Sarah's Recital

The big stage, the bright lights, the fun costume, the applause... I think I look forward to it as much as she does.

(pictures taken at dress rehearsal b/c "no recording devices of ANY kind are allowed during the performance!")

She likes watching her skirt twirl.

This was her FAVORITE step!

At the end of the dance she took a bow. Her very own, personal bow. I couldn't believe it I caught it on camera.

About to get in the car to head to the recital.

Dance recitals bring back amazing memories for me, make me miss Ashley and my PaPaw's whistles. I got teary watching her on the stage and wondered where our little girl has gone. Oh, how I wish I could stop time...

Greg's visit...

It took him two years, but he made it before we moved. And that's all that counts!

Introducing him to The Bug Club...

Anna's binoculars. She says they give her superpowers.

Sunday morning we went to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. It's one of our favorite places and we knew Bubba would love it.

Checking out the Fairy Door. I'm thinking there might just have to be a fairy living in one of our trees in S'port.

The Hills are Alive!

As soon as we started walking across the bridge to the gazebo the water was filled with geese, turtles and giant fish all waiting for a snack. Sorry, critters, we'll feed you next time.

Trying to get the best shot of a plant label.

Our big girl. She has grown so much this year...

Memorial Day Weekend Mega Post

We had a great weekend... JB came home for a few days and Beth, Jeanne and Ray all came for one last visit before the big move.

The sprinklers made their first appearance of the summer...

The neighbors brought over this volcano guy.

Anna finally got to open her birthday presents!

Stand right there and close your eyes...

A Hula Hoop!

Tuesday morning brought lots of goodbyes. See you in Louisiana Grandma and Grandpa! I wonder if they will drive the new Corvette down? :-)

Birthday Brownies

I think she had a successful birthday, but we greatly felt Daddy's absence today...

Flashback Friday... Happy 3rd Birthday, Anna!

Tomorrow we start Anna's month long birthday celebration. The last three years have gone by so quickly and I hate to think about how quickly the rest of her childhood will also fly by.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Anna. We love you more than words can say.