the end.

this time of year. seems to be all about endings. last week. was his last week of school. this week. his classes are wrapping up. today. was the last day of gymnastics.

he didn't miss a chance to go a bit crazy. and enjoy himself. i guess. summer is almost here.

ahoy matey.

aargh. it's my party. i'll cover my eyes whilst you sing to me if i want to! aargh...!

twirl.

today was dance recital day. all the build up. and the anticipation. all over in an hour.

little one was great. tapping her heart out. singing. twirling away. all front and center.

daddy even got in the act this year. participating in the dad's dance. a perfect ending.


lots. of proud fans in the crowd, too. including all grandparents, god parents and her own bestest.

don't they look like mini me's?? two peas in a pod i tell you. and that's good. because she's a good one to look up to.

sunshine.

finally. after days of grey skies. rain. and thunder. there is this thing back in the sky.

i believe it's called the sun.

welcome back.

mmm.

i love this time of year.

i especially love peonies.

love the way they look. all fat and fluffy. like layers and layers of frosting.

love the way they smell. so sweet and enticing.

don't you wish you could smell this one?


because it sure is sweet.

ruffles.

i love. some ruffles. i do. i really. really. do. and they are so cool right. now. on everything. i love all of these goodies.

cute. cute. and in silver. my favorite.



love this. would love to look like this in it, too.


and this. cosmetic bag? how sweet. love the prints, too. of course.


and these sheets. just what i've been looking for. really.

i do. i do love. some ruffles.

last day.

today. was little two's last day of school.

this means that there is only one more year. one year. of preschool. and then. he's off. to kindergarten. kind of makes me sad.

he had a great year. loved his teachers. loved his friends. he already says he misses them.

four.

somebody. turned 4 today.

4.

hard to believe.

he's as rambunctious and crazy and sweet as ever.

happy birthday. little two.

ahh.

i just finished. this book. have you read it? oh. you should. you really. really. should.

i have looked at this book forever. for. ever. picked it up. put it back down. i didn't want to read about elephants. or a circus. clowns are creepy you know.

but when i spied a hard cover copy in the thrift store - never opened mind you. for one dollar. i decided to give it a try. but then. again. it sat. on my nightstand. with visions of clowns in mind everytime i looked at it. and really. who wants to read about clowns before going to bed? not me. that's for sure.

but then. a friend. (you see how easily influenced i am, right?). said read it. it's good. really good. so i started. yesterday. and i now. less than 24 hours later. i'm done. it was that good. really. trust me. on this one.

it's not about clowns. it's not creepy. it's just a snuggle in. can't put it down. leave me alone i'm reading kind of book. and now. i can't stop thinking about it. wow. i love it when that happens. i love to read. but not every book makes you feel that way. almost like you have to decompress for a few days before you dive into another book.

so really. read it. i'd love to have others to chat with about it.

i wish.

i had a porch. a real. honest-to-god porch. not a slab of concrete with an overhang. a real old fashioned porch. that i could invite friends over to sit a spell and enjoy a summer sipper. that i could paint and decorate and enjoy.

if i had a porch. i'd get this book. invite you over. and we could sit a spell.

hanging on.

the last of the tulips. the very last one of the season in my garden. how pretty they've been all spring. enjoying the sunshine and rain. and bringing a burst of happiness to our yard.

yes. you're right.

"you know mom. life would just be so much better without boogers." - little one.

sorry. but i have to agree with her on that one.

ick.

i have been down and out this week. allergies. cold. be what it may. it's taken it's toll on me. i'm exhausted.

absolutely exhausted. but you know. there isn't time for this kind of nonsense right now. there never is.

dance recitals.
choir concerts.
classes.
work.
orders.
great adventuring opportunities.

there just isn't time to be under the weather.

i'm not complaining. because everyone is suffering here this year. it seems.

one downfall of a beautiful spring. is pollen.

it's everywhere. i could've written my name in it on my car window today. if i'd had the energy. which i didn't.

everyone is complaining about it. but i guess this is better than the cold and snow and ice we suffered through this winter.

i just don't know that my nose would agree. or my eyes. or my throat.

toothless.

the tooth fairy is going to paying a visit to our home tonight.


somebody. lost a tooth. that's number six for those that are counting.

"how does food stay in there?" a friend asked.

week. in the. life. day 7.

day. 7. sunday.

today was all about church. and singing. little one had her big choir performance tonight. they all did so well. she sang her little heart out. maybe the next american idol?