Graduation

All grown up in a cap and gown!

 

Seriously, she's only 5, we shouldn't have to go through these emotions quite yet.

 

Treasure Cove pulls out all the stops for their preschool graduation.  

There was the processional march. 

 

Lots of super-fun songs and dances. 

Each graduate got their name called with a diploma. 

Ms Sandy and Ms Patty will be missed!

  

And, Ms Jay Jay too!

  

Sam was in the Sea Turtles class. 

 

They served us tons of yummy refreshments.

 

There was an awesome video and slideshow from the year. We got to keep a copy of it, plus her teachers made another one just from her class. Great memories from a great year of preschool. Now, it's on to Kindergarten.

Last Day of Treasure Cove

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Treasure Cove Preschool. Samantha had a great experience here and I know she learned a ton. I cannot wait for Alayna to be so big and go some day.

Sammie and I put together treats and gift cards for all her teachers and staff that make each day special.

Ms Patty - Her teacher focused on learning and education.

Ms Sandy - Her teacher focused on stories and fun.

Ms Jay Jay - Music and Movement

Ms Jennifer - Director, greets us every morning!

Ms Connie - Assistant Director, always hugging and loving the kids.

Ms Achie - Staff/Photographer that keeps the website full of pictures and videos.

I Got WHAT for Mother's Day?!

IZZIE the DOG

 While Blake and Papa slaved away cooking dinner (Cajun stuffed chicken)... 

the ladies lounged outside playing with Izzie.

 

As you can imagine, Samantha just couldn't get enough of this puppy.



Her world revolves around rainbows and dogs.

 

She was in heaven.

 Alayna got to take her for a walk.

 Now, you might be wondering, or even shocked that there is a dog in our family...truth be told, Izzie  is not ours. Deesh and Melissa took her in as a sick puppy and have been nursing her to health the last couple of weeks. Why would we need a dog, when these crazies are so good with their imagination?! 

If anyone is looking for a dog, Izzie is currently looking for a home!

Muffins with Mom

DisneyWorld - We Survived!

8 Days. 7 Nights. 4 Parks.

Conquered and Completely Exhausted.

With over 700 pictures to go through, this is and will be my absolute favorite. Note to self...never give 'snap-happy people' the camera duty with a crappy camera.

Animal Kingdom

Final Day at Disneyworld.

First stop was Expedition Everest, then off to the Safari.

The Safari was awesome! We spent a few hours walking around seeing all the animals.

Tree of Life. Somehow we never made it inside.

River Rapids SOAKED ONLY me and Sammie! Not fun to be completley wet. All day.

She begged and begged and begged. Grandma and Papa forked over the $15 for this Rainbow Girl. Worth every penny.

While waiting for the last show of Lion King, we were able to meet Goofy!

Did you know flamingos just hang out in trees! I had no idea.

Magic Kingdom - Day 2

Cinderella's Castle for lunch. Doing 2 princess lunches was overkill because it is the same setup and format. I preferred this one, while Blake liked Askerhaus (it has everything to do with the food).

We got fastpasses to meet Mickey and Minnie...just for Alayna.

Parades are so, so fun! Sammie collected the Mickey Mouse rainbow confetti they throw out...and yes, we will have it.

This second day we were able to focus on the kiddie rides in Fantasyland. Alayna loved the teacups.

Classic Dumbo ride. Unfortunately, not worth the 20 minute wait, but how do you not do this one?!

We heart Ariel, and more so, Eric. This is one of the posters advertising the all new Fantasyland.

We hung out for about 45 minutes eating ice cream, taking pictures and pretending.

Dance whenever the mood strikes you...but Papa beware...you have to do it just how Sammie imagines it in her mind!

Even Alayna got into the music.

Waiting for the electric parade is work! Grandma and Sammie went off charm shopping.

While these 2 caught up with social networking.

"WOW!" Alayna has this word down pat! We literally had to hold her back from joining the parade.