1st Dance Recital

I have been more excited for this even more than she was as this was her first dance recital. I remember so many years of dancing and every year waiting for the recital to come to get all dolled up in my costume, makeup and hair done and to do what I loved most. Now it is my turn to be on the other side of things and be the one to watch my own start their own memories of dance.

She practiced her routine all the time and had it down as much as a almost 4 year old can. I for sure thought that she would be the best one up there. Just so you know I wasn't pressing her on that but to have fun. She was really excited about the hair, makeup and costume... until we got there. She was in tears and didn't want to go on stage. She got stage fright. And who could blame her. It is a scary thing to get up there in front of lots of people. She did however wipe away her tears when she received her flowers from her biggest fan, her daddy. Although we didn't get to see her do one step of her tap routine we were there to support her in her first recital. She loves to dance and wants to continue so maybe next year will be a little better of and experience.

No poses for her just a big smile is all she wanted to give us.

After all the tears of coming off stage she is happy to be with daddy.

Graduation

My computer has been misbehaving so I am a little late to posting the few events that happened this busy weekend. Julian officially graduated from Preschool on Friday. He is off to Kindergarden. Jared and I watched as he got his little diploma and the teachers put together little books of their favorite memories of the year with pictures. It was very cute. After all the kids got their diplomas they all did the Cha Cha Slide for all the parents. It was too cute. I was very sad when taking him to school knowing that he won't be going back and off to a big school with big kids. I am so happy that he had such a great experience at EPCC and made such great friends. My little boy is growing up and I am not sure that I am ready for this next step in his life.

Julian already not wanting to smile in pictures.

Doing the Cha Cha Slide.

#1 Reason for school ending

There are many reasons to be excited for school ending. I am looking forward to doing lots of swimming, maybe going to the zoo or aquarium, doing playdates with friends we don't usually get to see during the year. Also very excited to be able to sleep in just a little bit. There is one reason that tops my list though. I will be very happy when this week ends and I will no longer have to make lunches for school. It is so easy but yet such a daunting task and may I add annoying to do every night. Do I make peanut butter and jelly or a turkey sandwich? What else should I put with it? Chips, fruit, yogurt?Are they bored with this lunch that they get all the time? Sounds silly. But this is what goes through my mind every night. Decisions, decisions. I am tired of trying to decide and just plain tired of making lunches and happy that this is the last week I will make lunch at least for a couple of months.

Here's to you Babe

Happy Birthday to my honey. The one who does so much for his family and never complains. I wish I had some sort of clue as to what to get the guy who has everything. I hope that a birthday cake, a few small gifs, homemade cards from the kids, the house decorated, and your request of chicken enchiladas will do. There probably isn't much excitement in turning 31. Maybe the fact that I am still truly, madly, deeply in love with you still counts for something. You are the best husband and father and I hope you had a wonderful day. I love you babe!