Let's Go Outside!

No, I'm not quoting the new Coleman ad...that's what we finally got to say yesterday afternoon. After tons of dreary, rainy days, the sun came out to play...and so did we! We played on the swing set, played ball and of course, blew bubbles! The wind was blowing a little, so it made it even easier to enjoy the big bubble maker. Even Maddie got in on the fun! It was almost therapeutic for everyone to finally get to release some energy in the great outdoors!

We are prepping for recital this weekend, thus Claire's curly hair (it was a trial run). And Gram and Poppy coming to visit!

Happy Mother's Day!

I love being a Mommy...it's my life and my love. My children are so sweet and loving and kind. They mean everything to me! I received some new earrings from the family on Friday. Sunday morning at church the children all sang a special song to their Mommy's and then gave them tulips. Claire had made several cards for me, and a funny book with things about me. Landon told me about 50 times "Happy Mother's Day!". I was just eating it up! Not to mention I pretty much didn't have to do anything yesterday! It was wonderful (I love you too, Daddy!). I am blessed to have two beautiful babies that call me Mommy (or yell Mommy) and a husband who respects the word Mommy. I hope all Mother's had a fabulous day!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

We woke up to rain again this morning. Actually, it was a pretty good thunderstorm, but wet, nonetheless. We did see the sun for about a day and a half, which was lovely. But the rain is back and now Mommy is searching for new things to chase away the rainy day blahs. Claire had an idea to get out our new craft book (thanks, gram!) and together she and Landon chose to make paper plate bugs..."because we can do it together" says Claire. So, you can see their creations. Now they are fighting again, and I'll have to come up with something else to keep the peace! Hopefully Legos (thanks, nana & papa!) and some performance time for the diva will keep things quiet awhile!

Claire and Landon with their "bugs". Yes, he's only wearing his "big boy underwear". This is generally how he spends his days...just ask anyone who lives in our neighborhood!

Claire and Maddie watching the rain. And Landon wearing Daddy's shoes. He told me he would fit in them "in about 3 years, Mommy". Any bets that he will?

Let the Sun Shine In...

After taking the girls to school in the rain and clouds for the third day in a row, I mentioned to Landon that I missed the sun. Landon says "I think the sun is on vacation, and the clouds have taken over." Certainly feels like it around here!

Planning

Claire's KG teacher asked me to send her a picture of Claire in her wedding attire. She just emailed me to tell me this conversation:
Mrs. Machan: "Claire you look so pretty. It makes me think forward 20 years to when you will be a bride."
Claire: "Well, you can be a bridesmaid."
She's already planning!

Wedding Dance Pictures

Gram & Landon, Poppy & Claire, Unkie & Claire...cuttin' a rug!

Daddy does the dip, Jr. Bride and Claire, Poppy gets a kiss.

The Event of the Season

This weekend we hauled up to Kansas so that Claire could be a flower girl in a friend of our family's wedding. She was super excited, albeit a little nervous. But she did terrific! We went to Gram and Poppy's first. Gram and I were also in the wedding, as lectors. So we hung out there until Friday evening when the three of us went to the rehearsal. Claire had no problems making friends with everyone (surprise, surprise) and was as prepared for her walk down the aisle as the adults. We went to a dinner afterwards and arrived back at Gram and Poppy's late. There was another first for Claire this weekend: sponge rollers. I've discovered through several bouts of recital pictures that Claire's hair is getting worse about holding curl, and we wanted it curly for the wedding. So sponge rollers went in before she could sleep, much to the princess's dismay. But they turned out perfect, as did her hair Saturday morning, I must say! She looked darling. We got to the church in time to get dressed and then watch the bride get dressed also before taking a few pictures. Then the moment finally came...I was so nervous I was sweating. Not about reading, but about Claire making it down the aisle. She did so with ease, and the wedding and dance went off without a hitch. Geoff joined us at the wedding and we stayed at Nana and Papa's that evening. We woke up Sunday morning, had some play time with our cousins, and then headed home to relax and go to bed early. It was a good time, not only the flower girl part, but getting to see family too!

Landon wasn't left out of the fun...Friday evening was a "boys night". He hung out with Poppy and Unkie and went fishing and played Wii. Landon attended the wedding too, but had the most fun at the dance that evening. I'll get pictures on tomorrow of that crazy fun!