Raising Rainbows & Race Cars

June 5, 2013

Dancing Queen

Makayla had her first dance recital tonight. She performed a tap dance to Hawaiian roller coaster ride. This was defiantly a proud Mommy moment for me. I wasn't crazy about all the makeup and hair spray she had to wear but she loved it, and she loved performing on stage. Makayla has never been labeled as shy or quiet but I just didn't know how she would do on stage with bright lights and so many people but she did GREAT! There are only 3 girls in her class so one of them being off step was going to be pretty obvious. All 3 of the girls did so good and made us all so proud. The tears were flowing the entire time she was up there and I know I had to be clapping the loudest. Dance and performing is defiantly Makayla's "thing," for now at least!

Doesn't she look so grown up :(

Love this girl!

Makayla and Abby

Makayla, Miss Rosy, Lilly

We showered her with flowers!

All of of family and friends that came to see our girl perform

Makayla you made Mommy and Daddy so proud tonight!!! You always put your heart into what you love and that truly shinned through tonight. We love you more then you will ever know!

June 2, 2013

No better way to start the summer...

….then a trip to Disney! The week after Makayla finished VPK we wanted to celebrate her fantastic year in a big way! Hey they are only little for a short time we try to make big deals of little things! This was the first trip we have taken to Disney that Jackson was really interested in doing EVERYTHING. He was still a little skittish of the characters, but can you blame him! The whole family loaded up in the RV for a weekend full of Disney fun! I have to admit this trip was one of my favorite Disney trips we have taken. We made it all about the kids and they loved it!

Meeting Jake

Jackson could have stayed here all day! He screamed his head off when we had to walk away.

Playing at the campground

He loves being outside

Gom & Crappa

Nenny and Jackson

Driving the golf cart

While everyone else was nappy we snuck away for a little playground time

The first time Jackson got to sleep in the bed and not the pack N play

My sister and I snuck Makayla away to have a little girl time. We ran off to roast s'mores, sing with Chip&Dale and watch a movie! Such a fun evening. I love the Disney campground! Do you know how to tell Chip & Dale apart?

S'mores with Chip and Dale

Love from Dale!

Roasting her own marshmallow

LOVE

What a great trip and such fun memories were made! We might not look great in these picture but hey we were camping, and we were hot, but we had the best time as a family and that is really all that matters!

May 28, 2013

May

The month of May was quit busy for us! I got to celebrated Mother's day at school with Makayla. The kids put on a wonderful singing performance and we got to enjoy muffins and tea on place-mats made just for us my our kids! It was wonderful and Makayla was so proud to show off her songs and dances!

Makayla singing

Makayla and I at the Mother's day tea

Makayla finished her soccer season. She enjoyed soccer but I don't think it "her thing" she would much rather be in a dance studio, and I am ok with that. Jackson however can't wait to get on the field!

Jackson watching Makayla play soccer

Soccer 2013 (and probably the only year she will play)

Jackson at Makayla's soccer banquet

Our garden flourished with color!

We celebrated memorial day with the family and Jackson showed us how to really enjoy corn on the cob!

Makayla graduated from VPK. My first born, my baby girl is officially a kindergardener. How did this happen so fast? She was defiantly a shinning star in her VPK class. She was loved and adored by her teachers and classmates, I can only hope she does as well next year!

This last day of VPK was bitter sweet. Makayla's teachers always went the extra mile to make her feel extra special and I hate to see that end. Makayla made some amazing friends as did I. Her teachers were such a blessing in our families lives it breaks my heart to say goodbye to them.