Soccer Star

Addalyn was extremely excited to start soccer this week. 2 nights per week she'll have practice or a game and a practice. She did friggin' awesome at practice. She's not the best player yet (obviously), but man she makes me SO proud with her hustle every where she goes, and for paying attention to every single thing the coach says. Awesome job, Addy girl!

Kindergarten Enrollment *sigh

Addalyn officially became enrolled in Kindergarten this past week. I'd like to pretend that it was a wonderful evening filled with smiles and big hugs, but instead, Addy girl threw another one of her massive fits (that only some of you have been lucky enough to experience). She didn't like the way I fixed her hair, so after ripping her ponytail holder out twice, I decided walking to the school to let off some steam would be a good idea. You can see below that she was just not happy with me in general and especially unhappy that I brought that camera to remember this big day. She opted to walk way ahead of Mace and I. The only thing on Macey's mind though was the fear of there being actual foxes at Fox Hill Elementary School. :)

My plan worked! She was much sweeter by the time we got to her school. :)

And she was suddenly thrilled that I brought the camera and made me take a dozen pictures similar to this one.

Peeking in a classroom to see what this school stuff is all about.

Let Mommy's homework begin too! (holy cow this is a lot of information to take in)

More Preston Pictures

I have a plethora of random pictures that I wanted to post in case I ever get around to printing this blog. We had an amazing 19 days with Melanie and Preston which made them leaving extra difficult on us. Addalyn cried for Aunt Melmo the first 3 nights after she left, but luckily we've been able to Skype so we can continue to watch the little guy grow.

This sweet baby discovered his toes when he was here! It was so exciting. :)

An early morning cuddle session in my bed

Zan finally has another fella around! Aren't they just the cutest?!?

This is the starting line for backyard races. So entertaining. :)

Baby Preston loved the pool

Quality time with Nana

Quality time with Papa

Such a happy little guy

I love these little munchkins so darn much

I was happy to share my birthday balloons with Mr. Preston. He loved them!

Cousins

We tried several times to get a good group shot of all the cousins (obviously by "good" I mean everybody looking and happy--clothing and fixed hair were the least of our worries!).

They all lost focus except for Zander who just wanted to get the darn pictures over with

This would be perfect, except that the 8 year old was distracted by the jingling car keys that were supposed to get the baby's attention
Zan sure looks happy with those eyes closed!

Final attempt at a group shot (way to sit like a lady, Mace)
This will have to do!

Macey reading a book to Preston, Sterling and Addalyn (love this!)
Family hug :)

Poor Preston only had PINK options while he was here

Dance-A-Holic

When there's music playing, I guarantee you that Addalyn is dancing to it. She's a dancing machine! Here are a couple of funny videos (out of like, 30 to choose from) of the girls performing. Such entertainment!

Crown Center Fun

I love these amazing kiddos so very much! Such great friends they are. And it's so great that as they were able to run and scream and jump through the Crown Center Fountains, I was able to sit with their mama's and enjoy some Panera coffee and discuss life. Could not feel more blessed than I do during evenings like these.

Addalyn's 5th Birthday!

This beautiful little girl had a wonderful 5th birthday (a month and a half ago--whoops!). She woke up so happy, got to make pancakes and go to the pool at the sitter's that day and then off to Zona for her favorite dinner at Noodles and Company. Then she ran through the fountains and danced to music with her little sis and cousins which was followed by delicious dessert at Yogurtini. I love this amazing little lady more than life itself!

Our Florida Fun (Finally!)

Addalyn asked me to make a video out of our Florida pictures...little did she know, it would take me a month and a half! Haha! Sorry about that. The first minute and a half is all airplane pictures and videos. You can see that there were tons of ear ache and tummy ache complaints. It was miserable at the time, but the pictures are funny to look back on. We had an amazing week away with my awesome sister, her brand new baby boy and her wonderful husband. 1 week just wasn't long enough!

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My Wonderful Mother's Day

beautiful little ladies

swinging at the park

My sis and our kiddos

Michael making us dinner...as the poor cows in the background have to watch him grill their relatives!

it was WAY too windy to eat outside...

...so we moved our picnic to the back of the Durango!