::May 2019::

Look at the smile on this handsome boy.  He knows he is best dog of all time.  

We had some major  rummage sale fun.  

Quinn could not stay out of the dog cages.  

Show choir ended and Kaitlynn was there to support the rest of the choir girls.  

I got cracked up by some wire art that Ryan gave Rachel and I.  

Yummerful was had by one and all.  Emma may not be working there anymore but we still love the place.  

Max did amazing in his choir show.  

I had to buy a Purdue mail box.  It's going in the garden.  

We made a scarf out of dog hair for the duck.  

I hired my friend to do a water color of my little house.  I love this treasure.  

Poppy continues to sleep on Lily's head every night.  

I am glad they have such a good bond.  

Lily had her show choir awards.  She got her varsity letter and was voted Enthusiasm Chair.  

First day and last day of fifth grade for the curly head.  

Quinn played rugby and loved it.

I got to speak with the rest of the CHOICE team at the state house.  It was awesome to get to brag about all the great work we are doing.  

Cross Fit has become a huge part of our lives.  My dear friend Karen helped me get started and I am loving the new found fitness.  Her we are on our mother day work out have post workout mimosas.  

Josh has been hard at work getting the hottub up and running.  I am in love with it.  

We have started a tradition of getting icecream every time we go see grandma and grandpa.  

The little dog yard is getting set up.  

First and last day of first grade for this big man. 

First and last day of freshman year.  

Quinn has been doing the Cross Fit workouts and it is so fun to see him get into it.  

Pretty Lily with pretty lilacs.  

Lily rocking her rugby cheering. 

::March 2019::

March was Competition Show Choir season.   This cute little kid earned herself a varsity letter and a letter mans jacket for being a freshman in varsity choir.   She did no well.   I can't believe how much she has learned about dance.   It takes about three weeks for her to teach me 5 seconds of the routine.   

Comps required her to be dropped off at school at 4am or so, and then picked up that night sometimes as late as 2am!!!  She was gone at the show for 22 hours straight once.    But she loves it to the moon, so I am happy to support her.  

Her dear friend Paige was in JV choir so they got to spend lots of time together.  

She is so lucky to have such a great group of supportive friends.   I love her Dream Team.   They are the best of friends to each other and I really love each of them.  

We added a fourth dog to the mix, cause why not?  

It's now Rosie the giant Saint Bernard.  

Poppy the snuggle bug. 

Gus the most charming of all Great Pyrenees. 

Baby Otter the tiny dachshund.  

He even has a Mickey Mouse spot!!!!

Look at that face.   

He is the best natured baby dog of all time.  

He is Quinn's dog and they adore each other.  

I have gotten into this great kick of sewing vintage cut aprons.   I've been having so much fun with them.  Ever time I see a fabric I like I scoop it up and get to sewing.   

Josh bought some hatchets and modified them to be throwing axes for the kids. 

This has become a big hobby for the entire family.   

I took the crew on a little spring break road trip to Chicago to meet up with my sister Sybil and her kids.  

Guess which kid is in show choir? 

We did all the sites and had a really good time.  

We stayed in my brothers condo.

My kids just couldn't believe you could walk outside and buy a bagel.  

It was great for them to see that side of urban life.  

Little Emma had her 21st birthday at the end of March.  

She had a great night out with her friends but still managed to make it to her family party.