Sparkle Strong

Sleepy Sparkle

Too much swimming= falling asleep at dinner AND during American Ninja Warrior

Bless his heart- one very tired boy :)

Swimming Sparkles

Too much time in the pool= swimmers ear for the Sparkles
Group ear drops

Captain America and Puzzles

We're not tired

When I go up

I want to be....

Pre-k graduation

How can it be that my baby is going to kindergarten in the fall.... but isn't he the cutest :)

From then....

To now....

So blessed by these two lovely ladies: Miss Amy and Miss Sara. Two of the best pre-k teachers :)

Cooper did an amazing job at his graduation:

and his proud sister watching from the audience

Madison Turns 14

Happy Birthday Moopers!

A celebration of Madison :)
Time with her two dear friends (who happen to be identical twins also born on May 10th :)

 Opening presents from Roni and England

Cookie Cake with loads of frosting, candy, popcorn and Root beer

Playing board games and watching movies

And a birthday lunch with Omi 

Counting our blessing and celebrating the joy of Madison :)

Happy Sparkle Day to Mama :)

Super Bowl Super Star

Madison competed this past Saturday at the Academic Super Bowl competition with her middle school classmates.
Madison served on the English team as captain.

She was disappointed to not rank in the top 3 but said she enjoyed the experience and looks forward to participating in the future.

Old Man Cooper

Cooper and his friends having a deep discussion
(Who will be scooby doo during their game :)

Oh how I would love to see these boys grown up and old men :)

Rocket Ships

Lillian's Birthday Celebration

Birthday balloons and a new monkey room

 Wearing her birthday dress from Mama and Daddy

 A birthday Starbucks (caramel frappachino.... NO COFFEE, please) before heading to the doctor for the official proclamation.

Lillian is now 50" tall and weighs 52 lbs.

 After school with friends for their very own Canvas Painting Party- learning to paint a monkey
(guess who picked ;)

 Lillian's monkey that is now proudly displayed in her room

 And finally sporting a few of her birthday outfits :)

 We have a fashionista on our hands for sure

8 is Great!

Monday Fun Day

Lillian Turns 8!

Happy birthday Birdy! We love you!

Saturday

Just a normal Saturday afternoon....

Snuggles on the Sofa 

Playing Mario Kart

 And a bit of remodeling.... Mother Nature thought it was time for us to replace our fence.
Three panels blown down (snapped at the post) by the gusty wind.

Guess I know what is next on the Honey Do List :)

Egg-celent Easter

We enjoyed a quiet and simple Easter celebration this year.

10 am Easter Service at our Church- AMAZING :)

Then lunch and an Easter egg hunt with Nana and Omi.


Mama's Easter Sparkles

 Each Sparkle had 12 eggs to hunt and find in the backyard

 Hmmmm...wonder what's in this one

 Yup... I can reach that high

 Sneaky a treat with Mama :)

Beautiful sunshine, time with the sparkles and Risen Savior :) A perfect day!

My Happy Place

Sunshine, Sparkles, Sailing and Smiles :) One Happy Mama