Preschool Graduation

It's official! Grace graduated from her amazing preschool and is moving on to Kindergarten. I have to admit I was a little bit concerned about Grace starting preschool last September.  She had never been away from home for so long.  And she didn't know anyone at her new preschool. 

Thankfully Grace was quick to make friends and to say that she loved the structure that preschool provided would be a huge understatement.  I am so thankful that so many of Grace's friends are going to the same elementary school including her best friends. 

Grace singing their songs at graduation.

Getting her diploma!

One of the great things about the preschool is that they have small class sizes and a great teacher to child ratio!  Grace adored her teachers.  She is a little bummed that she will have to get on the bus before we bring Lydia to school next year so she won't have the chance to see her old teachers.  (I'm not too worried though.  We happen to see her teacher at Target from time to time).

Grace and her amazing teachers.

Grace and her best friend

My little graduate

Grace and her pal, Grace  Grace is excited that she will get to ride the bus to school everyday with her sweet friend.

Soccer Lip

It took me a little bit to figure out why Lydia's lower lip was red for part of the spring. Then I figured it out as I was looking through pictures one night. She bites her lower lip while she plays soccer. I think only soccer. Soccer season has passed and so has the red lower lip. Apparently t-ball isn't nearly as stressful!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!! The girls showered me with super sweet gifts! Top secret gifts that had to be hidden and rehidden often to ensure that they weren't discovered before Mother's Day! Paul took the girls to the store in morning to make a cake for Grandma Pedersen and a big cookie for me! Thanks girls & Paul! You always make me feel so special!

After School Fun

What do you do when school gets done and the kids haven't spent enough time with their pals? Have a play date to enjoy the gorgeous weather!! I love that all three of my girls have such great pals to hang out with all the time. I love that most of Grace's pals from school are going to go to kindergarten with her at the same elementary school!

Grace swinging!! 

Popsicles!!

My cutie!

Ella is always unphased by all the older kids! 

Happy Morning!

On a random spring morning when I was moving winter clothes to the basement and getting the summer wardrobes in line, the girls discovered the most AMAZING things ever! Sparkly bright tutus skirts! They decided that they needed to wear them right now!! Who cares that it was old outside. They wanted a photoshoot.

... well everyone but Ella who clearly wasn't buying this crazy idea of her sisters.

But then, Ella's favorite friend stopped in for a visit!!  She sure does love her partner in crime!

Spring Soccer

Grace and Lydia are both in soccer this spring. Paul, Ella and I have cheered from the sidelines in all kinds of weather. After a cold soccer season last year, I was not going to sign up for another year of cold Saturday mornings outside. But then after a warm winter and summer, I caved. Low and behold, soccer season started and a week into the season, we were again sitting on the sidelines in sleet and freezing 30 degree temperatures. Brrr!! It's all worth it to watch my soccer stars!!

Grace!!

Lydia and Grandpa Rudy

Grace and her best friend B.

Lydia watching from the sidelines.

Great stop Lydia!

We have been enjoying some great spring weather this year!  I have been busy keeping up with these crazy kids!! 

Grace talking to her friends.

Ella swinging upside down.

Ella has moved way beyond the baby swing this year.  She is trying to keep up with her older sisters.