Spring is here!!

The change of seasons is always a time I love.  I love change and seasons bring just that.  Spring is here and we have been soaking it in!  

Nothing better than a spring morning coffee run!

Two trips in one weekend to our favorite flower nursery is a must!  Girls truly love it as much as I do.  Trudy went second time but no picture because it was just me and 4 girls, they really were good! Only thing missing this year was our Lulu.

Happy Girls ready for the annual Mom Prom!

Always a fun time!!

Can't believe we only have 2 weeks of school left!! Things have been super busy and fun!!  Teacher Appreciation week was a success, the All Star teachers were very thankful and the donuts at Trudy's school were a hit.  

Poppa and I had fun with it and truly appreciate all these ladies do to help our kiddos learn and grow, truly takes a village and we are lucky to have such a good village of people!

Happy Spring!!

Littles go Dancing!

These 2 couldn't have been more excited for "bring a friend"to dance night!!   All smiles all night.

Nobody looked back.  Happy little dancers!

The next night at the soccer game I look over at Matilda watching EK play ... I died at the socks!

It makes me so happy to see the love these sisters have for each other (trudy too!).  The Littles love EK and she loves them just as much. 

Best friends!!!

Life Lately

Lots of make believe play, helmets required!

Birthday Tea Party

Crazy Hair Day at school and Cards opener 

Nightly walks 

Rootbeer floats 

Saturday Morning swinging

Lilly for target!

Overcoming

Last week EK was so excited for her first soccer game. We did indoor last year but it was all drills.  The first game was rained out so she was super excited for Saturday.

We arrive ready to go and the coach approaches us and the little hand I'm hold clenches mine tight and she screams. Loud EK scream.  I'm standing there wondering what just happened and honestly not really sure what to do.  This was a first. So that begins our first soccer game that was mostly spent crying and on the sidelines.  Something truly had her feeling out of her comfort zone and I reassured her I was there, this was something fun she could do with friends but that she didn't have to play soccer.  I focused really hard to not pressure her or get frustrated.  

Let me be honest it was a tough hour for this momma.  It was a true circus act, littles having to potty every second because they thought the Johnny on the spot was fun, chill Trudy crawling away in the grass and my screamer.  A few moments I thought what the hell are we doing.....but then jump forward to this week.  

My girl overcame a big fear of her coach and loved every minute of the hour of soccer.  So much that this week we had to discuss that it's ok when the other team scores a goal and that we have to sub in and out so everyone gets a turn.  It was a completely different #6 soccer player this week.  

So why did we sign up for soccer...we have already learned more than the game of soccer. These are experiences and lessons that teach EK so much and also teach us so much about parenting.  It wasn't an easy or fun start for us or EK but we learned  alot.  So proud of you EK!

Oh Trudy! 10 months

This has been a big month of growing for you.  You started school and you love it! You love your teachers and new friends.  You learned quickly from school that in order to follow friends you have to crawl, now you are all over the place!! You have a modifyed  army crawl that allows you to scoot fast.  You are pulling up on anything you can reach and getting pretty steady with your standing.  You have lots to say and love to be loud! Eating is still one of your favorite times! Pasta and waffles are your favorite.  I don't think I have found a food you don't eat.  You mastered the Sippy and I can't believe you only have 2 months left of bottles.  You are getting so big! You are still the happiest babe.  You truly make people smile with that big grin you give!! We love you so much!  Gertrude, Trudy, and your teachers like to call you Gerty Girl!

Note to Trudy:

In life you will face times or things that need to change.  Change is hard but change is good.  Be strong enough embrace the new and with change will come new growth and new opportunities.   

Love you Trudy!

Happy Easter!

The best part of a Easter this year was hearing EK tell us what Easter was all about. "It's about Jesus, he died on the cross for us and rose again. He is in our heart". 

Very blessed to start off the day of celebrating with these sweet girls.

We continued with a successful mass with 4 little ones, yummy breakfast with great company,beautiful weather, lots of candy and then long naps!!!

4th Annual Egg Hunt

This event is one of my favorite traditions and it's one that gets better each year. The invite says 3rd Annual but a friend corrected me, this was our 4th year!

So many friends and so much fun on a beautiful Spring morning.

Group photo!!! Littles were not feeling the group photo again this year, maybe next year!

Poppa Rabbit ready for his big job. 

Hunting time!

The farmhouse is so fun to entertain and decorate.  The kiddos and adults enjoyed  the lunch and treats. Who doesn't like cheese balls in a carrot bag?!!

Best buds!

It was a beautiful day with the best company and once again we left the farm feeling full and happy for so many reasons.