ALLISON'S BIRTHDAY

We had a nice little family party for Allie last week. Here are the highlights:

opening presents




getting ready to blow out her candle (with some help) and dig in!








Allison loved her cake. She was definitely our messiest child so far! She was coated in frosting and crumbs. These pictures don't even do it justice. We had to carry her right to the tub:




It was a fun evening for our family. This little girl brings us all so much joy! We can't believe she is one already. It just goes by too fast...

We love you Allison!

LOOK WHO'S ONE!

(More pictures to come soon!)

PRINCESS FESTIVAL

Last week was a busy and fun one with Tyson's parents in town. Tyson took the week off and we did a ton of fun stuff right here locally. (Check back for more posts later this week.)

My sister-in-law Mandy and I took our girls to a Princess Festival. Those of you who are local have probably seen billboards around advertising it. It was a really cute event. The girls were sent on a quest to save 5 princesses.


Sydney and Corinne all dressed up. (There is another picture of Corinne on my sidebar.)


The castle where we met Rapunzel (locked in the tower) and Cinderella and the mean step-sisters.


inside the castle


trying to wake Sleeping Beauty (The Blue Fairy in the background led the girls on their journey.)


meeting Snow White and her prince


Cinderella and Prince Charming

After they completed their journey, they got to explore the grounds where they met Ariel, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter, and Tinkerbell. They had a great time, and thanks to Grandma for the tickets!

*SOCCER STAR*

**Warning: long post with lots of pictures/videos and bragging. (You have been warned.)**

Matt has been playing soccer this spring with friends in our neighborhood. We got t-shirts printed up, and we meet at a park near our home every Saturday. Matthew has really improved on his soccer skills since last year. He scored 5 goals in one game, and then 3 in the next game! He is doing great and we are so proud of him.


Matt always gives me the thumbs up during the game.


He has so much fun every week.


Go Blue Dragons!


Video #1: Scoring a goal.


Video #2: the celebration after another goal


Video #3: driving the ball down the field

I told Matt after his 5 goal game, "You are a soccer star!" He said, "No. I am a soccer champion!"

SCHOOL'S OUT

School is officially out for the summer, and we are ready for a break! We have a lot of fun things coming up this month, so I will be posting more often than usual.

Here are some pictures from Corinne's last week of school, including a video of her dance festival. (Each grade performed a dance. Corinne's was from High School Musical, which she is SO into right now.)


signing yearbooks


last bus ride


(Corinne is in the white shirt and jeans.)

She had a fun year and made some great friends. We are looking forward to 3rd grade. (I can't believe it!)

**Matthew's soccer post coming soon...**