These Days

We had Bella over for a playdate one Saturday afternoon and enjoyed having that sweet girl!  

We had a big craft fair at the church in early May to raise money for mission and Emily got to paint a tiger paw on a couple of the fireman's face.  It made her day!  

Seth's expression made me laugh.  It doesn't look like he was feelin' the picture.:)  

We had Gabe over for a play date one day after their preschool so Mary Pat could have a day with just Sawyer (3ish weeks at this point).  These two have fun playing together but they are also not afraid to argue with each other.  

I changed out all the girls clothes from winter to summer and they were all so excited to see all their "new" stuff in their drawers.  Claire had changed 3 times on this particular morning and it was only 8:20 in the morning.  

We had a skate night with our church's Awana group and the girls had FUN! 

I got to keep sweet Evan (1-1/2 y.o.) one morning and Claire and Abby loved playing with him!  Claire especially kept such a close eye on him and was so sweet. 

These two love to help me make their sandwiches.  

Playing in Mimi's high heels is a favorite activity.  These three are SO loud clanking around on the hardwood floors, but Abby makes a beeline for Mimi's closet ever time she walks in their house.  

Papa had Jai's canoe at their house for a couple weeks and he took the kids out for a spin.  Hannah didn't particularly enjoy it though and wanted to get off as soon as she got on.  

We got to celebrate Stanley's 29th birthday!  

One Sunday morning we were running out the door to church and I told the girls I was coming and to go stand by the front door and wait on me.  When I came around the corner this is how they were standing and it made me laugh. 

Mornings are often wild trying to get everyone ready, but when I look at this picture I don't doubt for one minute that I will miss this stage when they get bigger.  

They had their end of the year Awana celebration!  They each got a certificate of participation and one for finishing their Awana book and memorizing all their verses.  

Bella, Bryce and Emily got an award for finishing all 3 books in the Sparks club.  So proud of them! 

We went to dinner one night with the Burr's and Fleming's and had such a great time!  

These silly girls have fun together! 

Sophie Burr is such a great example for them and we're thankful for her!

A couple in our church got married and these cute girls were so excited to get to go to the wedding! 

These days are busy and fun and a little bit crazy (with our house mess), but we are healthy and thankful and looking forward to a very fun summer!!