Another Great Memorial Day

We had another great Memorial Day party with the neighbors. Brooke and Wyatt were old enough to really enjoy it this year. They swam in the baby pool and played with all of the kids. We had a great turnout. Elizabeth came and helped us with the kiddos. Harper made an appearance too. It was hot so we had to keep her inside most of the day. I even made a cherry pie and red, white and blue cupcakes! In a few years we can actually explain to the kids what today is all about. Brooke still thinks it was a birthday party. Sue and Trisha were great to host everyone in their front yard. We just had to walk across the street and enjoy the fun.

Before the Memorial Day party we visited the new Africa exhibit at the zoo. It was very impressive. Brooke's favorite animal is the giraffe right now and she actually got to feed one. It was exciting and great to see her experience it. Wyatt even pet the giraffe!

Brooke's First Recital

They say they grow up fast and it is true. My goodness our baby girl is growing up! We had the dress rehearsal Saturday and the full recital Sunday. Brooke did very well and loved every minute of it. Aunt KiKi got her yellow flowers and it made her day. Brooke has a video she watches where the "ballerina always gets flowers" so she had some expectations of getting some. Scott and I didn't bring any so her aunt really came through. After her performance she came out and was greeted by everyone telling her how great she did. She actually got teary eyed and Scott asked what was wrong. I explained she was "sad/happy" which is our explanation of crying because you are so happy. I think she felt such a sense of pride that she got choked up. Scott said "yea, I think it is a girl thing". :)

She enjoyed spending each Saturday practicing with her best friend Laney. Laney did an awesome job in the recital too and we got some great pics. I got "sad/happy" knowing she is going to be such great friends with one of my best friend's daughter. Her mommy and I have shared some great memories and now they are doing the same!

Wyatt attended the dress rehearsal but thanks to Elizabeth and Papa he got a pass on Sunday. I think he had enough of the dance thing. He had already been to soccer Saturday so he was pretty tired. He is loving soccer and I hear last Saturday he stopped playing for a minute to flirt with some 6 year old girls. The coach said Wyatt was quite the flirt. We are going to have to keep our eyes on that boy. :)

Scott's Birthday

We celebrated Scott Kennedy, Phoebe and Scott's birthday with the neighbors. It was a great time. We were definitely outnumbered by kids and that will be the case for quite some time. Brooke and I made a Texas cake and decorated the backyard. Wyatt loved the bubble machine and was exhausted by the end of the night. After we put the kids down and cleaned up, Scott and I sat outside under the lights and relaxed. It was nice quality time and honestly unbelievable that we could get all 3 babies down without a fuss. :) One of those "life is good" moments!

2nd Annual Derby Party

We had the 2nd Annual Derby Party/Ahma's birthday this year. It was just the immediate family but it was a blast. Next year it will be at the racetrack for Ahma's 65th birthday. Going forward we may have to incorporate Harper's birthday too. :)

We made Brooke her very own Mary Poppin's hat and she loved it. She also won the best hat contest. Brooke's horse even won the race. The moment was priceless. She was very proud. Wyatt enjoyed all of the excitement too!