Here is a video of our girls singing in their preschool program. C is in the back and SJ is in the front (you can't miss her head bopping). SJ loved to sing for everyone. This program was towards the end of the school year. Each day from this until the end of the year, SJ asked every morning. "I go to school, today?" If the answer was yes, then she would ask "Oh, I get to do concert?"
C's preschool graduation. She has grown up so much this year... we are proud of her and will miss her when she is at Kindergarten next year. Here she is singing her heart out.
(copying this post title from a couple of friends)
C and SJ needed 7 plates/bowls to set up for their "party." If you look closely you can see why... there were 7 guests: ponies, princesses, Big Bird- they aren't picky
The girls love to draw in my calendar. Apparently C is planning a trip to the zoo on Aug. 7th.
SJ couldn't figure out how I knew she got into my makeup until I told her to look in the mirror. She got a kick out of her reflection and said "I wook wike a siwwy baaand" (I look like a silly band).
(Also, I love that she calls polka dots "polkanots" and pony tails "veggie tales).
C excitedly asked me to come into the playroom, bc she had drawn a picture for me on the chalkboard. After a difficult afternoon, it brought a tear to my eye! She is such a sweet girl.
Greg's friend from work invited us out for a day at the lake.
(love this beautiful girl)
Greg re-lived his glorious bachelor days on the wake board
the girls went tubing and jumped off the dock 8,000 times
(Funny SJ story: she fell on the dock and busted her lip. All of the adults rushed to stop the bleeding and get ice and comfort her, but she pushed us all away to get to the place she was going before she fell and jump off that dock!)
and Nicolle and her big belly floated around in the water all afternoon.
An all-around great day
and now commences:
Greg listing the 100 reasons why we should get a boat
We plan to go to our favorite beach spot for a week in September... after the baby and recovery. I thought I wouldn't want to go while very pregnant. BUT, the weather got warm and I was dying to visit the beach. We found a great place for a weekend getaway and my sweet husband obliged.
SJ made some friends at the beach. My spycam caught her convincing them to share their snacks with her. Hilarious, because this is so typical of SJ.
She was kind enough to share the booty with her sister.
Greg's sand pit, version 2012. (His first time digging a pit while wearing blue-blockers)
I didn't get any photos of the pools, but the place we stayed had several pools, including 2 fun kiddie pools and a mini water park. Our girls loved it.
(proof that I was there)
It was a great way to spend a long mother's day weekend.
When we got home Greg and girls made me a yummy dinner.
1st: Greg's big race... the half marathon on TRAILS! He ran a 9:45 minute mile... an amazing feat for those steep trails and that distance. Also, he improved his time significantly over the last 2 years he ran this. Amazing what being finished with his MBA does for allowing him to actually train! The girls were great cheerleaders.
Next: C's final soccer game of the season and pizza party. Clara got the award for the "most times a soccer ball got kicked into her belly." She is super proud of her trophy.
The rest of the team fought over who got to give coach Greg his plaque.
And last: a choir concert
We sang this song, which is ridiculous because we are all classical singers and really can't pull this stuff off. Not to mention that this is a scene from Sister Act and is a favorite with high school choirs. I have to say, I do love the song, though. Especially when Lauren Hill sings it. I love the lyrics... they describe my testimony and why I live my life the way I do...
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore thee
God of Glory, Lord of Love
Melt the clouds of sin, sin and sadness Drive the dark of doubt away Drive it away Giver of immortal gladness Fill us Fill us with the light of day Light of day!
I'm not always the best at letting my kids (or my husband, for that matter) "help" in the kitchen. I like things done efficiently and my way! Today we had a great time in the kitchen together, so I wanted to record it. The girls helped me make lasagna and did a great job. They loved all of the different steps and layering and spreading things in the pan, and were so proud of the results.
SJ was so proud of herself for setting the table with these bunny plates. For the four of us, she set out about 10 plates, each with one quinoa croquette.
Here are some photos from our 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt/Brunch. The number of children has grown, significantly. The adults are now outnumbered by kids... yikes!
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Enjoying the spoils
Happy Easter!
I Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
C did great! She was right in there with all of the action (with a huge smile on her face) even though she is a year + younger than most of the kids on her team. We were so proud.
