Dance Recitals '18!

We always look forward to our spring dance recitals - they are so impressive and energetic, and this year certainly didn't disappoint!! I got smart this year and took most of the pictures and videos during dress rehearsal so I could enjoy the actual show (especially since Nora performed in all 3 shows!!)

Nora and Lilah both performed in the opening number:

Nora's tap:

Ella's ballet:

Nora's jazz:

Nora's contemporary:

Nora's ballet:

Ella's tap:

Since Nora performed in all 3 shows, we had a lot of "down time" in between. Which means she left little gems on my phone:

It also gave us time to go to lunch and shop a bit in between shows. Love one-on-one time with my oldest girl - we truly need it in this season of life, and it's very few and far between:

Nora got very emotional after her final show - this *may* be her last year at DSD for a while because she has decided to cheer next year for Fairplay Middle. We will just see what God has in store for her....

Cheers to our tiny dancers!! Never miss that chance to dance!!!

Mother's Day '18!

Mother's Day 2018 was beautiful and low-key and spent with my wonderful mama, and my sweet babies who made ME a mama! 

While my sweet girls gave me numerous gifts that they hand-picked (including a psychedelic essential oil diffuser that is the downright BOMB), they only thing I asked for was a few pictures with all my favorite girls. 

Josh still has those photography skills up his sleeve:

The rest of the day was spent on the boat....eating, sipping, lounging, and swimming. Just perfect....I was "Captain Mom" for the day:

Such a simple and perfect day. So very grateful for all the amazing moms in my life!!

Cheers to all the moms - the most important job on the planet!!

Renaissance Festival '18!!

We missed our trip to the Renaissance Festival last year due to weather (we waited until the very last day, and it monsooned, of course). But boy, did we make up for it this year!!

Turkey legs for days!!!

And HONESTLY the best pineapple-whip that I have ever tasted in my life!!

Such a fun time with my girls:

The wenches.....they had a big crush on Josh. So hilarious!!

Watching the jousting show:

Silly Bobby:

Of course, Daddy had to get in on the "Mona photo"

The birds are always so amazing!!!

This one about attacked me:

Josh's favorite bird:

Time for some rides!!

They loved feeding the animals:

And riding the camels!

Such a wonderful time with the fam at one of our favorite festivals!!

Cheers to wenches and turkey legs!!