Looking in the Mirror

Lily is always asking to see the photo album of my class pictures. She laughs and says she's like mommy. Well, when I finally paid attention to what photo was holding her attention and amusing her, I realized that she knew how close the resemblance is. Now, I know what she would look like with dark brown hair. But of course mommy knows that she is so much cuter!

Just Because

Just wanted to post these pics because it shows how Cassie is sprouting up. I look at her cute face and realize that she will soon be in second grade. What happened to my little girl?

Balboa Island

We enjoyed a nice girl's day out at Balboa Island when Nana was visiting. Nick was in baseball camp, so it was all shopping, tiaras and sweets.

Did I mention, that we saw Diane Keaton while we were there.

New Tiaras.

New Tiara, $7, smile......Priceless

I hope they are digging for gold.

Hmm, can I finish this huge hippo cookie? YES!

A little rest stop.

What is wrong with a little butter?

What is so funny? I think this looks delicious!

Lily's Last Day of School

Lily's last day of school was on Thursday and she wanted to wear a pretty dress and put her hair in pigtails. She never lets me do her hair with braids, clips, pigs tails or anything. If I do they are out in minutes. Lily's look is hair in the face all messed up and that's how she likes it. But, today she said that she would keep the pigtails in because Cassie says she will look cute and for me to take a picture so that I can show Cassie when she gets home. Lily was loaded up with goodies to give to her teacher, plus an extra bag of goodies for her husband Pastor Chris. After all they are his favorites.

The End of School Year

Only 7 more days left of school. Last year around this time and all through summer we had mild temps. I was hoping for the same this year and my wish came true. Usually around the last 2 weeks of school the kids are bright pink and miserably whinny from the heat. Just leaving the car for 10 minutes to pick the kids up would make the car a miserable 97 degrees or higher. That made a fun ride home. Well not this year again. We have beautiful temps in the 70's and the kids are really enjoying their end of the year activities. Today I worked in Cassie's classroom and helped take down all the kids projects and get things organized for her teacher. This left me a little sad, knowing once again that the kids are leaving their friends for awhile, and the teachers they adore and the fact they are getting older. On the other hand I need a break from the daily routine and am excited to be able to just stay home for awhile soon. That dream might burst too, once the summer activities get going. Well, a girl can dream can't she? Here are a few pics I took today of Lily skating (or at least thinking she is) after I picked her up from her water day at preschool. The other ones of Cassie, I just added also, because they are just so cute. Enjoy your day!

The Bubble Lady

Tonight we headed over to Lily's pre-school for a Dad and Me event. (I tagged along as official photographer). Nick and Cassie got to tag along also and were treated to some arts and crafts, a bubble show and of course build your own ice cream at the end. The highlight of course was being put inside the bubble. Nick playing it cool as always, Cassie the perfect little model never breaking the "strike the pose", and then Lily with her "I'm not so sure" to her loving it. I just love all the events, picnics and open houses at the end of the year, it really lets them celebrate all that they have achieved and have some fun.

Here we go.

If I open my eyes, will the bubble pop?

Do I need to lean with the bubble or it might pop?

I know, I'll just stand perfectly still!

Wow! that is one big bubble!