April 2017

April was the start to lots and lots of craziness in our life that deserves its own whole post so this month's post will be a bit skimpy because we were so focused on that craziness.

Before the craziness started, we got to spend lots of time at the baseball field because Mason started his 2nd season of t-ball. Todd sort of ended up being the default head coach, which meant he got to pick the team name. So, of course he had to go with our favorite Braves. Unfortunately, I missed the first game because I had training for work (again, a whole other post. Different than the crazy post I listed above. Lots of craziness I tell you) but there were lots of people to cheer him on and I received lots of pics. I did get to go to most of the other games but missing that first one still hurt this momma's heart.

We enjoyed a beautiful Easter day at home and church before going to my in-law's house for dinner. The kids were super excited about their Easter baskets  but also balanced that with tons of questions about the meaning of Easter. It was a hard discussion to have with a 5-year old about Jesus dying and coming back but he seemed to be ok with that simple of an explanation. 

Aubrey went 3D with their letter this year and it was so cute.

Turning a holiday into a math lesson by counting his eggs. 

The only other child-related even this month was taking Aubrey to the American Girl store at South Park for a party. She was so excited that we finally bought some bangs for her doll Abby. 

So, 2 more posts will come later that will connect back to this month but I've got to get prepared to write them. Because, serious changes started this month and I can't wait to share.

March 2017

March started busy season back up for us. We spent quite a few dance this month in an auditorium with loud music and sequins.....aka dance competitions and shows. I competed dance from ages 9-15 so I knew they would be early mornings and late nights so I was mentally prepared for the long days. But, it was so much more fun as an adult to be there. As a kid, I was always nervous and stressed about performing well so I never really watched the other dances. I really enjoyed watching the other teams dance this time and getting to relax while someone else stressed about their dances. Oddly enough, I wasn't really nervous for Aubrey because I knew their teams would do well. She competed 2 dances with her team and then 1 large production number with the whole troupe. Their teacher is an amazing choreographer and has such a talent with dance and works so hard to make these girls good. And it shows. They racked up so many awards with the various dances and it was so fun to see.

In a cruel twist in weather, after having a nice February, March returned to cold and yuck, including another snow. This one was much smaller than January's, but enough for the kids to gear up and go outside to play.

February 2017

After the craziness of the holidays and January birthdays, we always look forward to the more quiet February. We enjoyed some beautiful weather which is always a nice treat considering its such a blah month. We even got brave and bought kites because it was so nice and windy enough for them. The kids really enjoyed it, until Todd got one stuck in the tree.

The medical system I work for is a sponsor of the local professional hockey team the Checkers and they offered us discounted tickets to a game, so we took the kids. Aubrey was in heaven because she had decided that hockey was her favorite sport, despite never attending any prior games. But, Mason loves all sports equally so he was just as happy. Aubrey and I missed the first goal because we were going to the restroom but we got to meet their mascot Chubby on the way, so it made up for it.

Aubrey's school always has spirit week in February and she loves the chance to dress in clothes other than her uniform for a week. We found the perfect items to make an 80's outfit for decades day and it was perfect.

Todd and I took a trip to Charleston to visit an old coworker of mine so the kids got to spend a weekend with their Aunty Lacey and they were thrilled. I didn't take one picture of the whole weekend but it was so nice to get away for a weekend without the kids.

We had to leave Charleston super early to get home and get Aubrey ready for her first dance competition showcase. She started the team this year and while I was excited for her, I was also a little nervous. Aubrey was one of the 2 youngest on the team and I was wondering how she would fit in and dance compared to the older girls. I should have known not to worry because they used her littleness to their advantage and used her in all the lifts, which made her feel super special. It made this momma's heart drop a beat watching her go up in the air but she loved it, which made it all better.

So, that was our quiet February. Quiet and calm after the storm.