Mangum Mania 2012, Part 1

Memorial Day week-end, Mangum Mania erupted in Houston as Mangums of various shapes and sizes converged into town for a fun filled family reunion.  Within minutes cousins were playing like they had been together forever.

3 year old Clare found an instant friend in her big cousin Michael and loved hanging out with him all week-end.

We kicked off the week-end with some good ole' BBQ. 

Luke with one of his favorite people. Aunt Rachel

Don enjoying the food and family fun





Grammy handed out the traditional reunion birthday bags and we passed around cupcakes to celebrate everyone's birthdays.  Rachel designed some awesome shirts and bags for the reunion and Michael handed out the limited edition 2012 H-Town Music CD that we love to jam to. 

The next day we meet up at Kemah and took over the boardwalk in our Mangum Mania shirts.  It was so fun!



Riding Wipe Out 8 times in a row left Hayley a little green.



After a little  break in the A/C Hayley was back for more fun with cousins Lena & Colin

The train was a fun ride for kids of all ages!



Brea and Jenn



Grammy, Grandaddy, Lena &Colin



Michael chilling out



Lena and Luke taking flight

Jake, Jane and Grammy playing in the shade



Sweet Cousins, Amanda & Lena

Our gathering table




Luke stylin Bria's pink sunglasses



Jake's wild ride



Pooped out after a fun day!

Summer Vacation Begins!

June 1st we had to Welcome Summertime in style.

Fortunately for us, it was also National Donut Day, so a trip to Shipley's for some free donuts was in order!

What better way to kick off Summer than sign up at the library for the Summer Reading Program. Great books, fun prizes and activities all summer long. We love our library! 

1st Summer Reading Book

Jake "Get's a Clue" with a reading prize

Last Day of School

YAY! 

Looking a little different from the 1st Day of School - see here

End of School Awards & Parties

Jake and Hayley had their elementary school awards ceremony the last week of school.  Both were awarded numberous awards including ones for UIL participation, Exemplary Conduct, and Honor Roll.  Each were voted by their respective peers to receive the Good Citizenship Award for their class.  Way to go Hayley & Jake!

Michael finished finals and caught the bus to Kolter to catch Jake's awards.  Not too long ago it was little Michael getting the Citizenship Award...where did the time go?!!  Jake had quite the cheering section with Don, Michael, me, Luke & Brooklyn.  So fun!

 

Hayley's picture was a little blurry because as I was taking it, Luke escaped with my phone, ran up towards Hayley saying "Say Cheese Hayley", resulting in everyone laughing as I am making a grab for Luke while snapping a picture.  It was classic.



Laughing Hayley & Ms. Grimm



Sarika, Miriam, Chase & Hayley

 



 


Hayley & Ms. Kyle



Hayley & Ms. Curry

End of year parties included a Magician Show, signing T-Shirts and Playing at the Park.  Who said school wasn't any fun?!

It's Magic Time!

Luke taking over Jake's teacher's chair

Jake and Daniel

Hayley playing 4 square at the park