The Big Stage

Miss Olivia has spent every Saturday morning for the last 9 months dancing her little heart out and preparing for the big stage! We have LOVED Diane's School of dance this year!  It has been extra special for me, seeing Olivia dance in the same place I danced as a little girl!

Last Friday and Saturday we celebrated Olivia's first year of dance at the Dance Hall!  Olivia LOVED putting on her fancy costumes, getting her hair done by her Aunt Emily, and even getting to wear a little makeup!  When she made it to the stage, she was all smiles as she moved her little bootie to Fresh Beat Band and A You're Adorable.  She ended her big day with flowers from Grammie and Grandad and Mommy and Daddy!  Moments after leaving the recital, we received a phone call from Papa that Olivia and Johnny's cousin, Reagan, had arrived!! We were also off to celebrate Maggie's birthday!  What a fantastic, fun filled weekend!!

We've only been off of dance for a week, and Olivia has asked me twice when summer dance starts!  She said she misses Miss Megan, Miss Jennifer, Miss Sarah and all of her dance friends!   I think we have a future dancer on our hands!

 Maddie and Olivia

 Olivia and Kaylin

 Olivia and Miss Jennifer

 Ava and Olivia

 In line and ready to go!

 Olivia and Maggie

Mother's Day Tea

On Thursday, May 9th Olivia's preschool hosted a Mother's Day Tea Party!  I was so thankful I got to take off the morning from school and go be a mommy! When I arrived each mommy had a special spot.  I enjoyed visiting with Brooke's mommy and admiring Olivia's memory book as we waited for our preschoolers to make their appearance.

Ms. Tonya brought in her class and us mommies were serenaded! I loved all of the sweet songs!  Olivia was so excited to see me!  She kept waving to me from the risers!  After the songs, we ate together.  I will always remember our special tea together!

Getting ready to sing!!

 My beautiful mother's day gift made by Miss Olivia!!

My sweet card!

Olivia's first teacher Ms. Tonya!  I can only hope we have many more fabulous teachers just like this sweet one!

Standing next  to the portrait she made of me! 

Olivia and her friend Blake! Olivia and Blake were in the same preschool and dance class this year!

 Olivia and her friend, Brooke!

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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

I just adore days like today!  The sun is shining, there is a slight breeze and there is nowhere I'd rather be than outside with the hubs and my two kiddos!  Michael and I knew it was supposed to be a beautiful day so we headed to Deanna Rose to enjoy my day off!

Johnny and Olivia were both pumped!  These kids LOVE being outside!  We had a blast doing all the fun things that this little farmstead had to offer. We played on the playgrounds, mined for mineral rocks,  rode little trikes, fed the animals and of course had to eat ice cream!  We ended the day with a picnic lunch!  I do love my job but today made me VERY excited for summer!  I can't believe I only have five weeks left.  I am dreaming about sunny days ahead with my family!

Our Little Guy Is 2!

Our little guy is two! I can't believe how fast the last two years have flown by!  I just want to freeze time and keep him as little as possible!

Johnny is so much fun these days.  He is talking up a storm.  His favorite song is "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"!  He belts it out all the time.  Yesterday when we were at church and the congregation was completely quiet, Johnny sang "1,2,3, Old Ball Game." He definitely got a few laughs and smiles.

Last week I was rocking Johnny and saying prayers.  I must add I love that he still lets me rock him!  As I was saying the prayers I say each night I prayed "God bless mommy and daddy, Olivia and baby Johnny" With his big blue eyes, Johnny sat up and looked at me and said "Mommy I not a baby"  and then "I wove you mommy!" MELTS.MY.HEART.  I just adore this little guy!

Olivia was so excited to help Johnny celebrate his birthday! We invited all of his buddies and family to McDonald's for a fun filled second birthday! The theme was Toy Story because our little man LOVES Buzz and Woody!  The party was a huge success and we are so grateful that our friends and family got to help us celebrate our favorite little guy!