV7 golf tournament. Stew started the golf tournament after the death of his good friend, Milton Vaughn. The goal is to raise money in Milton's memory and donate to local children's charities that don't generally receive funding from big time donors. He also likes to see the money go directly for a purpose, something the kids will actually benefit from. I am just so proud that he has continued to keep this going. Many times it would have been much easier for him to quit than to take the time and energy required to put it on. He has remained positive and focused and I see no end in sight. I am constantly amazed at the man I married and feel so fortunate that he seizes the opportunity to give back.

Our children come to the tournament every year also. It really is one of their most favorite things we do. Not only do they enjoy it because it's a great time to see so many family and friends but they also get to see their dad in action. I watch them as Stew is talking to the crowd and they are grinning and soaking up every word. Macie was brought to tears after Stew talking about his tournament morning ritual of looking at pics of Milt and having a good cry. I think it is so important for them to see him in a role other than dad. Who knows, someday maybe they'll take the reigns and allow Stew the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy a day of golf.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Baseball, Flag Football and S'mores



We started our day with a ballgame. Chase had a baseball game this morning. We all trekked to the field in the cold and damp weather. He played well and showcased his slide into home with a huge grin on his face. Next up was Macie's final flag football game of the season. This is her second season playing and she loves it. She is the only girl on the team but she definitely holds her own. Today she even knocked down a pass! After that, Chase had his flag football practice, his game is tomorrow. The boys got much needed haircuts. I'm sure their dad would have preferred it shorter but I let them keep it a little shaggier since that's how they like it! The day ended up being crisp and clear. We spent the evening playing in the yard and grilling. We had cheeseburgers, grilled veggies and grilled bananas. We topped the night off with a fire in our fire pit with their favorite dessert, s'mores. The kids started out telling scary stories but after Owen got spooked(mostly my fault!) we switched to funny ones. Chase, in his usual fashion, kept us laughing with a crazy story. We tucked them all in, they are having a sleepover in the boys' room. Macie is snuggled in her sleeping bag in between their beds. I am so glad they still enjoy doing this. I know it won't be much longer until she thinks she's too grown up to sleep with them. For now, it's sweet and they all have so much fun.