The Performance

Last Saturday night the girls' ballet studio presented their end of the year show.  Really, the word "recital" doesn't cover it.  Jenica took to calling it a "performance" and really, it was one heck of a show, especially in light of the fact that this is a small outfit.  We were so impressed, we stayed for the whole nearly three hour extravaganza.

However, I was doubtful one ballerina in particular was going to make an appearance at all...

But indeed -- she did!

And she even danced... a little.  :)

Jenica, meanwhile, was so excited, I knew she's have no trouble with "stage fright."

   Having her friend Roisin right next to her must have been a big help.

Even though I am not sure the future will hold anymore ballet lessons,

this is a year I will always remember with a smile.

A Little R and R

With only a few weeks until Summer Camp starts (and my new part time job kicks into action --ack! going back to work for the first time in 6 years!), we've been doing a whole lot of nothing much.  Playdates, walks, playground visits, farmstand stops, and my personal favorite:

Sitting around in the yard with a good book. 

One playdate in particular really brought out some smiles.  A friend had us over to meet and try some horseback riding.  I think I know what we'll be signing up for once soccer is over...  the girls were delighted to be back on horses.

I even got a "playdate" with friends last Sunday morning.  Super day out on the water.  Ahhhh.... 

Hoping for a super summer!

Soccer Season Starts!

Finally, we finally got around to signing up for an activity Jenica has been wanting to do for several summers:  soccer. 

It's worked out great -- it started just as school was ending (along with everything else -- dance, Scouts, etc.) and it was a league that worked out for Kerry to try it too.

Jenica was pleased that it would give her a chance to see her friend Roisin too!

And that means Kerry could see Liam.   :)

So far so good. 

Go! Go! girls!

Girl Scout Goodbye (for now)

With the end of school, comes the end of our first Girl Scout year.  Jenica and her Daisy troop 43525 celebrated their year with a small gathering at Tennant Lake. 

(Seriously, I can't believe it's been a year... ).

Cake, games, stories and friends.  Even for all my apprehension when we started (my not being the world's best Girl Scout in my day),

I know Jenica enjoyed it immensely.

Here's to long time friends!

Summer Slowly Arrives

Seems summer is going to arrive here in the Northwest in fits and starts.  Rain one day, sunny and gorgeous the next. 

Flip, flop. 

It's OK.  Really.  We'll take it.  Any excuse to lie in the grass,

eat fresh, local strawberries,

And, in general, just act like a goofball. 

:)