Oh, You Beautiful Doll

This year Lilly got to take tap and ballet and the year ended in a great performance. She loves dancing and had so much fun with the girls in her class. Even though she wanted a pink dress, she was very excited to get to wear this costume, but most of all, she couldn't wait to put on make-up. Luckily Stacy had a class to show us how to do the make-up for stage performances, as I wouldn't have known.





We've been singing, "Oh, You Beautiful Doll" for almost 6 months now. I have to admit, I'm ready for a new song!





Lilly and Miss Stacy, her teacher. She is so patient with the girls and is a great teacher. Lilly can't wait for the summer session to start!

Mother's Day Traditions

As soon as Lilly could sit up, Michael had her outside planting flowers with him. Even though at that time she hated touching grass! This tradition has continued as he takes the kids and buys flowers for our outside pots for me for mother's day every year. The kids enjoy digging in the dirt and we have beautiful pots on our front porch the rest of the summer. I love that they do this and they love doing it!

Our other tradition is going to the Topeka Zoo with Josey and Denise. We have fun looking around for a couple hours on Sunday morning and then feasting at The Olive Garden. The Topeka Zoo is just the right size for little ones as by the time they're worn out, we've seen everything!

Derek's Graduation

My baby brother graduated from High School! I can't believe he's that old. I still see him as a 5 year old with cute dimples. Mom did surprisingly well that day, as she was a mess when my sister and I graduated!

Andy's 2nd Birthday

Andy turned 2, oh my gosh... my baby turned 2. Sorry, had a moment there. We were in Dighton for this weekend as my brother also graduated from high school. Nana was nice and made him a jello cake, which he ate up. Well, the whip cream on top anyway.

And it wouldn't have been a party without Wubzy, who Andy is obsessed with these days. Every night at 8:00 on Noggin if anyone would like to watch!

Lilly got to go ride the tractor with Uncle Chris. We couldn't get Andy anywhere near it.

Mayci was excited to be with us too. Can't you tell?!