Olivia at 2 1/4 years old

This girl has changed so much in the last three months. She is on FIRE about everything. If she is happy, sad or mad, everybody will know it. She is very opinionated and will let you know what she likes or wants. She has become Ms. Independent wanting to do it ALL by herself like the big kids. The TWO's have hit her hard! She can made me angry and laugh all at the same time. Olivia is sassy and points fingers as she tells you what to do. So not appropriate but funny at the same time. She doesn't seem as easy as Grace...for example when we put Grace in her bed she does not get out. Olivia gets out several times!!! And each time she has some excuse on why she is up. We talks up a storm and there is not much we don't understand now. She makes me laugh all the time. She loves to do booty dances just to make people laugh. She still loves to sing and even if she doesn't know the words she lip sings like she does. Livie LOVES to be outside and has almost figured out how to pedal the trike. She is determined to do it and tries everyday. She is a complete love and wants to be as close as she can to you to give hugs and kisses. Defiantly a loud ray of sunshine in our house.

Last Day of PreK 3

Today was a bittersweet day. I love that today was the last day of schedules, baths on certain nights, going to bed at a decent hour, making lunches, etc. But Grace had a great year and we just LOVED her teachers. They will truly be missed next year. Today we celebrated the end of PreK 3 with a carnival and pizza party. Grace had a great day and I think she is a little excited about summer.

Prayer Time..."God made the sun..."

With Ms. Tina

with Ms. Joni

Grace loving on Ms. Joni before we go

Below is a picture from today and then the first day of school. She lost some more of her baby face this year.

12 weeks and counting down!

I am now counting down the weeks till our sweet Harper gets here. I am leaving the nursery the same so there is not much planning in that department. But below are some fun things I have found for her so far!

She will be a summer baby while my other two were winter, so I am having to purchase some new girl clothes.

Ballet Recital

Today I had the privilege of going to my daughters first ballet recital. I thought of it all from the video camera, to regular camera, flowers, putting her hair up, make up, candy and books to keep Olivia quiet, etc. Grace looked beautiful! But I didn't thinking about prepping her for the stage. Once she got on stage she got a big case of stage fright!!! The girl did nothing but stand there and smile. At least she was happy and not crying. Still a proud moment for a mommy!

Getting ready to go out!

Her little class

With her teacher Ms. Nicole

Daddy and his little ballerina

Thankful for everyone who came to support Grace

Family Picture

Ms. Joni, Grace's preschool teacher.

Maw Maw and Paw Paw

Mimi and Pops

(thankful they are close enough to come to stuff now)

Aunt Heather and Uncle Drew

So proud of the flowers, candy and barbie she got.

Mother's Day

Had a great Mother's Day!

Spent time with my precious girls!

Enjoyed time by the water.

With my mom.

Watched my husband me the best daddy.

Teaching Grace to play soccer while holding Olivia.

Brave Girls

On Friday night we went to Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for Relay for Life. I thought the girls would enjoy all the activities and we would be supporting a really good cause. And I was correct, the girls were in love with all the people, food and fun things going on. What I didn't realize is they would both me conquering some fears. You see, both the girls love having fun but they are VERY apprehensive about new things.

We have tried many times to get Olivia's face painted, hand painted, etc, but every time she would scream and not get near the painter. But she stepped up on Friday and was quit proud of herself.


But Grace amazed us the must. She asked to ride in a cherry picker that went 60 feet up in the air. We halfway entertained the idea but seriously thought she wouldn't really do it so we took her to a bounce house instead. But she was persistent and continued to ask to go...so we waited in the 45 minute line thinking she would bail out at the last minute. SHE DIDN'T bail! She rode up with her daddy and enjoyed every minute!!!

One tired girl, taking her glow necklace to bed.