The Start of Summer

Walker and Evan :)

Lainey at her ballet recital

And...here's a sweet little picture from Lainey's dance recital in 2014 that my friend Jessica sent me. :) Look at tiny Lainey and her friend Kaitlyn...but also look at Walker's face. :) Such tiny little people!

my sidekick Reagan

:) She has a cute little triangle face.

happy dog on a walk (during this unseasonably cool-ish weather that we have had)

I would like to title this photo "Walker Before Food." He's such a grump!

cousins, after dinner :)

Lainey and Ella and their first Boba Tea!

Candytopia! (Totally Overrated.)

Yes! I'm that person...I'll say it! Candytopia is a bit overrated. The kids had fun, but I'm not sure I'd recommend it to everyone! :) However, there were plenty of opportunities for photos and there were quite a few candy stations..."free" candy for everyone...! :)

giant candy snail

The candy sculptures and paintings were pretty cool. But again...I wasn't blown away. 

So. Much. Confetti.

THIS was fun. The (fake) marshmallow pit. :) 

Dance Industry Dance Recital 2019

with (some of) her fan club, just before taking the stage last Saturday

Lainey is dressed as Liza Minelli. :)

I think she looks AWFULLY cute with short black hair! :)

at Intermission...

with her friend Reece :)

Mrs. Urbanyi came to see Lainey dance. We are so fortunate to have such amazing teachers at our school!

Finale! I don't know where Lainey is. :) Ha! Congratulations on an amazing year, sweet Lainey! We love you!

The End of School

Somehow, during the month of May, Lainey graduated from 5th grade and Walker finished 3rd grade. It was such a crazy month!

at Field Day with Faith and Lily (who were also in her Kindergarten class!)

Little bitty Lainey...

grew up in the blink of an eye and received the "Spunky Spirit Award" for her class. :)

with friends Savannah, Laylah, Rylie, Alina, and Berkley

Laylah, Lainey, Izzy, and Alina

our "decorated" square for Lainey on her second-to-last day at school

Last day of 3rd and 5th grade...

Berkley, Rylie, Lainey, Izzy, Alina, and Laylah

Hula-hoopers, Lainey, Berkley, and Hannah

Berkley beat out Lainey! :)

Lainey with one of her most favorite teachers - her fourth grade year - Ms. Miklosko turned Mrs. Urbanyi :)... I love their bond.

Lainey and Faith on the last day of school at their friend Ali's party after school. :)