A Cinderella Party....

The big event for Sophia's party was the Cinderella play. It was at the Empire Theater...which is really pretty (kind of like a small Majestic!). The girls loved it! The night did not go quite as planned. We had to have cake at Starbucks and stand in a long line for the meet and greet for the characters. But, the girls had a great time. And, since we were there for a special night, all the characters got together so we could have a group picture at the very end. A special night for a special 6 year old!

Family Birthday Party....

Celebration #3...this time with the family!

Little Sullivan in his lion hat/lovie!
Christopher enjoying cake!

A Rite of Passage....

Turning 6 was special for several reasons....but probably the most important (to Sophia) is that she could get her ears pierced. She has waited and waited since last July when Rylie got hers done.

So the big day had finally come. Mom, Shirley, Sophia and I went for the big event. Off to the mall to go to Claire's. I had no idea how she would react. I talked to her about how it probably would hurt, but not for long. There was one little girl getting hers done when we got there, so we had to wait a few minutes. Then....it was Sophia's turn!!!

BeforeAfter a few tears...she was all smiles! Now she has to wait 8 weeks until she can change them. It's a lot of waiting!!! :)

Happy Birthday Sophia!!!

Six years ago the doctor said "It's a girl!!!" and Mike and I both said "Really???" We thought for sure it would be a boy. What an incredible six years it has been....full of laughter and some tears! She is growing up to be such a wonderful little lady and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for her! She gave me a big hug this morning on the way out the door to school and said "Thanks for everything Mommy!" Melt my heart!!!

(Now we need an updated short hair "6" picture!!)

The great haircut....

I like long hair...I admit it...I'm very biased towards long hair (especially on little girls!!!). Two of Sophia's best friends got their hair cut short in the past year and Sophia has wanted to get hers cut ever since! I kept telling her "later....later...later!!!" When Mike said she could get her ears pierced on her birthday, I figured that was a good excuse to cut her hair too. So...she has waited a long time...but about 7" are now gone!!!

Before....The first big cut wasn't short enough...so more came off!

All that beautiful hair on the floor!!

But...one happy little girl in the chair!!! She loves it. And I'll admit...it does look very cute!

It's "rodeo day" at NPDS. Joshua dressed in his finest 25 year old hat, Northwood sweat shirt and Grant's old boots.....could he be any cuter?

Big Ol' Hole

We're trying to get the city to fill this huge hole next to our driveway. Fairly sure all 3 kids could fit in it without any problem. It's ridiculously big. Now we have a barricade over it so no one will fall in and sue us. Next week...hopefully they will come and fill it with concrete!!

Seussical....

Jake was in the PTA program Seuessical this week. It's a first and second grade show. Last year he did participate, but still had the band-aid from the big golf club accident. This year was MUCH better. We had to sit in the back but Sophia took my phone and went up to the front. At least she got a few pictures!

11 Years!!

Happy Anniversary to us!! 11 years...how did they go by so quickly??

Barn Dance

2 Barn Dances to go to this year!!! Always so cute to see the kids square dancing!!

First Field Trip

Sophia was so excited for her first field trip! They went to see Diary of a Fly, Spider and Worm at the Magik Children's Theater. After the play they had lunch and played at the park. A great day of Kinder fun!