Sister/Sister/Smile/Smile

These two don't spend all that much time together. I think Ari's has held Quinn a total of 10 times and that is because I ask her to hold her if I can't put her down. It breaks my heart a little bit. Not sure what is going on with it, but I'm trying not to force anything.

Lately I'm thinking it's because Briggs is so into Quinn and less into Ari? I don't know...someday, it will all change. Ari will be braiding up Quinn's hair and painting her tiny little toe nails (so let's hope).

For now, I will continue to plop Quinn down next to Ari and get them both to smile. Fake or not, I'm capturing moments.

Middle School

Arianna Joi! You my little lady are starting middle school tomorrow. TOMORROW! Middle school.

You have your outfit picked out. Your backpack is ready to go and you were in bed by 9:20pm. I think I'm more nervous than you....not bad nervous, just nervous. It's a big deal. You are riding the bus, changing classes, changing clothes for PE and going to be a lot further away from home. You will  meet so many new people and teachers and you are going to have some major sweaty pits in your grey dress that I'm really worried about.
These next 3 years lots of things will change. Friends will change, you will change. You will probably start talking to boys and hopefully not kissing them...
Ari, I love you. I know I drive you nuts and I freak out over stupid stuff, but just so you know, I will continue freaking out over stupid stuff for.ev.er.  Because I love you. You will always be my little girl. I will be protective and ask lots of annoying questions and why so and so isn't talking to you or you aren't talking to them. Just so we are clear, I will ask a lot of questions.
Remember to be kind. Be honest. Be strong. Be confident. Be a great friend, a good listener, and most importantly be yourself.  Don't forget deodorant after PE and don't shave the bottom of your head like I did in junior high.
I can't wait to hear Briggs ask "where did sissy goooo?" 500 times tomorrow.
Love you Lulu,
Meme

Dear Parents...

Dear Parents of Ari's slumber party!

I am sorry. I am sorry if your kiddos are zombies. If they are still sleeping from a nap that started at 11am. If they are crying over Doritos. If they missed another birthday party (that is my lulu). If they are hiding under blankets and won't come out. If they won't eat or can't stop eating. Or if they are begging for a bop-it or Mario Brothers. If they look at you like you are crazy. If they are snappy and bratty or mean.

I am sorry.

Just know this, they were all giggling and making perfume (house still reeks) and telling secrets until the wee hours of this morning.

Oh the joys of a slumber party hung over.

Thank you for letting them bring in Lulu's 8th year right!

Sincerely the mom of an 8 year old!
Meg

Painting pottery

making sundaes

A little pin the pony tails on Ari action

movie and popcorn.

B-Ball

The Huskies (team name!) are going to pretty awesome this season.

I mean how could they not be, with the twin towers?

2nd grade!

Photo Shoot!

Nev, Ari, Cha

I love the first day of school!

Ari does too.

Her teacher is the one to the left corner...she is in for it. 27 kids!

I can't even remember my 2nd grade teacher...

Lulu,

This year your class is packed with your closest friends: Cha, Nev, Jordan, Mateo, Isaac, and the infamous Owen who isn't your closest friend...but I think you have a crush on him.

Remember, to listen...don't talk too much to your neighbors. Always tell the teacher you like her shoes, or shirt or whatever it is that looks nice on her. Be patient. Know that sometimes girls can be mean, and that just means they are jealous of something.

Share.

You have a heart of gold.

Ari GOLD!

Ioves you!

MeMe

The Nuggets

Are you kidding???

T-man and Lulu

Ring Bearer and Flower Girl

Both 18 months

P & H's wedding

Tomorrow Lulu starts 2nd Grade!

Were does time go?

Yep

This is probably one of my favorite things about my wedding.

Converse and tutu's and of course that little girl.

15 days.

My Snugs

I got a little call from Ari's counselor...it made me a little nervous.

But the news was good...nope, it was great!

She won an award! It's a big surprise and they are announcing it in front of the whole school on June 16th, her very last day of 1st grade!!

I got teary. She is my little "bucket filler" and she fills my life daily with giggles and thoughts and ideas...and animal impressions.

I love being a momma. I love watching her grow into this kind little girl with so much sparkle in her eyes.

She is something!

A Lullaby

I used to sing this to Ari every night before bed. Well, she had a choice....Silent Night, You are My Sunshine, or May You Grow In Grace.

She normally picked Silent Night.

I'm going to start doing this agian....


I am so very blessed by her little heart and all it holds.