Stang Family of Five

Monday, June 15, 2015

Monday, June 8, 2015

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Yesterday our family finished our first 5K race together and honored one of the strongest little girls I ever knew. Kayleen Larson lost her battle with leukemia 2 years ago. Was absolutely powerful to see all the people out in Clearwater supporting Kayleen's family and their mission to help other families with sick children!

Carrine came with me to pre-register...Kayleen's "words of wisdom."

Was a beautiful morning at the park...Kayleen's dad was convinced it was Kayleen who provided us with the awesome weather!

Waiting at the starting line...over 200 people released orange and blue balloons into the air before we started running...was a "sight to see!"

Multiple signs of Kayleen were placed along the race route. At each sign the kids would stop and read the message...can't help but tear up looking at pictures of Kayleen...she was so beautiful.

Amen!

Was a special morning together as a family. We crossed the finish line together for a GREAT CAUSE.

Fight Like a Girl!

Friday, May 29, 2015

1st Grade & Kindergarten Complete...Unreal!

So hard to believe that Andray and Roslyn have completed 1st grade and Kindergarten!

What an incredibly great year at school for both of them!

So thankful they both love school, both academically and socially!

Andray wore this same shirt for his first day of school last fall.

The night before his last day of school this week, we were laying his clothes out on the floor before bedtime.

He said to me, "Mom, I wore this "1st Grade Rocks!" shirt on the first day of school and I didn't even know then if 1st grade would rock. Well, now I know...1st grade really does rock Mom! I definitely need to wear this shirt to school tomorrow."

Little Man, the wheels are always turning in your head...you are so smart and sweet ;)

Ah, are we going to miss Roslyn's teacher Mrs. Noss next year!

Roslyn absolutely LOVES school, and a big part of that reason is Mrs. Noss.

So so so happy for our Miss Rozzy Roz!

When dropping the kids off at school yesterday, I totally teared up giving Mrs. Noss a hug of gratitude. But then I walked down to the 1st grade room to give Andray's teacher Mrs. Peterson a hug and thank her for everything this year. She told me that we have a great son, but she's already looking forward to having Roslyn in class next year! So awesome ;)

Good bye Kindergarten and 1st grade...HELLO SUMMER!

Roslyn's final "journal entry" from Kindergarten...priceless!

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Field Trip Joys with the Big Kids!

Last week I was fortunate enough to chaperone Andray and Roslyn's field trip to the Pioneer Park.

What an incredible day spent with these two and their classmates!

I'm just thankful that I'm still "cool enough" to sit with on the school bus ;)

Treasure these moments!

I love history!

Classes were held in this one-room Classroom up until 1970!

Brings back great memories of watching Little House on the Prairie episodes on TV and reading all the chapter books!

The pictures in all the old homes were so neat to look at and read!

Roslyn and I both gasped when we saw these beautiful, old wedding dresses hanging in one of the old homes at Pioneer Park.

Trust me, Roslyn is already planning her future wedding! What a beauty!

Priceless day with the my big kids!

Best buds for life!

Wish I could keep them "little" forever!

Monday, May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day...

Hope you all had a blessed Memorial Day Weekend.

Jake and I had a blast with our kiddos...enjoyed the simple things in life this weekend - including our Rozzy Roz turning 6 years old! Hard to believe!

Lots to be thankful for...

This weekend we thank service members for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. A special thank you to my dad who served in Vietnam, and to my Gpa Shorty who served in WWII.
You are my HEROS!