Wednesday, May 31, 2023

May Mixtures (Part 2)

Part two of all the other amazing May moments (see part one here)....
We are all still so captivated by Josiah that he is often the center of attention when we get together.
Taking turns holding him every moment that we can (especially while he is still little and can sleep anywhere).
I mean look at that sweet face!!!
Peace out!
Poppy time!
We also celebrated his dad's birthday!
Cards...
presents....
and lots of baby holds.
Proud Grammy 6 times over now.
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Catching that sunset with my Zoe!
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Shiloh got hit up with pink eye, and with some natural remedies, thankfully she was over it in a couple of days.
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I feel like my hormones have not been so stable lately, this has not been fun for any of us.
Thankful for this man, though, that hangs with me through the tears and hard times.
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Zoe gives the best massages!
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The kids earned tickets with the school reading program, and it gives us a good reason to make it out to a Fireflies game.
Our baseball loving Poppy is always up for joining us!
It was unseasonably chilly and the light rain meant very little crowds.
It, also, happened to be our 18 year wedding anniversary!
We were glad the Russells were able to join us as well!
Poopy left for a walk around the park with the littles and came back with Dip and Dots for them all!
The kids ran the bases at the end of the game.
They had a promotional of giving out pork rinds as we were leaving.
Beach scored the most, though, after Danielle gave him a whole bag she had filled.  He was thrilled to have a snack that he could tolerate.
Always fun to have cousin time together and with Poppy makes it even better.
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And some more baby snuggles, because we all can't get enough!
A sweet calming presence.
Shiloh makes sure Piper still gets her snuggles as well.
And that's a wrap for this fun very filled month!

May Mixtures (part 1)

 May is another full month that includes finishing up parts of our home reconstruction, Mother's day, field day, Beach and my anniversary (18 years now), and Shiloh finishing up elementary school.  So many in between moments, as well, so May is a two parter.
 
 Beach and I have been trying to go on more walks, usually just a quick 10-15 minutes after diner to help with digestion, to get some fresh air, and reconnect.  This time of year seems magical and is helpful to try to regulate and put things in perspective. 
Often Ezra wants to go with us and enjoys riding his bike on the hills.
When you just need a break and to jump in and make weed angles!
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Zoe wanted to perform in her school's talent show, so she learned some magic.
She got some assistance from the audience.  I was proud of her for being so brave and trying new things!
It was an enjoyable night watching these junior and high schoolers perform!
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Grammy's birthday is up first for the May celbreations!
Her arm is still giving her pain from breaking her shoulder, but she is feeling somewhat better.  Ezra explained how he made her an airplane card.
Presents and...
a yummy dessert made by Danielle!
We love you mom!
Family get togethers mean more baby time!
This time some of the girls got to try feeding Josiah.
The sweetest little boy!
Zoe, also, got her belated gift of a sweatshirt that she requested.
She totally wasn't expecting it, though.
And was pretty excited!
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Zoe's drama class had an interesting performance that they were in charge completely to put on.
It wasn't Zoe's favorite thing to be apart of but I am glad I got to see it.
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A 20 minute run on the dam was beautiful, but I left with hurt ankles that I paid for for days.
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Movie night and folding that laundry!
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Journal workshop celebration at work. I love being able to host others and seeing them in their gifting.  I don't always remember, though, to take good pictures of such.
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Date night of sorts for Figs spring release that has an article of Beach in it.
It was a good and delicious time together.
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Pool party compliments of Zoe's orthodontist.  The kids did not seem to care that it was only 70 degrees that day, they were all about it.
The pizza and snow cones were a draw for them.
Beach even had a snow cone as well.
Diving boards, hula hoops, and....

limbo contest.  
In which Zoe and Ezra were amongst the winners. 
While a colder evening than we would have liked, the kids had a great time.