Ballet Recital

Behind all that lipstick and blush, is a whole lot of sass!

  

She was thrilled to learn their dance was to, Zip-a-dee-do-da...the theme song to her favorite Disneyworld ride, Splash Mountain!

 Samantha loves to be on stage...when you are this cute, it doesn't matter which step is the right one. 

Our next door neighbors and best buds, Emilynn and Mary Beth. 

These two are the best of friends and the worst of friends. They bicker and fight and love, just like sisters. It's exhausting!

Alayna spent a lot of time wandering around and through the flowers...before, during and after the performance.

 "MOM, do you think Daddy will give me flowers?"

 Well, of course he did! 

And, they were rainbow colored! 

Grandma, Papa and Melissa also brought some flowers.

 Alayna wanted a photo op with Papa.

 By recommendation, we went to the original Ninfa's on Navigation Road in downtown for dinner afterwards.

 It was definitely a weekend of Sammie's events! Now, bring on the lazy days of summer...we're ready!

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.