May

Messy face...

This is particularly nice outfit. Dance leotard, skirt, snow boots, coat, and hat. Pretty normal right? :)

Hallie and Eric (and lets face it, me too) would so love to have a puppy.  So we rented one for an hour. His name is Rodney, and was oh so sweet. Energetic, but so fun! 

Our little explorer just plopped herself down in the middle of the playground to inspect the wood chips.

Hallie graduated from preschool!  I can't believe that she will start kindergarten this Fall.  (That is if we ever decide for sure where she is going to go)

First and last day of preschool.  Eric says she hasn't changed much.  But I totally disagree. She has grown in every way since that first day. :)

One night I heard rustling in the girls bedroom, so I went to check on them. Hallie was just sitting in the corner of her bed, in the dark, just smiling.  She makes me smile.

More words...

Eric's dad passed away on March 5th. Cinco de Mayo.  We all went up to get everything sorted out, and for the funeral.  Unfortunately there wasn't much I could help with, so the girls and I played a lot.  Though it wasn't for a looked forward to occasion, we are so glad we were able to go, and we were able to enjoy ourselves as well.  We have such incredible family on all sides, and in every way, make it possible for us to be there.  I feel as though not enough thanks can be given.  So thank you, thank you!

Indian Beach.  My favorite place on the Oregon Coast.

First time in the ocean!

To say that Hallie loved the beach is an understatement.  She is obsessed!

Nap time with the animals.

Walking on the beach in Oregon.

Hallie was an awesome traveler.  She loved flying, and was super helpful.  She even pulled luggage for us without complaining, and a smile on her face.  Tender mercies!

This was at Lidia Summer's birthday party.   I love that smile!

Watching BYU Men's Volleyball in the national tournament.  They lost. :(

This little girl is so busy she doesn't have much time to snuggle, so you've got to document it when it happens.

BIG NEWS!  Eric graduated with his Bachelor's in Social Work on May 3rd!  Hooray!  Jim & Have were both able to come down and enjoy it with us.  It was a long time coming, and totally worth it.  (This was just two days before Dennis passed away)

OTHER BIG NEWS: Paige turned 1 on May 2nd!  I can't believe it!  We celebrated at Grandma & Grandpa's, with the Hall girls, Angela, Chris Solomon, Haven and Jim.  It was perfect!