A big day

Jamin had a very big day yesterday. At 1:30, he graduated from kindergarten.

They had a cute little program. The kids sang songs, the teachers shared a poem, then the graduates walked up one by one to receive their diplomas. Afterward, we went to Jamin's class to collect his projects and chat. 

We have seen Jamin grow so much this year. He left for school each morning beaming with excitement and came home each afternoon beaming with pride. He made huge strides with reading, writing, math, science, observation, critical thinking, and confidence. We owe it all to this amazing teacher, Mrs. Atkins:

Our boy also made some great friends. Here he is with his pal Zac (Jamin was clearly done with pictures):

 In the evening, Jamin had his last baseball game...

...and his end-of-season party.

Best quote of the day: So, Mom. I got a metal. Finally.

(He had just been given a team metal.)

Pretty toes

On Libby's first birthday, I decided to paint her toenails. That resulted in pink polish all over her feet, my favorite jeans, and the floor. I hadn't had the guts to try it since.

This week, she spotted my freshly-painted tootsies and asked, "Libby have pretty toes, too?"

She picked a glittery purple and sat as still as a giddy 2-year-old can. When I finished, she gasped, "Libby's toes so pretty! The sparkalies just perfect!" Then she walked on her heels, toes out, admiring her "sparkalies."

A stroll around Kathryn Albertson Park

 

 

 

 

Mother's Day 2012

Evidence that I was thoroughly spoiled:

(Please ignore the laundry mess)

Not pictured: chocolate, earrings, a cute bracelet/watch, and a geranium. Also not pictured: the tight hugs, slobbery kisses, pockets of flowers, and "I love you's" I get each day.

Scott took great care of me. He washed my car, got up with the kids so I could sleep in, made breakfast, changed all stinky diapers, and planted our hanging baskets for the front porch.

Clarke, Sean, and Scotty made a tasty lunch for all of us after church. It was fun to lounge while the boys did the cooking and cleaning! And I got to talk to my mom... twice.

I have the most amazing people in my life-- the women who teach and inspire me, the man who loves and honors me, and the little nuggets who adore and look up to me. 


How on earth did I get so lucky?

Spotted at the park last week...

I wholeheartedly agree, Riley.

Happy Mother's Day!

On a warm afternoon...

Jamin & Travis amped up the fun factor of our play sprinkler.

A little off the top

A few days ago, I decided to trim Libby's bangs. They hung in her eyes (which bugged her constantly), but she wouldn't leave them pinned back. 

I didn't exactly do the best job. That's putting it lightly: Scott said I gave her a mullet. Lovely.

Fearing that my attempts to fix Libby's hair would do more harm, I took her to see Mandy at Fete Style Bar. Mandy gives the best cuts. I knew Libby was in great hands.

You can kind of see how her hair looked before in this picture (except that her bangs stick up since they had just been pulled back):

Beautiful girl looking in the mirror:

She actually held very still during the cut.

But she wasn't a fan of the styling part, especially Mandy's attempts to dry her hair.

All done!

Mandy took about an inch off the back and blended Libby's bangs with some layers through her face. Much better!