Special May Days

Out Mother’s Day was quiet this year, which was actually nice.  The bummer was we weren’t able to spend it with my Mom and Grandma, but it just didn't work out.  Lexi gets so excited about these days.  She just couldn’t wait.  She got up Saturday morning, made muffins, and set the table for me.  I was happy to oblige her by celebrating a day early. 

 

She had a few gifts that she had made at Prime Time and Girl Scouts.

Sof had made a shirt for me at school, but she gave it to me the second she got home!  She was waaaayyyy too excited!

On Sunday, the real day, we went to church and out for brunch.  It was great time just the 5 of us.  The girls made lots of handmade cards.  Love my girlies!

That same weekend Mark and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary.  I can’t believe it’s been that long!  We’ve had our ups and downs like any other couple, but I’m so glad we’re walking this road together.  I love us as team.  I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else.  By the way, I’m pretty damn proud of the life we’ve created.  I’m turning 40 this summer…gasp.  That might bother me, but it doesn’t, because I’m perfectly content with where I’ve been and where I am.  I wouldn’t be here without my partner in crime.

    

At the last minute we found time to sneak out for a Cuban dinner and a little salsa dancing.  Mark isn’t actually a “dancer”.  He tries though.  Thanks to Victor even Mark was successful with a little partner dance!

Here’s to another 17 honey, I love you more everyday.

#wheredoesthetimego

May is flying by just like April did.  The weather is finally looking up, and I love it! 

Of course, even though it’s finally warm outside, Sof insisted on wearing this hat several days.  She says she’s a dog.  That’s the closest it’s gonna get to a dog in this house, so have it girl.

Lexi’s been babysitting a lot for us.  This time of year is so busy with dance and school, and it’s great to have another babysitter in the house.  She’s such a good big sister!

We squeezed in a Friday night get together.  It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to convene our peeps, eat, drink, and be merry!

Lots of reading going on here. 

Lexi went to school on a random Tuesday wearing her Easter dress.  I thought it was ridiculous, and we argued about it.  She insisted and I gave in.  That’s how Lexi rolls.  Pearls and tulle don’t slow her down.

   

Dance is winding down.  We had our last classes, and started recital preparation.  We’ve had rehearsals and 3 shows already.  After the last 3 shows it will earn it’s own post:) 

 

Dance mom dinner…

Someone is getting big.  I want her to act her age, I just hate that her age keeps going up:(

She wanted pudding from the grocery store.  I told her she had to write it down for me.  I spelled it and she carefully put each letter on the paper.

Her Kindergarten teacher will be so happy when the time comes.  All that’s left of my baby are these feet…

There was a spring fair at Lexi’s school.  Sof had a great time, and I never saw Lexi and her friends(which means she had fun too)! 

 

Our dance studio did a “Hollywood Nights” party.  Adrienne had to work it, and Lexi and Savana attended.  It was a formal event!

 

They did such a cute job with it!

What I’ve been loving in May…

Starbuck’s half off Frappuccino's and outside time.

What I haven’t been loving?  Students spring fever that leads to bad behavior and judgment. 

That leads to cutting ones hair off in the coat closet during free choice time.  Ugh, that’s a bad call home to make.  All in a days work.

Going Back…Derby Day

Zach’s birthday celebration conveniently fell on Derby weekend.  It was a beautiful day, and so nice to reconnect with the Johnson clan.  

Mark is really great at planning activities for everyone to participate in.  On Derby Day of course there must be some betting involved!  He made up an index card with each horse’s picture, name, and number on it.  Everyone(kids too) had to put in $5 and then draw a card randomly.

Come race time, everyone gathered to cheer their horse on!  Third place was to win $5, second place $15, and first place got $60! 

 

In the end two girls walked away real happy!

 

Can’t have a party without dessert and a few presents.  Zach is such a neat kid.  He’s into to all sorts of different things.  One of his favorite gifts was a coin for his collection!

At one point in the night Sof got her hands on an iPad.  I told her find a place to sit with it.  She found a place where no one would bother her!

At the end of the night we lit a Chinese lantern and sent up birthday wishes. 

It was great to all be together. We’ll have to work a little harder at that now that we don’t have our cottage.  Nights like this remind me how much I miss them!

In other great news…

Ellen is going to expand our family again by one.  Another little lovie running around:)  We’ll be heading out to her and Andy’s in the beginning of June to find out if we’ll be buying bows or helmets!  Can’t wait!!!