Dance Recital

I have loved watching my little girl grow from dance all year. From the timid first day of dance class, spent mostly checking to see if mom and dad were still watching her and watching herself twirl in the mirror, to the confident performer at the recital this weekend, she has blossomed. There were times we had to practically drag her to class and there were days she insisted on wearing her fairy costume to dance, but we stuck it out and think she is adorable…all the girls are. Our little girl is 2nd from the left- the one picking her nose.

with her Yaya

with her Mom

We didn't think Dad would make it back from his business trip in time for the performance, but he did!

~Angela

Michigan

On Mother's Day nine years ago, my husband proposed to me at the top of a lighthouse in Michigan. We try to make it back there every year and have been there during all the different seasons. We went back again on Mother's Day this year, as a family.

We still checked out our favorite waterfall

And went rock hunting

We checked out a few new things as well, like a couple of Little Free Libraries:

This year we even took in a concert at the historic Calumet Theatre.

Its definitely a different experience with two kids in tow than the romantic weekend getaway it was when we got engaged, but it's fun to share our special part of the world with our kids.

Jon found this awesome piece of drift wood

I have a similar photo of my husband and I sitting like this years ago...

There was a girl who wanted to bring this 16 foot stick home very, very badly. I have no idea where she gets these ideas...

the desserts at the lighthouse are AMAZING

climbing the stairs to the lighthouse tower

The view from the top of the lighthouse, in the exact spot my husband proposed.

And then this happened...our little girl finally decided she LOVED her little brother.

And then my Little Man said "Mama for the first time." Let me just note that this was his first word. My heart is happy. A perfect Mother's Day gift indeed.

~Angela

April showers

We had our share of both snow and rain showers this cold, dreary month. Fortunately the snow has melted! April showers we hope will bring May flowers...and also called for puddle jumping:




We had fun jumping with both cousins and friends:

Our little girl got to try out her bigger bike once the snow melted from the road!







We cheered daddy on at a race:

We spent a lot of time inside this month, our little man learning to sit up and being silly:

We did have one nice day! A big milestone in our family- our little man is ready for the running stroller!




~Angela