Sunday, June 3, 2012

School's Out For Summer!

M&E had their final day at St. Mark a couple of weeks ago. Next year, they are off to kindergarten! While I can't believe we got here so quickly, I'm excited for next year. I think they're going to have a blast and it will be fun to watch them learn and grow.

First Day at St. Mark:

Last Day at St. Mark:

Well, that's enough to bring a tear to my eyes. **Sniffle, sniffle.**

Ward Dedication/Update


Ward was dedicated at church on Mother's Day. It is always such a sweet service and a welcome reminder of the importance of raising our children in a Christ-centered home. Afterwards, we enjoyed a meal that I didn't cook and I was showered in flowers and cards from my sweet family. 


Speaking of this little angel cakes, he is just about the sweetest thing EVER. He got his top two teeth in the past couple of weeks so he now has four whole teeth. He can wave and clap. He loves dogs and says "woof woof" whenever he sees one. He has the sweetest little voice and talks often. He has started to rock a little bit and will lunge forward if he sees something he wants. He will also scoot backwards some, but he is not crawling. He does not like the feel of anything on his feet and refuses to put any weight on his legs, so no standing either. His pretty blonde hair has gotten curly in the back, so that along with his big beautiful blue eyes warrant him many "She is just so pretty!" comments when we're out and about. I just smile and say thank you as I walk away with my little boy in his truck outfit. Silly people. Ward has been napping much better lately and still sleeps great through the night. As of a few weeks ago, he is also weaned. He is now indulging in the likes of hamburgers, whole milk, juice, macaroni, asparagus and ANYTHING else we put in front of him. He eats what we eat. The boy loves to eat and would eat until he literally overflows if we let him. This little baby is so loved and gets loads of kisses and hugs all day everyday. What a fun addition to our family he is!

2012 Ballet Recital


Madeline LOVED ballet this year and it culminated in a beautiful performance about a month ago. The theme was "All Things Bright and Beautiful." The little ballerinas all sang the song together before their individual class performances. Each class had a seasonal theme and M's was "fall leaves." I got a video of the rehearsal as no recording was allowed during the actual recital. M worked out the kinks in the rehearsal and did an excellent job in the actual recital. It was (for lack of better words) so stinkin' cute.


She was awarded a bouquet of flowers from her boys and she received her real reward (read: bribe) for a job well done afterwards in the form of painted toenails (her first time and a very effective bribe).


M is looking forward to more ballet next year!