Maya's 1st Manicure

We are headed on vacation very soon and Kate really wanted to get her nails done.  So when we went to the nail salon, I signed Maya up for a little color too.  She had asked so sweetly and I thought it would be wonderful for the two of them to get a little pampering!  Plus, this was her first official manicure!

Of course, Maya wanted her nail color off 10 minutes after we got it done, but it still was pretty while it lasted!

Such a sweet girl!

A pro!

All pink!

So Maya!

So Kate!

So proud!

And so happy!

Now we're ready for vacation!  (But not really...)

Leah Sleeps Over

We had my niece and Kate and Maya's cousin, Leah, sleepover on Friday night.  Not only was Kate EXTREMELY excited to have a sleepover, she was also EXTREMELY excited to have a sleepover with 9 year old Leah.  Because, seriously...when you're five, what's better than hanging out with a nine year old?!

We had a blast together!  We picked up Leah on Friday night at El Vaquero after we all had dinner.  When we got home we went for a bike ride to the park.  This was the first time Maya rode her bike all the way to the park and she was so proud!  After we were home and everyone was bathed, Maya went to bed and Kate and Leah colored while they watched part of a movie.  Then when it was their turn to head upstairs.  They both got into Kate's bed and the giggles continued!  I got a tiny glimpse of what a real sleepover will be like in the very near future!

I thought for sure the girls would tire themselves out but they didn't fall asleep until close to 11 PM!  Oops.  And Kate's ballet recital was the very next morning, so I was a bit sad that she'd be so tired.  But, nothing I could do at that point.

So the next day, Leah joined us for Kate's ballet recital and when we returned home we went to the pool!  Leah tackled the rock wall and Kate tackled the lily pads.  Kate and Maya want ice cream from the pool and Leah wanted to stop at the Goodie Shop to pick out a cookie so we did both and everyone got a little of both.  #success

Kate and Maya adored having Leah over and Leah is such a sweet girl!  We all loved our time with her and are looking forward to doing this again!

Leah is the coolest, by far!

Bike riding to the park!

Maya kept saying, "Hey Guys? Wait for me. Wait for me."

Cutie patootie!

Such sweet girlies!

Trio of trouble!

Taking the park elevator down!

Movie/Coloring - on the back of one of these I got a note that said,
"We want some food. -Leah & Kate"  Um.  Not at 8:30 pm, ladies.

Pool girls!

Leah does the rock wall!

Kate tackles the lily pads!

This was the first time she ever did them!

And she did a fantastic job!

Love that brave, brave girl of mine!

Ballet

This past year, Kate decided she wanted to do ballet.  So we found a location super close and highly rated near us and signed her up.  She had a recital in the fall (that I missed because I was filming a wedding...) but her Spring recital was her big one.  Every Wednesday afternoon Kate attended 30 minutes of ballet while Maya played with Lennon (Leighton's sister).  The kiddos in her class have been working on this routine for an entire year and their hard work really paid off.

So fancy, y'all!

This is from her rehearsal a week ago.  Her form is incredible!

The instructor, Miss Lauren, was fantastic!

Leah got to join for the recital!  And Maya has her beloved
"Bee-yah bee-yah", which doesn't normally accompany us.

Beautiful girls!

Kate's class - Ava, another friend, Kate, and Leighton.

This picture gives me all the heart eyes!!!

I added the professional photos in.  We didn't get them until August, but if you'd like to see her performance, take a look at the video below.  It is from her dress rehearsal.  She did a phenomenal job and I think this really showcases her amazing talent!

Side note: I love ballet.  I think it's a great activity to be involved in, so if Kate decides she'd like to do it again, I am all for it!

Playdate with Friends

We had two of Kate's friends come over today, Sophie and Reagan, and Kate and Maya loved spending time with them!  They made brownies, ate lunch, played, and we took WAY too long getting them both home but we did it and Kate loved seeing her friends from Polar Bears.  Sophie and Reagan will both be going to a different Elementary school but I have a feeling we'll be able to keep these friendships going!

This girl LOVES her pup!

Oh em gee!  Just melt my heart please.

Sophie, Kate, and Reagan!

Lunch goers!

May Favorites

Here is a collection of some of my favorites from May that haven't been featured in a full post!

Love that sweet little of mine!

I love her bear-y much too!

We met Nathanial, Rebekah and Sarah at the zoo for a little
time together.  We are sure going to miss them when they move!

Two peas in a pod!

Kate rode her bike up to Kindergarten orientation; Maya ran;
and I speed walked with an empty stroller...

My annual Mother's Day photo!

And my Mother's Day gift this year.  Love these handmade items!

One ready to sing and one ready to support at
Kate's Spring Concert!

Showing our Polar Bear love!

Hugs for the best big sis ever!

Beauty!

These three at the BEARS end of year picnic!
Kate, Mia, and Mikey!

More BEARS picnic love!  Reagan, Kate, and Zsa Zsa!

Maya, Kate and Zsa Zsa!

We met Mimi and Papaw at Easton and stopped at Graeter's
for ice cream!

Jackie still loves him some belly rubs!!!

My little mermaid!

Mimi and Kate had a shopping day!
Including a stop at Cheryl's and Build-a-Bear!

This girl loves her some animals!

Listen.  She takes dress-up seriously, people.

We kicked off summer with a day at Zoombezi
Bay and I got this pose!  #imintrouble

Little ice cream love!

Getting ready for Memorial Day!

All the heart eyes for them!

Our same dear friends that we met at the zoo who are
moving to New York met us at COSI!

Maya's making PINK and succeeding, I might add!