Adeline's Dance Performance

The beginning of June Adeline had her end of the Year Dance Recital. I really had no idea if she would know what she was doing because every week after her one hour dance class I would ask her, "What did you learn" and she would always reply, "I don't know?" We were gone the last two dance classes before her recital, so I assumed she was going to be clueless. Boy did she prove me wrong. She was completely serious and knew all the moves. It brought me back to my childhood when my sister and I tap danced. However I remember seeing my video and I really did NOT know what I was doing! So proud of my little ballet/tap dancer!!

California

After Utah, the girls and I flew to California to visit my sisters. Abe was able to fly out and meet us as well, which was really fun. We had a blast and I loved seeing all the little kids together. Adeline and Johanna are still best buddies and get along so well. The would just dissappear the entire day and be in heaven.

We brought the kids to Disneyland for the first time and Adeline was so excited. Sierra's kids have been a million times, so they showed us the ropes :) Adeline's favorite part... meeting all the Princesses!

On the Shuttle to Disneyland...










We planned the California trip around Abe's MBA Graduation so he could go to that as well. He had started his MBA while we were stationed in California and only had three classes left when we had to move to Ohio to do his other Master's Degree. Luckily his last three classes were offered online and he was able to finish this last year. He was so ready to be done with school!!



We stayed at Amanda's house and got to play with little Claire Bear a lot. The girls loved her so much. She is such a cutie!!

Swimming at the Campbells...



My sisters and I were able to have our own booth at the Orange County Flea Market for Sew Tiny Baby. It was a TON of work, but we had a lot of fun.

All our families came and stayed for several hours with us. The kids mostly played in the back of Chase's truck.


I'm ready to go back to California again to see my sisters. I miss them SO MUCH!!!

Utah

The end of May I hopped on a plane with the girls and headed to Utah. The plane rides seemed SO LONG! Norah is at such a hard age to fly with. She just wanted to be anywhere but my lap and liked to scream a little bit. I think it was about 7 hours of flying time, + 1 hour before departure + 2 hour layover + 1.5 hour wait for my dad to pick us up :) I was quite worn out. Norah also had a big blow out and was wearing a onesie with her pants. Of course I didn't have extra clothes on me since that NEVER happens and the poop was all the way up her back. She just ended up hanging out naked in her diaper the rest of the plane ride home.

We had lots of fun visiting with both sides of the family. Unfortunately we had no time to see very many friends, so hopefully this summer when we come!

Highlights were:

Breakfast for Roni's Birthday... no pictures :(

Playing with cousins


Meeting new cousin Sophie


Meeting one of my dad's new colts. His name was Smokie at the time, but I think they have changed it :)

Of course playing with Lucky & Sniper

Playing at Fairview Park w/ Grandma Barker & Audrey

Playing outside at Grandma & Grandpa Barker's house






Riding horses w/ Nana & Grandpa Smart. They both loved it. I think Adeline will be ready for big rides this summer. She would get very disapointed when my dad would only take her down the road. She kept telling us that she wanted a LONG ride! My dad also got her new pink cowgirl boots and at one point I was walking along side the horse while she was riding and my dad was leading. The horse got spooked and spun around. I probably over-reacted a little bit worried that Adeline could have fallen off and Adeline said very proudly, "Don't worry mom, I have my cowboy boots on!" Gave me a good laugh.



Playing piano with Great Grandma Dofi

Ice Cream at Polar King


Doing Puzzles. Adeline is such a puzzle master. she has no problem doing 100 piece puzzles. This one was 150 and all the Grandma's were helping her a little bit.

Hanging out with preston

Seeing Great-Grandma Jeanne

St. John, US virgin islands

Back at the end of April, beginning of May, my mom was kind enough to fly out and watch our kids so we could go on a much needed vacation. It seemed like we planned it for forever and it was over in a flash. We had such a blast and had the best traveling companions with us. I am way to tired to try and caption all of these pictures, so I will add more writing and detail about our trip hopefully tomorrow. I am WAYY behind on blogging and a lot has happened and is happening :)