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4/24/16

Violin Recital


We are so grateful we put McKay in violin last year with Jessica Ragsdale.  He has improved so much, and Jane loves it now too!  She loves practicing and playing along with the songs.  Learning these songs has helped his confidence and focus.  They had a 'fiddling fiesta' violin recital.  They dressed as cowboy/mexican girl.  McKay played twinkle twinkle little star and the marching song and Jane played the duck song and twinkle twinkle little star on E. 






Jane's first Ballet Recital

We did an adorable 8 week ballet session in San Antonio.  Jane Loved it!  A friend here made a ballet room in her house and set up a stage in her house for a recital.  Jane was so adorable.  I am upset because somehow I cannot find the videos I took at her recital on my computer.  I love dance and am so happy this little ballerina loves it so far. 


















3/31/16

Texas Bluebonnets

Texas in the Spring is my favorite.  I love the fields of blue bonnets that pop up everywhere.  I am so happy we had my talented friend, Claire, take pictures of us so we can forever remember our time in San Antonio.  













3/30/16

Ellie Girl 7 months


I am so happy my friend was able to catch some of this sweet girl's personality.  I have so many moments lately where I can't get over her cuteness and her sweet personality.  I love all of my kid's ages and stages of life, but I must say, 6-8 months is one of my favorite stages.  This is when their sweet little personality really starts to show.
Ellie started crawling soon after 6 months. I tried giving her food at 6 months, but she still doesn't love it.  Her first two teeth came in a week after she turned 6 months.

There are so many sweet things i never want to forget:

She touches/grabs my face with so much love and curiosity in her eyes.
She giggles when I'm holding her and bounce her a little.
Yesterday she was crawling and playing with McKay.  She would periodically crawl over by me and look up and give me the biggest grin.
She watched Bryan throw Jane up in the air with her big curious eyes.  He threw her up and she giggled.
Jane crawled around the floor today telling Ellie to follow her and she excitedly crawled over.
Sometimes she wants me to hold her just because.
Her siblings love to hold her and beg to hold her daily.  Jane sometimes picks her up and walks across the room holding her, almost giving me a heart attack.
She looks up at me with the happiest face when i get her out of her crib.
She crawls around each room with so much excitement.
She brings us so much love and joy.



2/1/16

Jane's Third Birthday

I can't believe my little girl is 3.  She makes us so happy.  Our little Janie bird is always singing, dancing, jumping, and doing yoga poses. She already a little nurturer as she loves taking care of Ellie and putting everyone's laundry clothes away.  She loves keeping up with her brother and has learned to ride a two wheel bike, plays "I'm a little Monkey" and the "duck song" on the violin, loves to run fast, and is actually pretty good at throwing and catching a ball.  Her favorite color is pink.  She loves her sleeping with her special blankie.  She also loves her teddy bear, lamb, flashlight, and doll.  The other day she came out of bed with all of her things in a laundry basket because she said it was too heavy.  She makes me laugh constantly.  She loves doing a "high pants party" with dad when he comes home.  Everyone pulls their pants up high and does a silly song and dance.  She loves saying prayers and says long and thoughtful prayers.  The other day she said "I love my dad because he is so cute and funny.  That's why I love him" in her prayer.  She chats up a storm when we are at home, then is quiet when we go places. She often she stays right by me when we go to the park.  She is slowly starting to come out of her shell though.  We love our sweet Jane so much and can't imagine life without her!

Silly Friends.  So fun these two cute girls can be friends like their grandmas.

She may have enjoyed being queen for a day a little too much...

tea party goodies

love this sweet three year old

Jane loved her little princess tea party.  We danced with the little girls and did yoga for about 30 minutes after the tea party.  They all loved it and Jane was in heaven.  The girls were all so cute and played so well together.  I had so much fun planning this tea party for my little bird!

1/4/16

New Year 2016

After Christmas we went to Cayucus for a few days.  It was so fun and relaxing.  We walk/ran in the morning, relaxed at the beach, and hiked.  Then we came back and celebrated the new year.  Kara beautified Jane and she loved every minute.  We went to the outlets and Jane loved joint the girl day!  We had a fun day at the zoo and loved the new exhibit.  Finally, the vacation was sadly over and we headed back to San Antonio, but now without a bang! McKay set off the LAX door alarm, oops!!  We had such a fun vacation and were so happy we spent time with both families, celebrated Lauren and Mason's wedding, and blessed Eleanor.

my hiking buddy

outlet horsey ride

Jane is loving life
terrifying!



love this cute little bear cub and her papa!