Updates...

It has been so long since I've posted updates on the happenings of our kiddos. It was actually on my "to-do" list the day Ahri was born...but it turns out we had better things to do that day! So, here we go!

Ronan is Toilet Trained!

He decided just in time that he wanted to use the toilet. Phew! He's been wearing underwear full time for about a month now, and he's a little champ at it too! Thank goodness for only one kid in diapers at a time. Really, thank you Ronan. I'm so proud of him.

Look at this stylin' man in his manly underwear; he's so smooth!

Fishing

We've been spending some weekend days fishing. It is so relaxing and fun.

T-Ball!

Ellie played t-ball in June. It was SO MUCH fun to go and watch her learn and get better and have fun. Donovan got to be out in the field with her too, which they both enjoyed. She had two games a week; it was such a fun family evening, summertime activity.

Holding her end of the year trophy.

General (early) SUMMERTIME Fun!

Shelling and eating peas on the porch with dad.

My little nature girl letting a snail crawl all over her.

Ellie's Dance Recital

Ellie is ready and SO excited for her summer dance recital. It was so cute! She just takes so much joy and pleasure in everything she participates in; it's inspiring. She had so much fun in her dance class, but has decided she may want to try tumbling.

Ellie with two of her other class mates.

Ellie leading the way on to the stage, holding her teacher's hand.

Proudly displaying her flowers.

Ewing Family Visit

In May, my best friend and her family got to stop by our house for a short visit on their way to California. It was so much fun having them here, getting to know each other's children (really, for the first time), and getting some VERY rare quality time with my dear friend Colbi. We are so thankful they made the effort to drive out of their way (on an already monumental trip across the country!) to stop and see us! We love you Ewing Family!!

Kylind, Braylea, Ronan and Ellie having a ball in the toy room.

Taylin and Ronan bonding up the canyon.

Colb and me getting in ONE (and only) picture in the early morning before they left.

Ellie's Preschool Program

Ellie's class put on a little singing program on their last day of the school year. They also got completion certificates. It was so fun to watch Ellie and quite stunning how quickly she is growing up! She loved her preschool class, and so did I. I had the opportunity to volunteer monthly in her classroom and I loved getting to spend that time with her, in her element at school. She enjoyed having me there too, which was surprising to me and made me so happy. Ellie loved every minute of school and was sad when it ended for the year.

Ellie and her kindred spirit, Anela.

Ellie and her friend Miles.

Ellie and her teacher, Miss Angie.