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?!

Lilly turns 5! Oh my!

For Lilly's 5th birthday this year we headed out to Dighton to be there for my little brother's Senior Prom. So here are a few pictures from the weekend. She did get to open gifts 3 different times, so for a 5 year, what could be better?!



Here is one of the first gifts she opened. Memaw and Papa John have sent her these "pretty" dolls for each one of her birthdays. She loves them and is always excited when she opens the gift.

Littlest pet shops? Absolutely. And not the only one she received.

Andy and Daddy enjoyed playing "hit me on the head" with this Little Mermaid ball. He had fun, with only a few fights between the two about the gift opening.

Beautiful baby Mayci. Isn't she growing like a little weed?!

And I must say, this was the best game that my kids have received thus far. Her and Andy have spent hours upon hours playing Elefun. The next 5 year old birthday party we attend, I will be purchasing this game for them.

Andy's First Potty

Lilly was trying to help Andy do his business. I don't think she was much help, but it was a great photo opt!! And yes, there is a potty chair under Andy...

Easter Fun

We colored eggs on Saturday and Lilly and Andy both enjoyed it. Andy was finally old enough to "draw" on his eggs and loved watching them change colors.

On Easter morning, we found the baskets and as you can see, Andy was already on his way to getting for church. They are so cute when they pose these days together, although what you don't see after the last one is Andy screaming and hitting her to let go.





After church, the Snook family made the trek back to Meriden for lunch at our house. We ate and then had the Easter Egg Hunt. Unfortunately it was raining, so we had to improvise and do the hunt in the basement.

Absolutely love this picture of Andy and Aunt Cara. They were under the table looking for eggs!

Pretty Poses, All in a Row

Just having some fun on a Pajama Tuesday!

For those of you who don't know, Andy, Lilly and I have Pajama Tuesday every week. As the name suggests, we don't get out of our jamies unless we absolutely have to. We spend the day playing, eating and just having fun. (With nap time for mom too!) We enjoy our days of just hanging out at the house and not having any schedule or anything we have to do. I think everyone should be allowed to have Pajama Tuesday. If only in a perfect world!

Mayci's First Visit

Lucky us, Aunt Chelle, Mayci and Nana got to come up while Chelle's on maternity leave. They stayed for 4 days while I was at a conference in Wichita. I did get to see them the first 2 days and we got to go to Disney on Ice. It was so fun, and my mom had a blast! Her and Lilly were like 2 peas in a pod. Very excited. Little Mayci is growing like a weed and I barely recognized her. Good thing for us, we get to see her about every two weeks this spring!

Additional Photos From the Hospital