Monday, July 2, 2012

Swim Lessons

 
Katie and Leah are loving their Summer! They are taking swim lessons and are doing very well...They are both swimming like fish! We are enjoying visits to the pool and hanging out with friends! We will be visiting Florida at the end of this month!!!!

Sunday, June 17, 2012

 We've been pretty busy as the school year has come to a close.  Katie had her end of the year  Ballet Recital.  She did such a wonderful job! She's grown up so much this year, she is more confident and has a magnetic personality!
 We're so proud of you baby!

 We ordered Katie a new bedroom set, she picked it out herself..."Big Girl Bed"

 Leah had her end of the year gymnastics party.  She has made so many great friends on the team and looks forward to next season.  She has started her Summer workout, she is practicing 16 hours a week and has set goals for herself.  I'm glad she is still enjoying the sport!  She ended the school year with excellent grades and comments from her teachers.  She looks forward to 3rd grade because she can start joining clubs.  She is intersted in playing an intstrument, singing in the choir and joining student council.
 Katie had her Pre-K graduation this past Friday.

 Katie has made many friends this year and has become such a social butterfly. She is a wonderful artist and loves writing letters to her friends and family.  Katie's favorite subjects this year were, science, art and drama.


 I can't believe how fast my girls are growing up!
 Kaite with her teachers, Ms. Mandy and Ms. Karla.
 This past weekend we visited the Luray Caverns in VA. 
 It was pretty amazing...


Leah had done some research prior to our visit to the caverns and couldn't wait to find the "fried eggs." She was thrilled when she finally found them!
 We also went through a garden maze, we had so much fun!

 We also drove through Shenendoah State Park- Sky Line Drive was beautiful!






What a wonderful year, were looking forward to some family vacations and swimming this Summer! The girls will start swim lessons this Saturday.  Leah is in an advanced class so she can learn how to dive and some strokes. Katie is in a beginner class. I should find out mid July, which school district I will be teaching in this Fall!!! Neal is enjoying his job, despite the commute.  We are very greatful for our family and all the opporutnities we have been given.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Hershey Park Trip

 We spent this past weekend at Hershey Park and had a wonderful time! As you can see by these two pictures of the girls measuring themselves, before we go into the park, Katie is a little disappointed she is not a Hershey Bar yet!! She got over it quick- that's the great thing about this park there are so many rides for everyone!  Leah really enjoyed the roller coasters and made me go on some with her...let's just say, I lost my voice!

 The girls had a blast, they are at such a fun age!! Don't ask me what Katie is doing, lol!
 We spent the first day at Hershey Park and the second day at Chocolate World.
 Yummy licorice....if you like sweets, you would be in heaven at Chocolate World!!!




 We enjoyed making our very own chocolate bars...
 The girls waiting patiently for the choclate bar covers they designed themselves...
 Yummy!!!!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Katie turns 5!!

I can't believe Katie is five years old!!!
 Katie got to see "Momo"(my dad),we had dinner at Grill Fire. We had to take a picture to prove to my mom that he came and had fun,lol!



 Our friend Matt stopped by to wish Katie a Happy Birthday!!
 Can you belive I have an 8 yr. old and a 5 yr. old!!!
Katie celebrated with her friends from school...Roni and Breanna are good friends of Katie's.  They have been going to school together for the past two years.
 Katie  said, "I picked this cake because I love the beach and it's beautiful!
 Mommy visited too....I love my baby girl!
 Katie enjoyed her favorite breakfast-Dunkin Donuts...Can you feel the excitement?!
 Katie was super excited and grateful for all the gifts, friends and family gave her...


 She also enjoyed her favorite kind of cake-Ice Cream Cake!!
We will be spending the next weekend at Hershey Park to finish off our birthday celebration!!!! It's amazing how much Katie has grown up this year.  She is so confident, happy and bright.  She loves having people around her, she loves the computer, enjoy's singing and dancing.  She loves to spend time with her family the most! We love you peanut!!!