Bella B.

What can I say?? She's a cutie-pie!!!

Ava's first dance recital

Ava performed in her first dance recital on Saturday. When we walked into Robinson Center in Little Rock with all of the broadway show posters displayed, she said "Mama, this is my favorite place!" She danced her little heart out with a huge smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.
However, she was turned toward the wings so she could watch Ms. Karen and not miss a step. She was so cute. I have a feeling this is only the beginning.
She is going to really miss her friends this summer!

Water Park

Lily had her first trip to the water park last Friday. She enjoyed the water spraying out of the ground and poking other kids' belly buttons that were exposed. She was quite cute. Ava had fun, as always. Unsurprisingly, Bella slept through it all.

Super Daddy!!

I walked to the neighbor's house and when I returned, this was what I found.....priceless. We spent Sunday celebrating Father's Day with Brent. The picture says it all. Our girls could not ask for a more hands-on, fantastic, and loving father than Brent. Happy Father's Day, Brent!! You are adored.

Uncle Casey and Aunt Coque visit

We had a great weekend with Casey and Coque. The girls could not get enough of them. The gifts they brought were major hits!

Uncle Casey and Aunt Coque gave Ava her first bicycle. She really took to it and was riding it really well by the end of the day. She is very proud and feels like such a big girl.
They brought Lily her first car, and she LOVES it. She woke up the next morning signing car and making car sounds. It was a new sound to hear the pitter-patter of her feet across the living room floor early Sunday. She was headed straight for her car! Thanks Casey and Coque for a great weekend!

Lily's summer fun!

Since Lily's school is year-round, they have been making special field trips and having fun activities on Fridays. Her class went to the zoo, and since Brent worked that night, we made it a family outing. Bella slept through it all, but Ava and Lily had a great time!
This is Lily on Western Day. She is such a fun little girl!

So, where's Bella????

Here she is!!!!! So, I really have taken a lot of pictures of her, but most of the time, she is in her car seat or the baby bjorn, asleep! She is just so pleasant. She started sleeping through the night, she hardly ever cries, and when you pick her up, she just looks at you like she is saying "thank you so much for picking me up. I know you are busy and everything is chaos, but I just so appreciate any time I can get." She is a gem. She must have innately known what she was coming into with this family!

Whew!!!! June is here. Time is flying. So, I added this live traffic feed onto my blog and was amazed to see that people actually look at this page! So, for those wondering if we have survived the transition from family of four to family of five, we are still here! We have been busy with preschool graduation, birthday parties, family trips, a wedding, dance performances, and the transition to summer. Some days have been a bit overwhelming, but nonetheless, we are adjusting and enjoying the ride. My cup runneth over!!
Ava's dance performance at Riverfest in Little Rock...she is the one without the gloves to the left of the boy swaying those hips!!! Aren't they adorable?!
We went to Riverfest on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, and it was a scorcher! Ava and Lily found ways to cool off. Bella and I just stood under a tree for shelter....we were drenched with the rain, anyway!

Pics from Casey and Coque's wedding

Congratulations, Casey and Coque!! I wish I had more pics to share from their day.....we snuck them when could. Thanks so much Caity and Chris, Dora, Jan, Val and Tony and anyone else who helped us juggle our 3 girls! What a fabulous celebration!

Trip to Tennessee

Pics from day at Grandaddy's......

Ava and Lily enjoyed Grandaddy's horse, Caterpillar. But, we soon discovered that Lily does not like hay!

A day in the country seemed to definitely agree with the girls!
I have so much catching up to do!!! In early May, we took a trip to see Brent's side of the family and to attend Brent's brother's wedding. We all enjoyed a wonderful time. The girls were able to go visit Grandaddy and spend some time on the "farm". The little community is so quaint and timeless in appearance. They enjoyed the day, immensely. They were also able to spend a lot of the week at Gran's house. We kept them busy and many relatives came to shower them with lots of hugs and smiles. Ava and Lily were flower girls for Casey and Coque, and the wedding was beautiful. There were so many great times and adorable pics. Wish I had space to share them all.

Ava's 4th birthday!!!

Ava turned 4 in mid-April. She had quite a wonderful time! The highly anticipated day arrived, and she enjoyed mommy-customized cupcakes at school with all of her friends and was then able to enjoy lunch at her favorite restaurant, Chili's, with Mom, Dad, and Bella (Lily enjoyed mucho cake at home that night). The manager of Chili's gave her the dessert of her choice along with 4 free meal coupons so that Mama and Daddy will be sure to take her back to Chili's FOUR more times....

On the following Saturday, Ava had a quite memorable birthday party at the fairytale tea party place. She was hailed as a princess with her own tiara and everyone was able to pick a dress and hat of their choice. They were given lipstick and blush to look presentable at the table and were taught all of the rules of etiquette used by a true southern lady, including instructions on how to hold your pinky up while drinking your tea and how to give applause in the correct manner. After sipping on raspberry tea, eating "chocolate soup", and petit fours, they had a fashion show with their new princess and prince names, and then had a parade out on Main Street where they could wave to all passers-by. Ava took the tea party very seriously and had so much fun! I cannot believe my baby is 4!!!!