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October 5, 2009
Gavin and Blake were awarded the "Peacekeeper" honor at their school. It is Christ the King's version of "student of the month". Their teachers wrote the most wonderful things about them. I was so so proud of them. There teachers said that they were so kind, shared without having to be told, listened, were well mannered, and Blake's teacher actually called him an "angel of God". I thought that was pretty profound. My cup runeth over....
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I was so proud of them yesterday. They are model students!
- Sara Hahne
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September, 2009
Gavin and Blake have started school at Christ the King, and are really doing well being separated. They have different personalites, so they are drawn to different playmates, and activities. Blake is quiet, likes to read, and is very well behaved in class. His teacher raves about him everyday I pick him up. Gavin is gregarious, outgoing, and drawn to more active kids. His teacher matches his personality....don't know if that is the best choice...but so far we are good. The boys started another season of soccer, and get to play with their school mates, and Sammy V...which was unexpected but such a treat. Our families are very close, and our children have literally grown up together. It is nice to spend Saturdays watching soccer games with them. The boys seem to be enjoying soccer so far. They aren't exactly "aggressive"...but are fun to watch. And of course all we care about is that they are having fun at this juncture. Olympic training will begin after the age of 7...kidding.
Maggie is doing great! Sweet little baby...full of herself...and in awe of her big brothers. Of course she wants to do EVERHTHING they are doing, which can be challenging...and had led to a couple of meltdowns. HA HA! So far we are enjoying the fall. So excited for Halloween!!
The Graves have had BUSY month. We have been to Bush Gardens, Ocean Breeze, Alabama, the pool, bike rides, and the beach. We got to visit with my childhood friend Jessica a TON, and the kids absolutely adored her. We have spent a lot of time with The Parr family, mommy's long lost sister...and their baby Summer who is Maggie's age. We had a rain soaked fabulous day at Busch Gardens with Jessica, who is such a trooper, and a wonderful friend! We rode pretty much EVERY ride possible at Busch Gardens. Gavin and Blake rode their first roller coaster (The Big bad Wolf)...honestly mommy' teared up a little...We have spent a lot of time with the Veverka family, who we love so much as well. The summer has FLOWN by. The boys have one more year of Preschool, and are starting at a new school. August 25th is coming up fast.
We spent a week in Alabama with Adam's grandparents who are the most gracious and kind people. We ate wonderful food, and spent some much needed quality time with Adam's Dad, and cousins. Hopefully those pics will be sent via email soon. Gavin, Blake and Maggie, are growing up so fast. They are healthy, love the outdoors, but mostly each other. It is such a gift to watch our babies be so bonded and love one another. I hope they are able to stay this close all their lives. I feel so blessed as a mother to have this opportunity. i joke that God made a mistake and gave us the wrong kids because they are just such amazing children...i never imagined this would be my purpose. I am so so so blessed with great family and friends. Thank you.
Maggie Rose is turning one tommorow...my baby...is WALKING...so bitter sweet. I can't believe my daughter is one. She is such a precious precious love. The kids and I have been going to the beach, and the pool . The boys are obsessed with BATMAN, SPIDERMAN, and STAR WARS...yay for me. HA HA. All the kids love being outside so that is where we spend our summers...luckily our friends, the Verostics like the outdoors as well....We are traveling to Alabama in a couple of weeks (by car YIKES) to visit Adam's grandparents. We are really excited for the trip...(maybe not the 16 hour car ride). Everyone is happy and healthy...and really isn't that what matters. Much much love.
Happy Warm Weather! Gavin and Blake are starting T ball in june...and we are moving next weekend. Maggie was baptized this past weekend, and her godparents, Charlene, and Justin were so wonderful. We had a great family cookout, and can't wait for summer! We are excited for the beach, pool, and lots of outdoor fun! Much love.
The Graves went on a roadtrip with Bunkie, and Tom Tom...that would be our GPS that yells at us! HA! We got to visit our Aunts, and Cousins, and see the Smithsonian and the Baltimore Aquarium! It was a busy trip, but so much fun. The boys had an absolute BLAST...they got to see REAL dinosaur fossils...the T REX at the Natural History Museum...and all the great exibits, and animals. That museum was amazing. We had great food, and great company, and can't wait for another visit.
Josh is in Rome for work. Currently traveling and exploring, and having a wonderful time. We are so jealous! Ughhhh what I would give for a trip to Italy...Summer is coming...up next is our nephews first birthday in Richmond! Time flies...
What a beautiful day for Easter. Dinner at Bunkie's was wonderful as always. We missed Uncle Josh, who is traveling in Rome for work. Poor Blake was sick and home with Daddy and Grandpa...Gavin got to have a special night with Bunkie, all by himself..So glad i got to spend some much needed quality time with my twin nephews...Such precious precious babies in this family. We are incredibly blessed. Happy Spring!
All is swell in the Graves household. We have our house on the market, AGAIN! Hoping for a miracle in this market. I ran the Shamrock half marathon with a college team mate, Misa, Josh, and Jen...it was brutal. I did it in 1:46...about an 8 minute mile...Pretty good for a mother of three. Josh of course ran it in 1:21...with the Kenyans. So nice to have a college buddy to run with, and of course she made two new life long best friends in Gavin and Blake when she decided to play...yes, DINOSAURS with them. They call her Misa Saurus...and miss her daily!! HA!
Last minute I decided to do the UKROP 10k (6.2) with my friend Kelly. It was just the girls (Kelly, Mags, Abs, and me)...and I did it in 46 minutes...7:30 pace...pretty fast...and again, BRUTAL! I am really enjoying running and training for these races. I joke that all this excericise is free therapy! HA HA
Life is a little bit stressful with our housing situation...but we are hopeful things will turn around and we will be in a better place soon. Adam and I LOVE learning experiences...ha ha ha...we just have so many of them. We are sucking up all this great weather...and ready for the EASTER bunny...and good times with our family!
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Love you guys!!! Can't wait to see you in a couple days!
- Lisa
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Blake and Gavin are almost done with PK3. They are growing up so fast, I can't even believe it. They are so smart, creative, and inventive. They really love school, and all the friends they have made at Holy Trinity. I am helping out with field hockey and really having fun doing it. Adam is still working at Verizon, and is one of their top technicians. Maggie is 8 months old, and crawling all over the place. She is such a joy to our family. Her brothers just adore her, and she has such a special bond with them. I feel so blessed to have these three angels, but more blessed that they have each other. Team Graves is soooooo excited for beach weather.
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