Fairy Tale Ball

The first graders at Dogwood had a Fairy Tale Ball last Friday. They had several stations that the kids rotated through. It was very fun and the kids looked adorable. Here are a few pics.

The Big One

Campbell's dance recital was tonight. She did a great job! She remembered the dance and kept smiling. We were so proud of her! She is a natural! She even got to wear make up. Notice our friend Ava on the back left and our friend Maggie right behind Campbell. Way to go girls!

Season Finale

Ok, I'm so embarrassed that it's been over a month since my last post. I guess I just haven't had a lot to say. I will say that Cinco de Mayo has become one of my favorite holidays! Things are pretty hectic with school winding down and summer fast approaching. I'm looking forward to it and only pray that soon I'll be able to spend summer at home with my kiddos! Campbell's dance recital is Monday night so maybe i'll have pics to post next week, and Mallory has Fairy Tale Ball at school so I'll have those as well.

For now, the tv season wrapping up is my big news. I thoroughly enjoyed the finale of LOST and can't wait until next season! The Private Practice finale was almost too horrifying to watch and Grey's Anatomy finally pulled off a great season after a few meager ones. But my favorite so far is American Idol! I just can't believe how great the singers have been this season. Adam and Kris have been my 2 favorites and I can't wait to see them in the finals this week!!!

He is Risen Indeed!

HAPPY EASTER!!!

A Whole Lot of Baking Going On

With Campbell's birthday party tomorrow and Easter on Sunday, we've been doing a lot of baking today. First I made a Barbie cake for Campbell. I used fondant for the first time and probably the last. I think it tastes awful and just don't think it's worth the trouble. We'll probably peel it off before we eat the cake. Then I tried cupcake pops from Bakerella to take to Popsy's for Easter. I think they are adorable and not too difficult although mine don't look as great as Bakerella. But that's what you get when you let a 5 & 6 year old help.

First Soccer Game

I've been encouraging Mallory to try some extracurricular activities. I thought she'd get to know some girls better and find some confidence. I finally got her to try tap/jazz for 3 months last fall. I had to drag her to the recital in tears. When I returned an hour later for the performance, she was all smiles and the leader of her class. However, she didn't want to do it again. So when 2 of her friends signed up for soccer this spring, she wanted to give it a try. Her first game was Sunday and they lost 11-1. But she had a great time!

Lots and lots of rain

Our yard is lined with tall pine trees on both sides. The trees must be at least 30 years old. It has also rained here probably every other day if not every day for the past 2 weeks. The ground has become so soft that one of the pine trees couldn't stand any longer. Glad it didn't land on our shed or the playset!