Walker's "Dragon"

This is Walker's "Dragon" that he painted at school and was displayed at his art show a couple of weeks ago. How cute! I love it. I think it looks like a turkey. But I'll always refer to it as a "dragon." :) 

Week 16 (Late) and Week 17 (Early)

Lainey // You said that I was your "favorite girl." I'm cool with that. But you've also said that you "get frustrated with Walker but more frustrated with [me]." Ha! You have a very honest heart. You've also recently asked me if I did "mean things" when I was little. I keep assuring her that I absolutely did do mean things, but I don't remember them. But I'm sure that I learned a very important lesson from each mistake I made. Right? Says every parent...in all situations... :)

Walker // You're funny. One morning you sneezed a lot (dang allergies) and you said, "I did a lot of bless-you's today." You're also obsessively telling me the time and the temperature. And that's okay. As I've said, if you didn't have any other interests or any other social skills, I'd be a bit concerned. But you do, so I'm just thinking this is a little phase you are going through. :) You're also adamantly denying that Taylor Swift is your girlfriend, even though your dad says she is because you like all of her songs. :) And by the way - yes. We seem to hear Taylor Swift every single time we're in the car. She's on all stations, all the time. :) But I do love her! :)

Americano...and Bunnies...and Other Stuff :)

Lainey is currently obsessed with one of last year's dances... titled "Americano."

She dances.

And dances.

And dances some more. When this girl is not dancing, she is dancing. All. The. Time.

And we have two cute little bunnies in our backyard! They are awfully fast and sneaky. But so, so cute. And I might be feeding them carrots. :)

Awkward angle...bunny hoping that I just ignore him/her.

Mornings with Mom at the preschool. I look crazy. But I'm happy to have this picture with Walker. :) 

And, I got a new best friend tonight at T-Ball practice. Camryn (Kaitlyn and Brayden's little sister)! We played catch, we did some swinging in the "baby swings" (her words), and we chatted about lots of stuff. :) I love this sweet girl!

Dance Banquet 2015

Our year of dance is coming to a close. It's sad, but happy at the same time. It's been a great year...filled with new friendships, a whole lot of support, and some wonderful memories.

Minis 2015

being silly

This is a picture of the two of us before our Dance Banquet. 

I curled Lainey's hair. I was so proud of myself! 

Lainey's award this year - given to her by her instructors and the staff - was "Don't let my cuteness fool you...I'm a force to be reckoned with!" Ha! :)

Lainey's amazing big sis, Ilana...who is graduating from high school and will be going to New York in August. :( We will miss her. She's amazing and such a great role model for Lainey!

The studio's amazing instructors and supporters. I love them all. 

Cascarones...FINALLY.

On Sunday, we finally were able to have our Cascarones Egg hunt with the Harris family! We've had a TON of rain in Plano lately, making it challenging to schedule anything outdoors. I'm grateful that we were finally able to do this! :) But I'm also grateful for the rain. :)

Walker and Enzo...Walker loves Enzo. Enzo is Brooke and Kate's cousin from the other side of the family and he lives in Plano. :) 

Pure happiness...pure laughter from Walker.

Lainey is 7 years old!

Last Friday, April 24th, Lainey turned seven years old. :) 

She ALWAYS sits like this - knees tucked inside her dress/shirt/skirt/whatever.

So happy to have a CloudPet. :) Ha!

She picked out this outfit to wear on this rainy day. Cowboy boots, navy blue leggings, her blue/black dress, and her gray sweater. As y'all know, I don't fight too many battles about clothing. As long as it's appropriate, I'm good. I have too many other battles to fight with her! :) 

AND, it's always wonderful when we run into Morgan before school.

Lainey wanted (and received) a giant Checkers set. :) 

And she had her party at CooCoos during a TERRIBLE Texas thunderstorm.

Sweet school friends...Noor and Payton.

Walker and Evan. Clearly not thrilled about me stopping them to take a picture.

dance friends (that explains the poses): Eva, Reid, Ally, and Emerson

My only regret is that I didn't get a lot of pictures of her sweet friends that attended; the storm got us all flustered and I didn't take many pictures after we ate cupcakes and sang "Happy Birthday."

We are singing "Happy Birthday" to Lainey here (she debated about whether she wanted us to sing to her or not). She is covering her ears in this picture, but it looks like she's just happy. :) 

dance friends: Kali, Lauren, Ella, and Morgan

Cousin Ella. :) We love her!

Ali, Lainey, and Jeanne (more school friends)

dance friends: Anna, Eva, Lainey, Emerson, and Allyson

HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY, LAINEY! We just love you. Your sweet spirit, your honest heart, and your ability to find the silver lining in EVERY situation. Keep being you, sweet girl. We love you!