Falcon Strut

A few weeks ago Cadence’s school had a walk-a-thon to help raise money for school supplies and expenses.
Cadence raised $160 between, my mom, Dennis’ mom, Aunt Vicki, my work & Greg. She was super excited about raising money.

I was bummed that I wasn’t able to take off to be with her at the walk-a-thon – but my mom went over for about an hour and then Dennis stopped with Bryleigh for about a ½ hour.
Cadence was happy her baby sister was able to walk with her! And thankfully, Dennis took plenty of pictures for me :)

As of today, she’s even more excited it’s her last day of school. While most parents dread this day, I’m pretty excited too. She can stay up a little later to visit with me and I don’t have to argue with her in the morning to get out of bed & get ready! WOO!

I’m also pretty geeked about the Teacher Gift & class gifts we did for the end of the year this year. I’ll have to put together a post soon…


 

Zoo Day - UPDATED!

Think back...for those as old as me – think WAAAYYYY back to when you were in grade school & you took your first field trip…remember how excited you were?!

Well that’s how Cai feels this morning!! Check out this big smile…

No one, Mother Nature included, can rain on her parade…though I’m fairly certain Mother Nature is going to rain on her parade.

We’ve known for about two months when 5/10 got here it was a trip to the zoo for the kindergarten classes. If we dare to forget this information, Cai was there to remind us…over and over and over and..well you get it.

Yesterday when she was saying her prayers she said “and please don’t let it rain a lot tomorrow – thanks”.. I smiled thinking back to how exciting field trips were. ESPECIALLY zoo field trips.

As I drove in to work this morning, I saw a lot of this….

I’m hoping it doesn’t affect her day! I can’t wait to see her tonite & hear all about her trip.

I hope Mother Nature doesn't rain on your parade today!

UPDATE:
Mother Nature cut the kids a break & Cadence had a blast at the zoo! Her face was painted like a cat - though you can't tell here...

and she was extremely exhausted tonite...she said 'it was my best day ever'. :)
 

Mom, I am the boss of you...

The last few days of been pretty low-key & relaxing...I don't think there is anything I enjoy more than coming home from work & playing with the girls!

Monday & Tuesday Cadence had cheer evaluations...

Cadence was tired when she got home both days – I’m not sure if they really did anything different that took more energy or if she is just tired from playing outside in the fresh air.

Dennis finished his last sign language class. He’s pretty bummed OCC doesn’t offer any classes past this.

Bryleigh & I shopped for her headware for her Dedication while Cai was at cheer & Dennis was at school.

She is seriously so damn cute I can’t stand it! But every mommy says that about their baby!

Tuesday, while watching The Voice, I started clapping b/c Adam picked someone I liked & Cai said "Mom, don't clap at the tv." I said, (in complete adult authority) "You're not the boss of me, I can clap if I want!" Yes it's true, I'm raising two children...
Cai replied "umm..actually mom, I am the boss of you".
WTF? When did I miss that promotion? She's such a little shit! Good thing she's cute - ha!

I’m excited for tomorrow morning b/c it’s Mornings w/Mom at Cadence’s school & then there is a Mother’s Day concert as well in the afternoon! Say it with me…awwww…

Saturday is Bry’s Dedication…she’s gonna look adorable in this dress…

Even if dress rehearsal looked like this...HA!

Sunday is pretty much staying at home & cleaning b/c ohmygosh – my house NEEDS it!!!