Lilly had her DARLING preschool graduation a few weeks ago. She was so excited for it, and really worked on memorizing her poem and remembering all the words to the songs. Her favorite song this year was Puff the Magic Dragon. So cute. She made us so proud! She has loved preschool, and was really sad to be done. She has really excelled this past year. She is excellent at math, and is really working on learning to read. She loved her friends in school, and loved loved loved her teachers. Luckily, she will still get to say hello to them when we drop Claire off for school next year. She is warming up to the idea of Kindergarten, but she is still really nervous. I can't believe that she is starting kindergarten!! I can't even tell you how much I love this Lilly bug of mine. She is so sweet, and so fun to be around. Just last night, Anton and I were talking about how darling she is...she is at the best age, probably one of our favorites. Now, if time would just stop, that would be great!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Lilly is 5!!
Lilly Bug just had a birthday. She turned 5. 5!! How did that happen? I love this little 5 year old...more than I could ever express. She is so tender, so funny and quirky, she is beautiful, and so sweet. I can't believe she is 5! Happiest birthday sweet Lilly Bug! This Mama loves you to pieces!
Lilly age 5
1. What is your favorite
color? Pink
2. What is your favorite
toy? Calico Critters
3. What is your favorite
fruit? Watermelon and Pineapples
4. What is your favorite
tv show? Doc McStuffins
5. What is your favorite
thing to eat for lunch? Noddles
6. What is your favorite
outfit? Dresses
7. What is your favorite
game? Candyland
8. What is your favorite
snack? Fishies
9. What is your favorite
animal? Bunnies and horses
10. What is your favorite
song? Rock and Roll & Puff the Magic Dragon
11. What is your favorite
book? Piggies
12. Who is your best
friend? Dylan and Izzy
13. What is your favorite
cereal? Fruit Loops
14. What is your favorite
thing to do outside? Ride in the jeep
15. What is your favorite
drink? Chery Soda
16. What is your favorite
holiday? Christmas
17. What do you like to
take to bed with you at night? Blankie, and sleeping beauty
18. What is your favorite
thing to eat for breakfast? Pop Tarts
19. What do you want for
dinner on your birthday? La Cocina
20. What do you want to be
when you grow up? In a Rock & Roll band
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
3!
Happiest Birthday to the funniest, snuggliest, silliest, sweetest 3 year old in the whole world. I couldn't be more in love with my little Claire. She is still such a "bundle of joy". She makes us laugh each and every day, and never ceases to melt mine and her daddy's heart. I thank my Heavenly Father every day for the joyous blessing of being her mom. There isn't a job I could love more than being her mom.
Happy Birthday Claire Bear.
"We love you more"!!
Happy Birthday Claire Bear.
"We love you more"!!
Spring Break
The week after the camping trip, Lilly had spring break, so the girls and I stayed in St. George for the week. Last minute my sister-in-law Katie, and her 4 kids, decided to stay with us for a few days. I am SO glad she did. We had the most absolute perfect time. It was so fun! When she drove off to go home, I about burst into tears...I didn't want her to leave because it was so fun. We did movie nights, swam a lot at the pool, caught frogs on the golf course, went to the splash pad, rode bikes, played with "the big blue ball"...it was non stop fun. Seriously.
We also got to spend lots of time with my in laws. I got to meet baby Chambers...what a doll baby!! I could have held him all day long. The girls were in heaven being with another set of cousins, and seeing their Grandma and Pompa. There were several fun nights spent up at Grandma's house...we caught frogs in her pond (again!), and the girls had a hot do roast over their fire pit (I got a night off...heavenly!), and of course, Lilly got to have a sleepover, one of her very favorite things in the world. It is always so hard for me to come home from St. George. It is hard to leave the beautiful weather and cousins. Counting down the days until our next trip!!
We also got to spend lots of time with my in laws. I got to meet baby Chambers...what a doll baby!! I could have held him all day long. The girls were in heaven being with another set of cousins, and seeing their Grandma and Pompa. There were several fun nights spent up at Grandma's house...we caught frogs in her pond (again!), and the girls had a hot do roast over their fire pit (I got a night off...heavenly!), and of course, Lilly got to have a sleepover, one of her very favorite things in the world. It is always so hard for me to come home from St. George. It is hard to leave the beautiful weather and cousins. Counting down the days until our next trip!!
Snow Canyon
For spring break, my family took a camping trip to Snow Canyon. Growing up, we always used to spend Easter there, and we all have such fond memories of it. It was really one of the most fun trips our family has taken. The kids were so happy to ride bikes, play in the sand, roast marshmallow...all the typical camping things. And, no electronics. The kids were just kids...I loved it! My girls looooved sleeping in a tent, and they did so much better than I thought. The keep asking to go again. I loved being with my siblings and their cute kids. I miss being around them! It was 3 days of pure fun!
Tumbling Showcase
A few weeks ago, Lilly finished up her tumbling class, and had a Showcase for family and friends...so they could show off everything they learned. It was darling. Lilly did well, but most importantly, she enjoyed it! I could tell she was a little nervous to perform in front of a big crowd, but she did really well! As soon as she received her metal, she ran as fast as she could into her daddy's arms. It was so darling. Claire bear hugged her and was really excited for Lilly. It was a fun morning!!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
February Re-cap
What's happening in Lilly's world: She is in tumbling right now, and enjoys it. It's not something she will probably want to do again, but likes going. She isn't a big dancer/gymnastics kind of gal. That's ok, neither was I. She still prefers swimming, and still wants to learn how to dive. I thought for sure by now, she would have forgotten, or it would have lost its appeal over time, but she told me the other day, she wants to take diving this summer. She also wants to take singing lessons...she loves anything to do with music. If you ask her what she wants to be when she grows up, it is "a singer on stage, or a rock star". Hmm. We went to St. George and she was able to see cousins she doesn't get to see all that often. She loved it! They are all really cute together. I am glad she has such a cute relationship with her cousin Prentice, even though she lives far away. She also got to see Grandma and Grandpa Ballam...of course she loved showing off her swimming skills to them! She is starting to learn to read, and is really excited that she is getting the hang of it. I signed her up for Kindergarten, and she was NOT happy about it. She did NOT want to go into the school with me, and does NOT want to leave her preschool. Poor thing. She will do great though, I just know it. Health wise, she is doing great. She is on great medicine, so we haven't had any asthma attacks. We are hoping her lungs are getting a little stronger too. Cute little bug...love her to pieces!
Claire Bear is up to: She is so dang funny. Honestly. Every day she says something, does something, puts on some random outfit that makes us laugh. Like, genuinely laugh. She is so happy, and just wanders around the house all day talking and creating messes! She loves to dance to music after dinner, ride her Minnie Mouse bike, color, play play-dough, play with her blocks and puzzles. Really, she likes to do just about anything! We are growing out her bangs, and I think she looks so cute. I also signed her up for preschool for this fall...where has the time gone?! It needs to stop!! We met up with Anton's brother and his family at Chuck E Cheese, and she talks about it every single day. The girls had a great time. She is a little ray of sunshine. She is so happy, and brings me SO much joy. I couldn't love her more!
Anton: He is getting so anxious for this long, horrible winter to be over. He is ready to start hiking again. He has grown out his hair a little bit, and I think he looks SO handsome. Now, if he would only let me take his picture :) He took the leap and switched jobs at the first of the year. He is so happy, loves the guys he is working with, and is doing really well! I am so proud of him. Soon, he will start doing business in Bozeman, Mt., and he is really excited about it. It is such a great place, with great people. I love him. I am so lucky to have him.
I am really looking forward to warmer weather. We are all getting a little ancy around here. The trip to St. George did miracles for our spirits. We hope to see some warm weather soon, are excited to meet another niece or nephew soon, and are looking forward to our Camping trip to Snow Canyon soon!
Claire Bear is up to: She is so dang funny. Honestly. Every day she says something, does something, puts on some random outfit that makes us laugh. Like, genuinely laugh. She is so happy, and just wanders around the house all day talking and creating messes! She loves to dance to music after dinner, ride her Minnie Mouse bike, color, play play-dough, play with her blocks and puzzles. Really, she likes to do just about anything! We are growing out her bangs, and I think she looks so cute. I also signed her up for preschool for this fall...where has the time gone?! It needs to stop!! We met up with Anton's brother and his family at Chuck E Cheese, and she talks about it every single day. The girls had a great time. She is a little ray of sunshine. She is so happy, and brings me SO much joy. I couldn't love her more!
Anton: He is getting so anxious for this long, horrible winter to be over. He is ready to start hiking again. He has grown out his hair a little bit, and I think he looks SO handsome. Now, if he would only let me take his picture :) He took the leap and switched jobs at the first of the year. He is so happy, loves the guys he is working with, and is doing really well! I am so proud of him. Soon, he will start doing business in Bozeman, Mt., and he is really excited about it. It is such a great place, with great people. I love him. I am so lucky to have him.
I am really looking forward to warmer weather. We are all getting a little ancy around here. The trip to St. George did miracles for our spirits. We hope to see some warm weather soon, are excited to meet another niece or nephew soon, and are looking forward to our Camping trip to Snow Canyon soon!
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