Friday, April 30, 2021

April is Here!

April, a time for beautiful weather, some great mens' birthdays, and outdoor fun. Man were we glad that some festival fun had return.  
An egg hunt at the park began with an interactive show.
Shiloh's energetic hand raising caught the host's attention and she quickly ran to participate in a game.  
When he told her to "stand right here", while patting the table, she got the audience laughing by hopping right on the table.  While embarrassed at first for misunderstanding, the laughing quickly appeased her entertaining heart.
She won her game and loved her prize (which she ended up giving away to a classmate who was, also, playing).
The littles opted for grocery bags instead of the Easter baskets in hopes that they would, then, be able to hold more eggs.
The egg hunt went quick, as it always does.
Happy Smiles from all the treasures!
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While I am not a fan of all the business, soccer nights with beautiful weather to watch my girls try out a new sport.
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Sweet Shiloh often has art spill out of her.
Her sitting here reminded me of when she did the exact same thing when she was little.
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Zoe was excited to find a caterpillar.
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One of our dear employees "retired" for the most adorable reason.  She will be missed but we are so thankful for her time with us!
I had to commemorate the occasion!
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Zoe trying on her new outfit that she got for her birthday from her Grandma.
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How cute are these 7-year-old cousins. We are so thankful that this year they got to be in the same class at school and...
did soccer shots together.
The 9-year-old cousins got to have some pictures as well!
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One of the girls wanted to take a picture of this goose on her nest that is on the route of the school's drive. Made for an interesting process as we would spy her everyday.
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I love our employees! 
And making them laugh and their willing hearts!
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Man it is a beautiful time in SC!
Halfway through soccer season the players got ice cream.  (Their mother was gracious and got her siblings some as well.)
Then they got to watch one of their PE coaches who happened to be playing baseball.
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Another dug out during a fun playdate!
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Shiloh loves finding creatures, and stopping by the creek, she found many a little frog to hold.
They all loved exploring, until we had to leave early due to rain.
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The mural on the side of our building has always been a part of the plan, and we were excited that this month we began to see it come to fruition.
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Silly kid faces playing with phone apps!
Makes me thankful about how they are really made ;-)
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The grands came to cheer on Zoe for a soccer game!
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Annnndddd ending the month with a photo of the completed mural!

Monday, April 19, 2021

Dad and Baby Daddy's Birthday

My dad and Beach's birthday are just a few days a apart.  Dad is up first and always gets some fun cards to read...
Watch out for the intense hugs that come along with it!
Beach had to work that night, and Zoe thought it would be funny to take his place...
she cracks herself up!
Addy wanted to join in the fun as well.
Dad was happy to get some more Loveland Apparel.
Key lime pie was his dessert of choice!
We love you so much Poppy!  You add so much fun and life into all our lives!
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We were able to get together with some friends for Beach's birthday.  Lauren coming in with the amazing cocktails!
Beach really wanted a tomahawk steak for his birthday, which they grilled out.  It wouldn't fit on a plate, so he had to use a cookie sheet for his meal!  I have never seen anything quite like it.
He willingly shared with anyone that wanted some and even had leftovers.
Ice Cream sundaes for dessert.
The kids were pleased about this as well.
All that yummy food and a busy week caught up to Beach fast.
Selfie time!
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The morning of Beach's actually birthday, the kids were excited to give him their cards they made him.
They were cute in that they, also, made him coupons.
I got a brunch date with the birthday boy!
That night we had some great family time together.  Beach grilled out steaks....
and we had an amazing charcuterie platter from Abundant Graze.
Some yummy gelato for dessert.
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When  celebrating at my parents....little gift giving....
and an amazing cake.
My mom is the best dessert creator!
So thankful for this hard working, big hearted, hot man that I get to be partners with through this crazy life!  Happy another time around the sun my Beach!