Ballet

Emma's dance teacher didn't have a Spring recital this year, which was kind of a relief considering that it's such a busy time of year.  However, her teacher did invite parents to the final class before Summer break so that we could see the progress the kids made throughout the year.  I'm not delusional- I don't have Emma in dance classes because I think she'll develop into a prima ballerina (although I'd support her if that's what she really wanted to do.)   The reality is,  I pay for and drive her to these lessons each week because when she's dancing, she's truly happy.  She doesn't get caught up in perfection (actually she doesn't have much interest in anything that is even close to perfection.)  She's just fun.  She's sweet, beautiful, caring, kindhearted and loving.  And I'm not quite sure how she does it, but when I watch her dance with that cute little body, I see all those traits emanate from her all at once.  I love my Emma.

 

Mother's Day and a Birthday

The Saturday before Mother's Day this year, Trenton took the kids so that I could go with Shannon and my mom to enjoy a girls' day.  We went to Old Colorado City and enjoyed window shopping, gourmet cupcakes, and beautiful weather.  On Mother's Day, Trenton and the kids spoiled me with handmade gifts and so many hugs and kisses.  When Trenton asked what I'd like from him for Mother's Day, I asked if he could make it possible for me to do nothing more than go to church, and then come home and lounge in my pajamas all day.  So he waited on me all day- keeping the kids occupied and bringing me lunch, dinner, and dessert in bed.  I napped, and read, and watched my favorite movies.  It was pure heaven.  The next day was my 31st birthday. Trenton took the day off and spoiled me and Ben at a completely gluten-free restaurant, "Coquette's," and then we spent the afternoon looking at model homes (one of favorite things to do.)  That evening he cooked me a dinner with all my favorite foods as we caught up on "Grey's Anatomy."  Couldn't ask for a better man.  Thank you, Trenton.

 

Easter 2014

Christmas and Easter are officially my favorite holidays.  Not just for obvious reasons, but because Heather and Tim bring their family out for a visit.  The kids had such a wonderful Easter with their cousins.  They were also spoiled by the Easter Bunny, aunts, uncles, and both grandmas.  Thanks to everyone that made it a special holiday for my babies.  
  

Emma was so cute getting ready for bed the night before Easter.  She left a note for the EB, and even insisted we light a candle so he could find his way.  I especially love that the treats are sitting on a jack-o-lantern plate.