Mother's Day

This is the very special Mother's Day project that Annabel surprised me with this year.  It's a magnetic board for my office, and she did it all by herself at school.  LOVE!

Big Boy

Thane is definitely enjoying the warmer weather and all of the activities that go along with it.  He's thrilled to be riding his 3-wheeler and bicycle,

and he's even overcome his dislike of flying high on a swing.

He has also become obsessed with fishing, and we'd head off to the lake every night if he had his way.

All of this activity sure does wear Thane out, which is just fine with us.

Sleep tight!

California Girls

The BIG 4-0.  Yikes - it's coming fast for this I-still-feel-like-I'm-20 girl.  Instead of fighting the inevitable, however, I'm choosing to embrace this particular milestone.  My friends are, too.  In fact, last month two of my childhood friends and I snuck away to California for a few days.  We had a wonderful time catching up and having a lot of fun at our condo on the beach in Carlsbad, CA (just north of San Diego).

We lazed on the beach (yup, those are my knees and toes),

and toured the harbor on a sailboat, where we spotted dolphins, a mommy & baby whale, and lots of sea lions.

We toured Coronado, ate loads of gastronomical delights and saw as much wildlife as possible at the epic San Diego Zoo.  Can you see the adorable baby panda in the tree?

As great as those events were, however, the highlight of our visit was a road trip to LA where we participated in a taping of "The Price Is Right."  What a kick!  The show was definitely wild and chaotic - but what a ride!!  While I was not chosen to "Come On Down", one in our group was.  The show airs on June 5th on CBS.

Who says you can't be 40 and fabulous?!?!?

She's Got A Style That's All Her Own

Annabel is still enjoying school, and I think that she is actually going to miss it over the summer.  Preschool has been good for her, and we think that she'll transition into all day kindergarten with little problem.

During her time off from school, Annabel still enjoys a flair for the dramatic, whether that be in her appearance
or in her decorating choices.  (Below is a photo of her styling the table for dinner one night - tiaras, artwork, favors and all!)

She and Thane continue to be good buddies, a fact for which we are grateful.  Of course they fight at times, but generally these two are fast friends, whether it's fashionable or not.
 
Lastly, Annabel's sense of fashion extends to bedtime as well. 

Who needs room darkening shades?

Hugs and Kisses

In April, we were delighted to entertain Jordan's Grandma Sue.  Grandma Sue (aka "GG")  took the train from Minnesota, and we were able to spend lots of time with her over a three week period.  Annabel loved crafting and tea partying with GG,

 while Thane showed off his lambs and even took Grandma for a spin around the dance floor.

A few weeks later, Aunt Buzz stopped by for an ice cream sundae party.  The kids always adore time with Abby, and we hope she (and GG!) come to see us again soon!

 

Hugs and kisses!