April 2021.
It already seems like a lifetime ago.
This girly is such a blessing. I am loving watching her grow up into a beautiful young lady.
I love when the hyacinths begin to bloom.
The girls' spring soccer continued to be a ton of fun. Wednesday practices and Saturday games. It reminded me of the many Saturdays I spent as a kid watching my big bro play soccer. I cherished that time and I'm cherishing this time watching my own kiddos too.
The soccer fields had a playground nearby too that the kids spent a lot of time on as well.
EASTER 2021
Good morning!
Up bright and early to read the Easter story
Smoky's first Easter. He has no idea what is going on.
Egg hunt
Even Smoky found an egg. I mean, a ball.
Hyacinths in bloom even more for Easter.
Heading to Mass and we saw a huge cross in the sky.
The kids left fun notes
Dying Easter eggs
And of course, playing games!
We played cornhole as well and this shot was amazing.
Three bean bags in the hole, but none of them fell through.
I mean seriously, look at it from the bottom. I still can't believe none of the fell through.
We had the neighbors over for dinner...and cornhole.
She brought me a beautiful little rose plant
Mini drumsticks and wearing their new Easter shirts.
Have courage and be kind.
The girls and I kind of LOVE the "new" live action Cinderella.
Kayla got braces!
Smoky in the snow
I don't ever tire of looking at God's creation. Especially the flowers.
and the mountains
Local lake with friends
Cherish every moment, friends.
They go by so quickly.
Tulips from my neighbor in our friendship flower jar.
Lilac bush got some buds this year
flower pieces collected by Kolbe
I love community. I love people.
So I organize neighborhood BBQs because they are wonderful.
this smoked dip was amazing that Chris made
Love, love, love our neighbors
Kolbe got cranky so had to cheer him up
Amy and I got whooped at cornhole. We demand a rematch
picking up at the end. Yes, that's a kids picnic table upside down on a wagon.
mornings with Jesus
Afternoons with my monkeys ;)
Divine Mercy Sunday party with our neighbors
We made divine mercy sundaes.
This lake is my new fav place to take Smoky and to just breathe in God's presence
When your neighbor made homemade sushi and brings you a plate!
The best time I ever spend is with Jesus in adoration.
do not walk; RUN to adoration. He's waiting.
Our neighbor from our old neighborhood stopped by with a bag of Easter fun which included bunny ears!
And we had another kiddo receive a virtue award at school.
Congrats, Kayla.
You ARE definitely an amazing friend.
Reading truck books to the kiddos
Had to grab a shot with the two of them together with their awards.
Spring dances in, but winter sometimes cuts back in.
One of my fav things is finding goofy selfies on my phone that the kids take.
Neighborhood playing "school"
Fashion show
fun with the neighbors. Claire dressed me up
Isn't this little bouquet so adorable?
Neighborhood soccer at the park
trash man Kolbe
The trash guy actually gave him that little vest. so cute.
God is here.
Some days it feels like He's not.
The pain and struggle just keeps getting heavier.
But He is here and He is faithful.
Let's not let each other lose heart.
