Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Craze of May

may approaches and i get anxious, for i know the month is set to fly by.  it's always filled with a flurry of events, and it comes at a time when i only want things to slow down.  i'm not ready for langston to advance to first grade, edward to begin preschool next year, or for lyda to turn one this summer.

Though, despite my protests May comes and goes (quickly).
Our May, a bustle of activity - as everyone's is - looked something like this...


Enjoying new friendships made this year












Langston's Mother's Day Luncheon

Outdoor Festivals


loving the weather

a play about bugs

a beautiful monarch butterfly

 winding down after a busy year

 nights out

 a freezing derby party

 zoo dates after school

 girl's weekend

 and loving on this one who will be 1 soon

The Craze of May

Friday, May 31, 2013

Ballet and a Precious Friendship

i don't know what i look forward to more each season?  the anticipated recital at year's end, or the next several months spent with these two precious girls.
oh, mary evelyn and i do exchange the woeful moans every wednesday as one of us on our appointed week heads out with the girls to practice at 4:45 in the evening.  the 'playdate' before is a necessary tool to give the week's driver the energy and umpf to get out the door and make it to practice.  
it's a mutually symbiotic relationship.  we need the other to rally!
BUT...  at recital's end mev and i always look to each other in complete agreement - it was worth every minute, and where can we sign up for next season!
this is what i love.
note evie.  she gravitates for the stage.  huge, radiating smile.  loves every minute in front of the audience.
langston?  not sure?  she claims she enjoys it, and i believe her.  we've just got to break through that focus & get a smile.  she is spot on in most moves.  she's a "serious" dancer.








and the pose


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

for lyda, 10 months is a

a time to...


laugh,

 to rise up,

 a time to reveal some of that personality,

a diva?

and discover.

 















it's a time to clap a little,

and enjoy the attention - 


 or not.
'what is wrong with him???'

it's a time for 'us' to savor moments

with you


 who is absolutely precious,


 and a time for you to love and enjoy all that is before you.


we adore you angel!