First Piano Recital

Grant started taking piano lessons in the Fall.  We are so very proud of him for all the time he has put into practicing.  He has come a long way.  He doesn't always want to practice, but when he does, he really seems to enjoy it.  I think he could do very well some day if he really wants to put the effort into it.  I love that he loves music, and he has since he was a baby.  I really enjoy helping him learn and play.  I recorded him secretly one day playing and singing at the same time (which I love to do also).  It was so very precious.  I posted it to FB for one minute until he saw what I had done.  He started to cry. He was so embarrassed and made me take it down. He said he didn't want anyone to see it...that it was just something he liked to do alone.  So sweet.  So maybe you'll have to see it some other time.  He was playing and singing "It's a Small World".  Keep it up buddy!  I love listening to you play.  Reminds me so much of my childhood.  :)

Getting ready

"It's a Small World" Duet with his teacher.  

Duet with Cousin Sofia 

Getting his Music Achievement certificate...what a happy boy!

Other students

 With cousins Maggie and Sofia

Looking forward to playing more with you buddy!

Field Day

I loved Field Day growing up.  It was so fun for me...mostly because I was a little speed demon...mostly because I was so tiny.  Well, seems that Grant is following in those footsteps.  The speedy part and the tiny part.  Grant had a great time at his field day.  Surprisingly he was very nervous that he wasn't going to do well.  We really did not put any pressure on him, he does that all on his own. We just wanted him to have fun!  But I would say its very hard to match his little legs with those other boys in his grade.  He has to work twice as hard.  He did great and finished with a Second Place in the Dash, First Place in the Sack Race, and Second Place in the 400M run around the field.  I loved watching him! 

Watching the other races (with fellow 2nd grader...born the same month)

My handsome boy

Getting ready for the Dash

He's off!

Really he looks more like me, but no one will ever say that.  :)

Glad daddy could come too!

My sister and two of her kiddos, Ryan and Maggie

Sack Race (which he may or may not have started before they said GO!)

But it really didn't matter, because only tiny legs can run full speed in a sack!

Love him so much!

Grant and Ryan...best of friends...worst enemies.  Just like brothers.

Grant (8) and Ryan (7)

Preschool Graduation

Molly finished 4s preschool this May.  I can't believe she is heading to kindergarten next fall.  She is so excited.  I'm so proud of the girl she grew into this year.  She still has a shy personality but has become more outgoing each year.  She had a great time and learned a lot this year.  I'm looking forward to watching her grow academically and spiritually.  She has such a caring and kind heart, and I love to see her smile!

Proud siblings

Yay Mols!

My Babies

Happy Mother's Day to me.  These are my babies.  I can't believe I have been a mom for 8 years now.  Time is flying by.  They have filled my life with such amazing joy.  Each one is so special in their own way and I'm so thankful to God for their healthy little bodies growing up so big and strong.  Thanks guys for letting me be your mom.  I love you all so much.  More than you will ever realize I'm sure.  Thanks for the homemade cards and the breakfast in bed!

{4th} Easter Egg Hunt

So I know it's ridiculous to have so many egg hunts, but I just try to think of it as more opportunities to tell my kids the TRUE meaning of Easter.  I heard on the radio that at some point the egg hunts did have a Christian meaning...and they were painted red for the BLOOD THAT JESUS SHED...and I think they hid the eggs as JESUS WAS HIDDEN AWAY IN THE TOMB...but HE HAS RISEN!!  So we hope you all had a very blessed Easter as we thank God for the amazing gift of salvation He has given us through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus! Amen!

Easter Baskets

Charley girl

Nice hair Mols

Good one!

Sisters are the best

I love early morning smiles

and early morning eyes

and early morning hair

Punch balloons are fun

kept them busy for at least fifteen minutes!

 Happy Easter!

{3rd} Easter Egg Hunt

We really love Easter Egg Hunts.  This was our third hunt...but really just another reason to spend time with family.  We had a nice day at the Egypt Valley Egg hunt with Grammie and Grandpa!

Hugs from the Easter Bunny

Grandpa and the bunny

Mols and Grammie

Hey there Stud

Nunny the bunny joined us as well.

 Think Charley's coat is a 12m coat. Ha.

 We love Grammie and Grandpa

 Family Shot

{2nd} Easter Egg Hunt

Our second Easter Egg hunt was the West Village hunt, about an hour after our first.  

More goodies!

One...two...three...

Charley and Grace

Brady

Graham

Grace, Charley and Mols

Grant's turn!

Egg-y Eyes

My munchkins

Happy Easter!