Cuteness!

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Little Grass Shack

 Lilly's first dance recital is over, and thank goodness Hanna was here to help me!  It was kinda special because Hanna's first recital was also a hula dance!  

 Lilly and Zoe are two of the three youngest kiddos in the class.  They look so tiny next to the ones going on to kindergarten in the fall.  Kolbi, the tallest one, is the daughter of one of John's college roomies.  I love that these girls have only really know each other for a year, but are already buddies!  Lilly's class was so special because we knew so many of the girls!

 Every parent wants their child to get up there and perform, and Lilly did just that, with one small hitch. On the way out, she got mixed in with the front row instead of the back row, where she is supposed to stand.  I was in a near panic because I could tell she knew she was not in the right place.  She looked around, while dancing, and got over it.  I guess she thought she needed to be seen, and the front row was the place for her!  

 We practiced and practiced the booty shakin part over and over.  Lilly actually told me her legs weren't long enough to make her bottom wiggle!

 It was such a cute dance and overall great recital.  Lilly was so proud of herself and excited so many people came to watch her dance.  She carried the flowers her daddy gave her with her head held high (never mind I am the one who got the flowers, leave it to her dad to steal the credit!). 

The three amigos all did great and hopefully will dance together for many years to come.  

 I think it is safe to say they have come a long way since last summer!

Photo Dump

Just wanted to share a couple pictures I took on my phone.  Lilly has been working so hard lately to ride her trike all the way around the block. About 3/4 of the way she needed a break, so I had to drive.  

John and I had our first experience with Morel mushrooms.  Mom wasn't convinced we should eat them, but I told her I would have John eat them first and if he lived, I would have some too.  They were  good, but not as great as people make them out to be.  

I have no idea why, but the first picture of Lucy and our herd just won't seem to load the right way.  She was so fascinated and seemed to really enjoy the cows.  She even tried to moo!

The Big 1!

Baby Lucy is officially no longer a baby!  Good morning birthday girl! 

 Lots of family joined us for the big day.  I honestly think this is the best picture we have ever gotten with all 4 grand-babies!

 I thought Lucy would dive in and destroy her cake, but she neatly picked here and there. 

 Hanna, Grant, and Jack joined us via FaceTime to sing Happy Birthday.

 Lucy got spoiled and did pretty well opening the gifts.  Luckily she had lots of help when she needed it. 

 We all had such a great day and are so very blessed.   

Pete

Friday is finally here!   Lilly has been waiting all week to come to school with me and visit Pete the Cat!  He is one of her favorite book characters.  

She had been asking about him all week (does he talk, does he meow, will he read a book to me...)  She was so interested. 

Her eyes got huge when he came in the room.  He was way bigger than she expected.  She was all smiles the whole time, and chattered away about him the whole drive home.  It's stuff like this I am going to miss when I leave the school setting.  

Funny Farm

 Over the weekend, back when the weather was nice, we went to visit some family friends, who happen to own some exotic (and not so exotic) animals.  Abraham the donkey is just Lilly's size.

 Little Si the goat was only four days old.  He was so sweet.

Lucy loved him too!

 This guy is my absolute favorite.  Seriously, have you ever seen a cow with bangs?

 Lilly wanted to climb in the pen with the Peacock and Peahen.  

 Nothing cuter than big sister chasing the baby, who is not one bit baby anymore!

 Lilly went back at least a dozen times to visit Si and Willy. 

Lilly asked the other day if she could have her birthday at Gary's Farm, as we like to call it.  I am not sure if these animals are ready for a heard of four year olds, but it would save me from having to clean my house (and clean up afterwards too!)  Might have to seriously consider it!

Quick Visit

 The girls and I made a quick trip to KC since may parents were in town, and for one last hang out with Hanna and Grant before they move to Denver.  

Baby Lu was all smiles the whole time.  

The weather on Saturday was beautiful and we got in lots of outside time. 

 Did I mention these two are abandoning their god-children and favorite family members to move to Denver?  Losers!

 Lucy loves the swings just like Lilly did when she was that age.

Avery shared his beloved trains with Lilly and the two of them played forever out on the driveway.

It wasn't a long visit, but was enough for everyone to go home worn out!