We were able to participate in our church's Parent/Baby Dedication on Mother's Day (just one week after returning home) and publicly commit to raising Lottie in a Godly home. It was such a special day for us as our church family was able to get a first glimpse at our sweetie that they helped pray home. It became even more of a special day because our niece Anna Ruth was born! She is a cutie pie and you can see more of her sweet cheeks over at the
Nolen News.
Abigail had her spring dance recital later in May and did a GREAT job! She was so excited and most thrilled about wearing makeup for the big show. She danced beautifully...for a not-so-graceful 4 year old :) We were very proud of her and how far she has come since last year's recital (where not a single dance move was performed).
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| Brother and Sister taking in the show. Proud of their big sister! |
We have been spending a lot of time at home just playing together. My house regularly looks as if it has been burglarized due to the amount of toys these three pull out EVERY.SINGLE.DAY! So it goes in this stage of our lives. I wouldn't trade these days for anything!
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| Our very own Super Luke! |
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| Lottie trying to get the baby doll to suck her thumb like she does. |
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| Luke doing what he does best...multi-tasking with trucks. |
Abigail wrapped up her first year of preschool a couple of weeks ago and was SO SAD that school was over. Sweet girl absolutely loved everything about school and was heartbroken to leave her awesome teacher, Mrs. Jenkins. We have been so blessed with Mrs. Jenkins and Abigail's entire class this year. Abigail learned a lot and already can't wait for K4 to start
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| First day of K3 |
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| Last day of K3 |
Thankfully, Lottie loves playing outside just like Abigail and Luke do. She was a little hesitant about the sand box at first, but warmed up to it quickly and it has now become one of her favorite things.
Abigail is a big helper on our walks now and usually pushes one of the two little kids. Lottie LOVES riding her car around the neighborhood and Luke enjoys racing her in his car.
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| Lottie is not crying in this picture, just super excited about going on a walk! |
We took advantage of the long holiday weekend and enjoyed a trip to the zoo/splash park. As you will see, fun was had by all!
We also got to spend Memorial Day with friends swimming and eating together. Lottie's first time in the pool was successful as long as one of us was holding her. She wanted nothing to do with any float.
Abigail couldn't get enough of the water and loved being with her friends.
Luke didn't spend much time in the actual pool but was just as happy playing around the pool.
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"Fishing" with a pool noodle.
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Our summer days have started off well and we are having fun!
