Father's Day 2013

Father's Day. 

Wonderful. Relaxing. Enjoyable. 

We love you Dad!

Berry Picking

The benefits of not moving in June/July? You can go strawberry picking, AND, make lots of jam for the year ahead. Plus, what fun would picking loads of strawberries be if you can't stop to enjoy their awesome ice cream? Five minutes away and tons of good produce, we are lovin' this farm!

Graduation?

2020?!!!!! Enough said.

Violin Recital Summer '13

Kadyn had her first violin recital last week and did awesome. I'm so glad her teacher gives the kids an opportunity to do so. She is our one kiddo thus far who has wanted to juggle two instruments at once, but recently she got sick and had to miss a piano recital she'd worked hard for. This opportunity made up for the missed one, and although nervous, Kadyn later admitted she had a great time taking part and really enjoyed it.

Who Turned Two?

I seriously cannot believe our baby is two! What is going on with time? For those who don't know her, Azure is seriously thee greatest, happiest, coolest, two year old on the planet. Happy 2nd Birthday baby girl. We love you!

This Equals That

Staying in a home longer than 12 month equals....

a few new decorations.

 Karate classes at The Little Gym equals....

a fun graduation.

My awesome family equals....

a wonderful Mother's Day.

 Our new trampoline equals....

LOTS of laughter, LOTS of fun, and LOTS of tired kiddos.

 

8 Weeks Later......

Eight weeks ago the eldest gals both decided to sign up for a club that interested them. Ryley picked "Chorus and Drama", Kadyn picked "GoFar". They both had great experiences. Ryley landed a solo and was even given the chance to write part of the script. Since many of the children have deployed parents they also included a hero's salute. It was very sweet and touching. I have lots of video with Ryley's performance, but every one of the pictures came out fuzzy since they were movin' and grovin' the entire hour. Luckily I got one last shot as we left the school and headed for a "job well done" treat at FroYo! 

Kadyn trained three days a week (two at school with a coach, one at home on Saturdays) in hopes of running a 5k without stopping. Did she succeed? For sure! She was awesome. Steven and I ran right along side her for moral support. To make it more interesting, Steven would pick out random people ahead of us and we'd make goals to pass them by a certain time or distance. I didn't realize who I was dealing with until I decided to walk for 15 seconds. Seriously, just 15 seconds. I began running again to catch up with them but Kadyn had taken off. We were still a good ways from the finish line and that little girl was sprinting to the end! It was incredible. So proud of our awesome girls and the strength they possess inside and out!