Easter

Easter morning was a bit crazy.  Church started earlier, we were teaching class so we had to get there even earlier than that, and the girls weren't in the most cooperative moods.  Therefore, this was the only picture I was able to capture before we left!!!

Micah started our tradition of leaving the girl's Easter baskets out by their beds the night before (empty) with the hopes that there would be a treat in there on Easter morning.  I love this tradition.  They were both so excited to see that there were actually treats there the next day! 

After church and apparently a costume change, we headed to JoJo and Papa's for an egg hunt!

Then, a couple of weeks later I dressed the girl's in their Easter dresses again and tried round two of pictures in the yard.  This time turned out much better than the first attempt! 

Spring Show

Each year our preschool puts on a Spring Show.  This year's theme was Creation.  The girls were so cute!  They both did a great job of singing, smiling, and doing all the hand motions. 

Grace was smiling and ready to go before she even found her place on stage!

One of Annalee's sweet teachers, Ms. Liz.  We will miss her so much next year!

Great job girls, Mommy was so proud of you! 

Hallelujah

Now that no one is reading my blog anymore, I've decided to update it!  I mainly write this blog as a timeline/chronicle of our lives and I've really missed not adding to it.  I'm hoping to catch up a little bit and continue on with what I've started. 

We'll start with something current and work our way back, how's that? 

Last week was Pre-K graduation.  Annalee was so excited and adorable.  She is really looking forward to kindergarten in the fall! 

They performed a cute little show with school songs, chapel songs, and graduation songs.  She was precious and only refused to do the hand motions on one song, but pre-warned me that she would not be doing them!  Love that girl! 

She spoke loud and clear and said she wanted to be a mommy and a gardener when she grows up.



I couldn't be more thankful for her wonderful teachers!  They were so amazing with her this year, teaching and molding her!  They are the most patient and kind ladies and we were blessed to be in their class. 

Disney Sneak Peak

I took over 400 pictures at Disney World this week, so I am still sorting through them, but here are a few for grandparents and aunts!

Chicago!!

Oh my goodness! We just had the best weekend hanging out with the Maxeys! They moved to the Chicago area this summer and we managed to make it up there to visit this weekend. Our main goal: hang out and enjoy each other's company. Mission accomplished!

Best friends reunited!!!



First stop after some yummy Chicago style hot dogs: Apple Orchard. This was a fall-lovin girl's dream! The weather was perfect, the kids were happy, and the apples were aplenty! We picked over 20lbs of Gala apples!

Will pretty much ate apples the whole time! Such a sweetie!

And what do you do with 20lbs of apples (besides eat them constantly the entire weekend)? You make the cover page dessert from Southern Living! Yum!

The guys made it to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Sunday after we walked to an adorable cafe for breakfast, so Karson and I hung out and let the kids play with every single toy they own. They were in heaven! Both nights we put the kids to bed on a giant pallet in their room...all four in a row. Unfortunately, Grace was ejected both nights for unruly behavior!

Monday we hopped the train for a little ride to another city for lunch and an adventure. Good times.

The hoodie gang.

We love you Maxeys and can't wait for another surprise visit very soon!!!

First Day of Preschool 2011

Ok, I have lots to catch up on from this summer, but I don't want to get even more behind with current events, so I'll just have to do the best I can to update both along the way here!

Today was our first day of preschool. It was greatness! The girls both love their classes and I love being there too! Today was Annalee's last first day at our preschool and then next year it's of to Kindergarten...sniff, sniff!!

The token backpack picture before heading out the door. Micah was so sweet to leave for work late this morning so he could cook us a yummy pancake breakfast and help with the morning routine. It's hard getting back into the swing of things!

Annalee had to pick out the perfect accessories for such a special day!

I don't think this is the last time I will get this sassy look when I'm trying to take her picture!!!