Color Your World

This past May my sweet baby sister graduated High School! I was fortunate enough to get to spend almost 2 weeks back home getting ready for, and celebrating, her graduation. (As well as lots of visiting time :) Leah LOVES to color, so it seemed fitting to have a "Color Your World" theme to her party. The house looked great. I loved the food table and all the banners my mom made. The giant crayons and balloons were an added bonus. Leah looked SO beautiful. I have to admit, I shed a tear as I watched her walk across the stage. I know that we have all been growing up, but watching the baby of the family graduate just set it in stone. I am so proud of her. We had lots of family and friends join us in celebrating with her. I was trying to get photos of everything but here are some of the shots from the night. It was GREAT!

Leah, I love you so much and can not express the joy that you bring to my life. I am so glad that I got to celebrate that special day with you. Go color your world! (sorry I am just now blogging about it :)

Growing Up

Miss Riley Anne is growing up! Today has been a day I have been dreading for quite some time. We started potty training. I have attempted times before and quit. (I know that isn't the best way...) But with the Fall semester right around the corner and a small break in our summer travels, I knew today needed to be the day and she has done GREAT! So far we have had no accidents and many successes!

I anticipate the accidents that are sure to come but I am so amazed at how grown up my baby girl is. My neighbor Maryanne took some of these photos the other day. I just couldn't believe how she captured some of Riley's beautiful, playful spirit. I continue to be amazed by her.

Miss Riley,

These days you LOVE to be in charge. Just this afternoon I caught you reading a book to Sam. You even picked out one with a "dogga" (aka dog) because you know that is the only animal Sam says. You love to color, sing, and learn new things. Swimming has become a new favorite and I am looking forward to possibly starting some swim lessons this summer. You always come and give me a hug and a kiss if I look sad and I think your very favorite thing to do ever is "help". I know it has been happening a lot lately, but these past few days I have really started to notice how you are growing up. I love you!

Check out Maryanne's blog and website for more photo's. (give me a call or shoot me an e-mail for the password on her website if you want to look/order)