Mexico and All the Rest.

My parents joined Steph and Jason for a trip to Mexico.  They sent a ton of pictures and had an amazing time!

We watched Dani while they were gone.  The dogs had a fabulous time.

Kendall and some of her friends have taken to breakfast outings.  Delish!

Okay, this is a TERRIBLE picture, but Kendall wanted it on the blog.  I am just glad I was not present for the taking of this photo.

Sidney has discovered the magic of Trader Joes and brought me these beautiful tulips.  I love them.

We have a resident chipmunk in the house.  Sidney got all four of her wisdom teeth pulled at the same time.

My peonies are coming back.  YAY!

When the grass does not want to grow in front of the girls old playhouse?  Just add pavers.

My sister gifted me the most amazing top.  Summer, bring it on!

Sometimes no-bake cookies are the only thing you need.

First round of golf.  It was a good one.  I am afraid it will be a hard one to live up to.

These.  More to come on these.

Spotlight Dance 2025.

OH MY GOODNESS.  Spotlight.  The last local competition and the last time Kendall competed her solo on stage.  I geared up for a full, fun day by wearing my Echo shirt and comfy leggings.  I was definitely not expecting all the tears that came to fruition, both myself and all of the coaches and dancers.

Kendall did a beautiful job.  She was not super sure about her solo this year, but she decided somewhere along the way to own it and for that I am so proud of her.

The lovely Savana.  She has pushed Kendall to new heights the past couple of years, with a firm but gentle intention.

The Production dance was what killed us all.  I had to hold back the lump in my throat.  Then, I looked over at my mom to see her flat out sobbing.  At that point, I knew I was not alone.  There were a lot of sniffles.  The team received a judges choice award and first overall for this dance.  The emcee asked if that was the seniors that came forward toward the end of the dance.  When the girls said yes, she told them that the emotion was thick and she felt it.  UGH.  I dare to think of what recital will feel like.

Easter 2025.

We had a lovely Easter, though I forgot to take pictures, so thankfully others took a few.  Sidney invited me to go to her church with her.  It was awesome!

We had brunch at Rebecca's.  I really wish I would have taken a few pictures.  She had a lovely spread.

Kendall went to church with her friend Shelby and Shelby's husband.  

They took some of the cutest pictures.

Kendall had a sunrise breakfast with them and then joined us at Rebecca's.

Horse Boot Camp.

Levi went to boot camp for 60 days.  We moved him into his new home.  Sidney was convince that I was not this emotional when she went to kindergarten.  I told her that I definitely was:).  He has grown very comfortable in his new space.

One thing is for certain, he has been VERY tired.  Mostly from all of the brain stimulation he has been doing.  It is going to be so good for him (and me).

Hikes, Skiing, Off-roading and Scavenger Hunts.

Sheesh.  Just looking at all of these pictures makes me tired.  Sidney has been adventuring for sure.  She and her friends hiked Cervidae Peak last week.  They already have their sights set on another hiking challenge.

Who doesn't take spur of the moment hikes in birkenstocks?

I am not exactly sure what is happening here.

On Sunday, she and a bunch of the youth group members went off roading in their vehicles.  Some of the pictures were insane.  They said she should bring her truck.  Um, no!

More hiking.

Claire and Sidney got in one last ski day before the season was over.

The youth group had a scavenger hunt last week.  This was unlike any scavenger hunt we had as kids.  Of course, everything was caught on video.

Spa Days and Lazy Days.

 Our dogs really do have the life.  Bailey had a spa day this month.  I asked Kendall if she would drop him off.  I had to giggle when she sent me this picture.

They are so good to him at Marcie n Mack.  He does not like the blow dryers, so they let him chill in this kennel with a fan blowing.

Sidney thinks it is pretty awesome that she can pick Bella up.  I am not sure Bella thinks the same.

The dogs love spring and running around in the back yard.

Kendall has been taking the dogs for some walks.  They love it.  Bailey stays on the leash, while Bella runs alongside.

Bailey loves his naps.

Sid has been taking Dani to work with her one day a week.  It has been so good for Dani.

I love that Sid has found a job she loves.  This little english cream golden retriever has stolen her heart.

I wonder how many people volunteer for snuggle time, in lieu of their breaks.