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Disneyland!

I'm finally getting around to the Disneyland post.  It was crazy timing with our trip planned the day after Mother's Day, and it seems summer started as soon as we got back, but I'm here at long last. Being a crazed fan of surprises I knew I wanted to surprise the kids with this trip.  It was a bit much putting the kids down Mother's Day evening then spending the night packing, wrapping a surprise box, and getting everything ticked off the to-do list, but I honestly love nothing more. We farmed off both Mabel and Ben the night before, so Monday morning we asked the kids to sit in the living room while we brought them a surprise.  With one of them on both sides of the box they opened it and out popped a Mickey Mouse balloon!

twenty one months

This month has been ALL about words - you are talking up a storm! Last month you really enjoyed repeating what Sis or G would ask you to say, but this month you've taken off and new words are sprouting up almost daily. Here are some of the fun things you're saying: Ah-La-La = Banana (and you stick your tongue out with each L) Allah = buba / pacifier  Beh-ewh = bless you (after anyone sneezes or coughs) You ask where people are;  I get "where Dada?" about 13 times a weekday Mamie got you to say "Mamie" last weekend, and now you ask for her most every morning "where Mamie?" (you started saying Papa this month too) Ah-wa = water Ew-til! = you're silly!  (that's my fav) E-ew-ah-er = see you later Go! Go! GO! (you shout when I'm at red lights. ha!) This month I've also noticed you really starting to think of yourself as one of the big kids.  Tonight I was putting on a movie for Abigail and George while I put you down ...

Father's Day, 2017

A most happy of Father's Day to our favorite guy! We've been spending a relaxing weekend in Leavenworth with both sets of parents and are enjoying sunny weather, great BBQ, and time as a family. Kevin,  Thank you for being the wonderfully caring Dad that you are.  The kids are so lucky to have you, and I'm fortunate for a great partner in helping hold this whole thing together! You are amazing and we are thankful for you (almost 😋) every day.   XXO

Abigail's First Dance Recital

Abigail started a combo dance class this winter and this past weekend we had the pleasure of attending her first dance recital! They danced to "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and wore little yellow sequin numbers that Abigail just adored and made me all 🙈 (hair, makeup, and tight dresses don't exactly go hand in hand with basic feminism...) Regardless, she had a great time and we were so proud of her! As we pulled into the parking lot, nerves got the best of her but luckily I was able to wait with her until she went on. Some good jewelry making and coloring distractions helped soothe nerves and pass the time. Here are some pictures from the afternoon (she is on the far left in the stage pictures):