Shelby's Confirmation

Shelby was confirmed last weekend. I was thrilled to be her sponsor! As we walked up I teared up thinking that she was just a baby and remembering her first communion and now here we were and she was getting confirmed. I cannot believe that she will be a freshman next year and walking those same halls I used to. Time is a crazy thing and sure flies by. I love that we are able to see Shelby often, and oh does Rose LOVE her! I don't even see Rose when Shelby is around. 

Congratulations on your confirmation Shelby, We love you and loved being a part of your special day!

At Shelby's First Communion 

And Now...

The Office

I walked into daycare to get Miss Rose yesterday and guess who was in the office this time…My sweet Girl!!! Apparently she threw toys (on purpose) and hit a total of 5 kids. She then took two toys and hit a friend that was sitting on the carpet. She told me what happened in the cutest little voice like it was no big deal…I threw a dinosaur, roar! At Caydance. I had to try so hard not to break and smile or laugh at her, her face just looked so sweet and innocent...To punish her we did not let her have any sweets which was practically torturing her! When we came inside from playing she asked for a popsicle, no Rose you threw toys at your friends today you do not get a popsicle. Then she asked for an ice cream bar, no Rose you threw toys at your friends today you do not get an ice cream bar. Then apple sauce, Rose you already had an apple sauce. Then toast and jelly,  no Rose you threw toys at your friends today you do not get toast and jelly. Then her Easter Basket, no Rose you threw toys at your friends today you do not get any candy- she had had enough she said to me - STOP TALKING STOP TALKING as she is whining and crying! I looked at Kevin and he just said hmm I wonder where she gets her attitude from…
Kevin noted that clearly all of her requests showed that she wanted something sweet! We did not starve her, she did have dinner :)

How could this sweet face cause any trouble??

Elijah

So there is this boy in Rose's class named Elijah. Rose blames EVERYTHING on him and is always telling on him to us. She always says Elijah take my paci! Well today after I picked her up I asked what she did at school today. She said Elijah pulled my hair! I said thats not very nice, what happened to Elijah? And she responded with he went to the office. It just blows my mind that I can have actually conversations with her!

It Really So...

Rose's newest saying is really so… She has said It really so big, It really so fun, It really so cold, I really so cold, It really so hard, It really so soft. I love listening to what she has to say and the new things that come out of her mouth :)

Being Present

This is my constant reminder to be present each morning, day, and night with Rose. Phones, TVs, and computers are always within reach, and tempting, but I am working hard to not let anything distract me when I am with her. She does help by saying come on mommy lets play and taking my hand, or come sit next to me mommy, or lets snuggle and watch a movie. She has even reminded me herself to put the phone down- set it on the table mommy. Playing and Snuggling with her are always my favorite parts of the day. As Rose would put it, I really so lucky :)

Singing D-O-R-A Dora and Friends into the City

Thank You Grandma and Grandpa!

We are so thankful for my grandparents and making this another wonderful spring break! Kevin, Rose, and I all love spending this week with them. I love seeing how much Rose loves them and how excited she was to see and play with great grandma. I also love seeing Kevin and my grandpa and the connection they have, especially with golf. And I love the conversations I get to have especially in the rocking chairs, by the window with the sun shining and wine glass in hand, or on the porch. This is always one of my favorite weeks of the year to just be centered around love, around family and recharge, reconnect. Thank you grandma and grandpa for everything! We love you both so much and had the best time and can't wait to see you in a few weeks!

Rose was so excited to finally see great grandma!

Listening for the birdies with great grandma

  

3 Spring Breaks, 3 Trips to Arizona

One lucky girl to be able to go to Arizona each spring break! My have you grown and still so stinken adorable!

My Girl and I

I love this little girl so much and these photos of the two of us! She (and her daddy) are my everything. I am so blessed to be her mommy.