One Big Catch Up!

June 30th, really?!

Well here's one giant post to catch back up.

Natalie's pet mouse is no longer with us :(  We could tell she wasn't feeling well when she slowed down and was breathing heavy.  We enjoyed having you in our family sweet Isabella.  This has brought up many "heaven" conversations and questions from Lauren.

See the black heart on her back?

Valla bridged up from Brownies to Junior Girl Scouts.

Natalie bridged from Daisies to Brownie Girl Scouts!

Pool fun with Aunt Amy and soon to be Uncle Michael.

Both Girl Scout troops marched in the Sanford Memorial Day Parade. (I was so excited we had so many more Girl Scouts participate this year, over 65!)

 Lauren's last day of 2 yo preschool.

 saying goodbye to friends :)

Valla did awesome in 3rd grade, straight A's all year and amazing state test scores.

Natalie did a fabulous job in 1st grade!

LAST DAY of SCHOOL!

LG had quite the birthday extravaganza!  It kicked off with a special visit from her good friend, Cara, who wasn't going to be able to make it to her party.  She calls this her "Nemo birthday".

Then a few days later we had lots of friends and family over to celebrate!

I had fun making her cupcake creation.

Guess who over did it and felt a little ill?

Even the big kids liked the face painter!

"I'm 3!"

Opening her gift from Mom and Dad.

1st ride, love the baby doll seat on the back :)

 Girls wanted to camp out on the back patio.  Granted they had air mattresses and silky sheets.  The older two made it all night.

The gang at Sea World.

Dress Rehearsal time...

They did such a great job!

My birthday dinner, YUMMO.

All I asked her was, "please get the green beans from the fridge."  Not sure how that requires sitting in front of the fridge on a stool.

Natalie did her 2 night sleepaway Girl Scout camp, without knowing anyone else going.  She did great and had a fun time!

Settled in her bunk

Val surprised her with a "lovey" to keep her company.

Valla is becoming very comfortable in the kitchen.  She made this lemon pudding pie on her own.  Graham cracker crust from scratch!

We had a great mini beach vacation at Daytona.  We did not make this, but were very impressed.

Yes, that's a bunny, on a leash, at the beach.  No idea why.

Let's see what July brings!