Visiting the Spokane Falls

Little Ballerina

Last weekend was Lydia's final dance recital. It was pretty darling. 

Lydia's sweet friend Ava. 

It isn't hard to pick Lydia out from a crowd. 

And she is just so ladylike.

Collin usually has other things on his mind during dance class.

Mom. Leave me alone please.

Ta Da!

Even after missing the last month of rehearsals, Liddy did great. It was fun to see her perform. Of course it was the same night we were supposed to see U2 in concert in Seattle. If anyone tells you that being a parent isn't a sacrifice, don't believe them. Parenthood is awesome. But it tends to change things just a tad. Often in ways that aren't so awesome.

Now we enter a summer where I have absolutely nothing planned. I'm a little scared.

Still going through Spokane pics

Finally meeting Sam

My sister Molly's baby is the most scrumptious thing ever.

The two sides of Lydia Jane

I've never seen a better representation of her dual nature. It's a bit scary.

New Cousin!

Little Jonah. (LOVE that name.) Congrats Sara and Rusty!

Decorating Easter Eggs

(Hey, just wondering, does anyone read this blog? Only my mom comments for the most part, and I can always just email her the pics.)

On the hunt

Had our Easter hunt and picnic inside since it was freezing and raining. Still had so much fun.

(See the break out on his face? Got ahold of something with milk.)

Baby's first juice box. 

LOLLIPOP! 

Buddy hop race. (She was the fastest. She gets that natural athleticism from me.)

Happy Easter!

Look whose been shopping in Mommy's closet.

On Saturdays, we usually stay in our jammies until after noon.

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Family "vlog"

Next time I do a vlog I will try and remember to wear makeup.

Update

Update: Feeling a lot better with this kidney infection. Stayed in my pjs all weekend. On Saturday night, Shane and I had a "Take-out Date" that included Chinese food and House on Tevo. I decided to look like something other than death, so I took a shower, straightened my hair and put on a bit of makeup. I even dawned a clean black hoodie, yoga pants and earrings. So fancy. As I passed Lydia's room were she was supposed to be sleeping she yelled "Mommy! Where are you going?!"

"Just downstairs with daddy."

"Why are you wearing earrings then? "

"Cause I want to look pretty."

She motions with her hand to my ensemble. 

"Then why are you matching? If you aren't going anywhere?"

Oh man. Have I really let myself go that much? Probably. This is all a phase right? 

I'll be cool again at some point? 

This week.

Cooking with friends.

Staying busy while Lydia cooks with friends.

Family Home Evening At Home

Never a dull moment when there is photo booth to play with.

Have a great day!