My Girl

spent 3 fun days in Disneyland last week!

 This was her senior mini-term. (lucky!)

She had a great time hanging out with her friends!

 And she has an amazing group of friends!!

 What a wonderful way to spend their last "school" days together before graduation. They had soooo much fun!

 After they returned home, it was time to get suited up to receive their diplomas!

Congratulations, Em! Great job! We are so proud of you!

7 Months (a little late!)

Anna is 7 months old! 

Actually, she was back on the 14th, but both of us were horribly sick with a stomach bug that day, so we waited to take the pics until now. We are both feeling much better!

 Oh this girl! She is one ball of energy, from the tips of her tiny toes all the way to her red curls! She never stops moving!! Which explains why she only weighs 16 lbs.

 Her eye color? Still a mystery! Maybe going to be green, but probably hazel. She's definitely got a lifetime of sunscreen ahead of her though! :)

 She's a big talker too. She loves to babble in her little girly voice.

And clapping?

 She's a pro by now!

Yay, Annie!!

My Ballerina

Beautifully,

 gracefully,

 she dances across the stage.

 Turning,

 leaping.

 Filling our eyes with tears,

 and our hearts with happiness,

 she joyfully pursues her passion.

Well done, my Sarah!

Rain or Not,

 it's officially summer.

 There will be summer activities,

 such as water gun fights,

 no matter what!

You Know...

most days pass by in a blur.

 Life can be so busy that it's hard to catch your breath and truly reflect on the blessings that surround you.

 And there are many.

Guys and Dolls

My kids are so talented! Their school's spring musical was Guys and Dolls this year.

 Emily was the tour guide in the opening scene.

 Seth was Benny Southstreet.

 As a seventh grader, he has never sung a solo before (in public, that is! At home he's been singing since he was born!)

He was incredible! A total natural!

 Megan was cast as Miss Adelaide.

 Everyone who doesn't know her wanted to know if she really has a New York accent. Nope! She's just that good!

 She was

AH-MAZ-ING!!

 Emily also got to be an audience member, and later, a Havana dancer. That girl can move! :)

 Seth singing another solo! Wow!

 Megan getting ready to smack him with the newspaper.

Emily's main role: General Cartwright. She was great!

 The show was a complete success! My kids are all totally blessed to feel comfortable onstage and are amazing actors. They LOVE doing this and I LOVE watching them!!

My Birthday Boys

Yesterday Josiah turned 2 and today Seth turns 13. Born one day shy of exactly 11 years apart and yet more like twins than just brothers.

They share a special bond that makes my heart happy. Seth has tucked Sy under his wing. And Sy thinks of Seth as his hero.

We celebrated their birthdays together last night and had a motocross birthday cake.

 Sy loved his birthday present, a PW50.

 Which allows him to be just like his big brother.

 Who is an amazing guy! I love him so. I wish him a lifetime of happiness!

 And also to you, mini monster man. May you grow to become everything God wants you to be.

Happy Birthday, my sons! I hope you both know how much you mean to me.