Hannah's 3rd Birthday

Mommy and Daddy with the birthday girl

Hannah wearing birthday princess gear from Mommy and Daddy

Her first look at the puppy dog cake

Brothers excited to celebrate with Hannah

 

Connor, James, and Weston sporting Paw Patrol masks

Singing Happy Birthday to Hannah

 

Teaching her how to hold up three fingers on her hand

Family pic with the birthday princess

Mimi and Grandy with the birthday girl

James and Hannah opening a gift from Mimi and Grandy

Hannah so excited to have her own Polly dog

Dancing around in her tutu

Hannah riding her scooter in the kitchen

We celebrated Hannah's 3rd birthday with a family party at home.  Hannah wore a birthday girl sash and tiara, and she held her star wand in her hand throughout the party.  Since our girl loves Polly and her stuffed Puppyrella, we ordered her a "nilla" cake with buttercream iced puppy dogs decorated on top.  Hannah loved her "dir-day" cake.  We had ice cream and bottled cokes with hot pink polka dot straws to go with the cake.  The kitchen table was decorated with hot pink streamers and Paw Patrol plates, napkins, and masks.  James helped Hannah open her gifts.  She got a stuffed miniature schnauzer pet and carrier from Mimi and Grandy that she named after Polly.  Hannah was thrilled to have her own Polly dog!  Nana and Granddaddy gave Hannah an Ana and Elsa scooter and helmet.  Hannah enjoyed riding it around the kitchen island as soon as Will got it assembled.  Mommy, Daddy, and the brothers gave Hannah a pink tutu and tights.  Hannah called it "my ballet" as she twirled around on her toes in the kitchen.  She is looking forward to starting ballet in just a few months.

Summer Kickoff at Orange Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     As soon as school got out, we headed to Mimi and Grandy's condo in Orange Beach.  The boys loved playing and building things in the sand.  Hannah did not really like the sand, so she spent most of her time sunbathing on her towel.  On the 27th, we helped Mimi and Grandy celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary with dinner at Cobalt.  Everyone got desserts to split.  Weston and I took care of the chocolate cake!

TCPS Awards Day

Connor receiving his awards from Miss Dickerson

Weston receiving his awards from Mrs. Pannell

Mrs. Pannell's 3rd grade class

Connor with Miss Dickerson

Brody, Adoniram, Weston, and Jim

Mama and the handsome boys

Silly pic

Weston and Mrs. Pannell

Sara Reid and Connor

       Connor and Weston had award's day on the last day of school.  Connor got the Noble Eagle award for athleticism and good sportsmanship.  His character trait was loyalty.  He also made A's all year on his report cards.  Weston made the Superintendent's Honor Roll (A's all year), which begins in 3rd grade.  This was a big accomplishment, because he worked hard for it.  He learned how to make notecards and study independently--a skill that he will continue to use as he gets older.  Weston's character trait was compassion.  He also received the Fruit of the Spirit Award, a special character recognition for demonstrating the fruits of the Spirit.  This was also his first year to get a perfect attendance certificate. Connor and Weston both got a swimming certificate for participating on the TCPS swim team.  Will and I were very proud of our boys.  Hard work and good character will take them far in life. 

James's Mother's Day Tea

     James's preschool class held a Mother's Day Tea.  I got to enjoy brunch with my Jamesey-Love and hear him sing songs.  He chose to wear a tie for the occasion, so he made a really handsome date.  He gave me special handmade gifts.  I'm so thankful I got to spend the morning with him and his friends.  I'm even more thankful that God gave me my Jamesey-Love!  He truly is a special gift.

FUMC Spring Program: A Camping We Will Go

Hannah singing in her first school program

 

Jamesey singing his little heart out

James holding his S'mores treat after the program

Hannah doll

Best buddies ready to go to Baskin Robbins for ice cream

The Littles had their preschool Spring program, and we enjoyed hearing them sing.  This was Hannah's first school performance, because she was sick just before the Thanksgiving program.  She and James both sang sweet praises to Jesus.  The theme was A Camping We Will Go.  The treat following was premade S'mores snack bags.  After the program, Mimi and Grandy went with us to Baskin Robbins for ice cream.