Kindergarten graduation

Jessica graduated from Kindercare's Kindergarten program on the May 25th.  Although, I totally messed up the times & we arrived late, we did get to grab a few pics of her in her cap & gown.  Afterwards, we went out for a fancy dessert.  We are so proud of our big girl.  She has learned so much this year & today in class she actually read a book to the other kids.  I'm amazed by how far she's come this year & we are looking forward to many new things this next year.  Congrats to our graduate, we are so proud & love you so much!

Our beautiful graduate

The little one, just because

Jessica & Ms. Tiffany, Ms. Tiffany is from Birmingham, AL so she's special :)  She & Jessica were great friends this year, we are so thankful for her wonderful teacher

Ms. Roula is from France originally & she taught the kids some French this year, she has been so supportive of Jessica & always willing to give her hugs if she was sad or missed me, we are thankful

What better way to celebrate than with banana split cake

New house

Well, the move is mostly complete.  The girls love having their own rooms & their most favorite part is their new playhouse.  They've already got their little table & chairs in the playhouse & we expect they will spend many hours enjoying it.  Although, we will miss our other home, this new one has many things to offer as well.

Ella's 5th Birthday

Our little one turned 5 on May 16th.  Seriously, I can't believe Ella is 5.  I have very mixed emotions about 5.  It's wonderful to see your little one grow up, but so very bitter sweet.  Ella you are a precious child in every sense of the word.  You have brought so much joy to our family.  I can honestly say that in 5 years we've never had a day where you didn't give us something to smile about.  You are a beautiful, sweet little girl & have many friends.  Everyone at school & you meet loves you.   You dance through life.  If I could remember a snapshot about the person you are at 5, I would remember you skipping & dancing through Disney telling us that everyday was the "best day ever!"  You love life, you always have & I pray you always will.  You see the best in everything.  Your favorite show is Paw Patrol & this year we made a cake the day before your birthday to enjoy at home....Paw Patrol of course.  You love your kitten & call him "Pumpkin Wumpkin".  You enjoy coloring.  You really love doing anything outside.  Frisbee & soccer are your 2 favorite activities when you are not riding your Frozen bike.  You & Jessica really enjoy spending time with our little neighbor Corbin.  He's kind of a surrogate brother for the two of you & you look forward to playing together in the evenings or on weekends.  This was a special birthday for you because Daddy likes to make your 5th birthday a big one by giving you your 1st big girl Bible.  You are the popular girl in your Pre-k class especially with the boys because you are not afraid to get dirty & to dig for worms with them.  You favorite food is fruit & mac & cheese and for a treat you love gummies of any kind.  You do have a strong willed side & occasionally throw a tantrum to get your way, but are, thankfully, almost always good.  I love being your mommy & am so proud of the little girl you are.  You were showered with gifts this year & got many paw patrol related item, including light up sandals, new summer clothes, you got other goodies too including puppy surprise, which you had been asking for since Christmas.  It was a wonderful birthday & you said you had the "best birthday ever."

The day before your birthday with your Paw Patrol cake

Opening gifts

Her big girl Bible

Mother's Day 2016

Love these little ones more than they will ever know!  Blessed to be called their mom :)

Michael's 43rd

Dear blog, I'm sorry, but I don't have very much time in this season of my life to write.  We're busy & enjoying so much.  Michael celebrated 43 on May 9th.  We kept it simple this year with dinner at home & a homemade raspberry pie....made by yours truly.  The girls were thrilled to pick out cards for daddy this year and to "help" make his pie.  It was a simple, but sweet celebration at home.  Love you Michael!