Happy Father's Day!!!

Chillin' with the Sistas

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I love all of their expressions in these pictures!

Patty-Cake Patty-Cake Blakers Man

Blakers, I love your laid back demeanor and your precious smile just melts my heart every time! You are my sweet, sweet boy!!

His favorite thing to do right now is scream at the top of his lungs. He just smiles and thinks it is the greatest thing ever. It's pretty cute the first time, but then it keeps going. What a mess!!

Practicing his screamNapping in Daddy's lap

We just introduced rice cereal to Blake and he's so excited about it. He's not that good at it yet, but he loves it. He so sweet.

Big Sister likes to help

Reesie Peesie Puddin' Pie

Reesie, you are my mischievous, fearless, determined, snuggly, joyful, little bundle. Your sweet laugh and impish grin never fail to make me smile. I love you more than words!

Little Fashionista
Reese decided to race down a friend's super steep driveway on a trike. She tumbled and skid down. Both elbows and knees were scraped and bloody. And even her poor face took a beating. Poor, sweet girl.

Our Beautiful Ballerina

We are so proud of you, Reagan! You are growing up to be such a beautiful young girl - inside and out. You are so smart, polite, and considerate of others. I couldn't love you more!

They danced to "The Lonely Goatherd" from The Sound of Music. I'll try to post the video soon. But, until then . . . here are some sweet pictures.

At the Dress RehearsalWith some girls in her class - Samantha, Reagan, Olivia, & Melanie
Reese just looking at Reagan. I thought this was precious!!

Me and my sweet girls

Recital DayOlivia, Belle, & Reagan - these girls have been in class together the past 2 years

My Mother's Day!

At Mother's Day Out this year, the girls both did an interview about Mommy for Mother's Day. I thought their answers were precious, so I wanted to share a few.

How tall is your mom? Reese: "Big!" Reagan: "About up to here." (raised hands about 4ft)

What does your mom do when you're not around? Reese: "Be with Daddy." Reagan: "She never tells me, because I'm not around. Maybe she tries doing cartwheels."

What is your mom's favorite food? Reese: "Burritos!" Reagan: "I don't know , because she likes everything."

What is your mom really good at? Reese: "My bag." ?? Who knows? Reagan:"Washing our clothes, and making stuff, like our beds and stuff."

What is your mom not very good at? Reese: "Nothing!" Reagan: "Hula hooping."

How do you know your mom loves you? Reese: "She gives me a kiss!" Reagan: "She says I love you every single day. And we play together."

The girls also made sweet little flower handprints. They're attached to clothespins and magnets, so they hold artwork on the fridge.

I also got a pedicure and Jason and the girls washed my car. Jason even bathed the girls that night. I felt so pampered!! I love my wonderful hubby and my precious kiddos!!

Blogger drives me nuts!! I edit these posts forever trying to get rid of all this funky spacing, but it just keeps reappearing. Anyone know the secret?

Nana

In February, my mother was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma (aka breast cancer). It was pretty scary for all of us. We took a last minute trip home to be there for her during her surgery. Jason had to go off to San Diego for his Academy conference, but the kiddos and I stayed for a week. Holly and her crew came down too. Even Danielle was able to get a leave and come back from Taipei. Mom had a mastectomy and they thought that would be all she would need. However, in April (yes, another rough spot to the month) she found out she would need chemo after all. She gets her port put in on Thursday and starts chemo Friday. She's quite the trooper though. Mom, we are so proud of how you have handled all of this! We love you so much and will continue to pray you through it!

Please keep my mom (aka Joanna, aka Nana) in your prayers.

Here are some fun pictures from our trip in February.
GramMary meeting her newest great-grandson! Gammy & Blakers Aunt Kathy meeting BlakeSweet smiles for Gammy
The kids chasing bubbles Pushing her sister on the swing Unky B & Blake

Sweet cousins! Reagan lovin' on Evan!

Reese loved the trains at Gammy's house!
So exciting to see DeeDee again!!!All the Ramsey kiddos on Aunt DeeDee Reading with DeeDee
Dancing with Cooper Chillin' with Uncle Stan The five Harrell Grandkids - Blake, Reese, Reagan, Payton, & CooperThe girls! Uncle Stan reading to Reagan & Payton Good snuggles from DeeDee Pops & Blakers Nana & Blakers Sweet hugs for Nana!