Memorial Day Weekend 2017

    Saturday, we ran a few errands and spent some quality time together as a family. Sunday we went to church and then headed home to change clothes so we could drop the girls off with Nonna and Granddaddy and go to dinner alone for the first time this year. Unfortunately, Rylee had a meltdown as soon as we got  our departure was delayed, but after I drove her home to get her 3DS which she had forgotten, all was well and we could head off on our way.

     We both absolutely adore our children, but we also know it is important to invest time into our marriage as well. It was great to get some alone time and enjoy each other's company. When we got back, Nonna and Granddaddy had started a fire in the fire pit, and we enjoyed sitting around it with them for a while before we headed back home to put the kids to bed.

   Monday we headed back to Nonna and Granddaddy's for some family fun! The kids played on the water slide for hours. They had such a blast. I might've even gone down the slide, too. It was such a beautiful day! We also took the cover off of the big pool so Granddaddy could start getting it ready for lots of summer swimming. I can't wait! We enjoyed steaks on the grill, and lots of fun and laughs with each other before the night was done.

       This weekend could not have been more perfect. I so enjoy getting to spend time with my family. And I love all the outdoor time we get to enjoy this time of year.

Rylee's First Grade Awards

     Today was First Grade Awards Day at MES. Rylee was able to participate with her classmates in the awards ceremony.

    She received 2 awards: the "A" Honor Roll award for staying on the Principal's List all 4 nine weeks of the school year and the Paw Award for earning the most AR points in her class this school year. She was absolutely thrilled.

     We are so proud of our hard working girl! She was so excited that her daddy was able to come to see her get the awards. She doesn't usually get to see him on a weekday because of his work schedule, so she was overjoyed to get to spend a few minutes with him afterwards.

     From her first day of first grade until now... Wow! I can't believe she is going to second grade! Time sure flies! We have absolutely loved Ms. Beth. She has done so much for Rylee and helped her to grow tremendously. I can't believe Rylee's time in her class is coming to an end. We are sure gonna miss her!

Mother's Day 2017

     Yesterday, Ryan had to work, so the girls and I kicked off Mother's Day weekend with a mother-daughter date night! We had dinner at Chik-Fil-A and then headed to the movies to watch Boss Baby. We all had so much fun. It was such a cute movie, and both girls were so well-behaved the entire time. It was the perfect way to celebrate being their mother!

     Today we went to church. During the service, Payton helped pass out flowers to all the mothers in the congregation. Rylee got a little over-stimulated by all the activity in the church, but Aunt Liz came to the rescue and helped her calm down.

    In Sunday school, the girls filled out these little surveys about me. I love seeing how their little minds work. I sure do love these precious girls.

    When we got home, we decided it was the perfect time to break in the sprinkler and kiddie pool for this year. The kids had a blast and I may have gotten a little sun kissed while watching them play. Overall, it was a perfect day! Happy Mother's Day, everyone!