Lacrosse

Lilly started playing lacrosse last year, in third grade.  She played in several of their month long clinics, but this year she joined the full competitive season.  There are 2-3 practices a week along with weekly games. My initial inclination was to say, NO WAY, we have too much going on.  I'm really glad I didn't because this girl loves lacrosse. She talks about it and can't wait for her 90 minute practice.

Here are some pictures form practice.  Jack also likes to tag along and play in the gravel track around the field.

The girls played in a tournament on Saturday. They played 7 games. Each game lasted 18 minutes and then they had an 18 minute break. We were at the field from 9:30-3. It was so fun to watch Lilly play all day. Great experience for the girls. 

Next game, I am going to try and get pictures of the cleats. All the girls have crazy neon cleats. Very colorful!

Lucy's "dupay"

Lucy was thrilled to have a birthday, and talked about it for months in advance.  We had an Elsa themed birthday and Princess Anna showed up to wish Lucy a happy birthday.

Easter 2016

All of Easter in one post. 

Creepy bunny in the supermarket picture. 

Kindergarten egg hunt. 

Dung eggs

Easter morning with a dead camera battery. Phone pictures will have to do!

picture day-phone pics

My friend, who was the photorgapher at the dance studio, took my phone and took some fun pictures of the girls at dance today. I grabbed a few too.

Hip hop picture day

I'm starting to feel a little better and get some more energy during my second trimester.  I've heard of this happening to other women, it's so exciting to finally happen to me!

I pulled out my camera today to take some pictures of Lilly. I love taking pictures. It was hip hop picture day at Lilly's dance class today.  Instead of paying for more individual pictures, she agreed to let me take them. This is the costume for their spring recital,

Doesn't this outfit make you think of the 80s?? The black converse sneakers were a requirement!

Mid-March updates

Everyone who reads this blog already knows that I'm expecting a baby in August!! Due to my "advanced maternal age" I qualified for genetic testing via blood work. The results also revealed the gender. It's a boy!!! I am so thrilled and feel very lucky to have 2 girls and now 2 boys. I was very sick for the first 15 weeks, didn't get out of bed sick, but I am mercifully feeling better. Thank goodness for those boy hormones! They seem to ease my nausea. 

I also had a wonderful birthday. Lunch with Jim and Lucy, prenatal massage, and fun presents. It was a great day. 

Last week was Lilly's 4th grade choral concert and early spring weather!

Yesterday was the last day of cheerleading. This was a very tough season for me. I was recruited to help coach Lilly's squad months ago. Between my severe nausea and complete lack of knowledge in regards to cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance, it was a very difficult season. However- It's over and I can breathe a sigh of relief!