Princess Day, Pre-k Graduation, and Jimmy Buffett

About a month ago, Kinsley's school had baseball day and Kinsley kept asking when they were going to have princess day. I tried to explain that having a princess day wouldn't be fair to the boys in her class. Well the other day at pick up, her teacher told me this Tuesday would be princess/pirate day. Apparently Kinsley rounded up all the girls in her class and went to the teachers and demanded they have a princess day. I see student government in her future.

Ready for beloved princess day.

You never know what this kid will be wearing when she comes downstairs.

Yesterday was Kinsley's preschool graduation. They all did great and she is so excited about Kindergarten next year.

This child was wild as ever at the graduation/tea party. We are on our way to his first swim lesson and I'm praying hard for his teacher.

With her certificate!

Last night Justin and I went to see an outdoor Jimmy Buffett concert. Despite being VERY pregnant, we had a good time (Justin was very accommodating to me).

These hippies in front of us were almost as entertaining as Jimmy. Half the time, this was our view.

A Diaper Shower and the Kids Playing

I have a confession to make. If someone would have told me this time last year that I would enjoy living in Houston as much as I do, I would have never believed them. When Justin and I picked the area of town we wanted to live in, we chose it for it's phenomenal schools and big trees (seriously, I wanted somewhere with trees). Little did I know how wonderful the people are here. We have made so many great friends that have become our "Houston family." Some of these wonderful people threw us a "surprise" diaper shower. I put surprise in quotes because someone accidentally told me about it. Baby Hadley got TONS of diapers and wipes. Justin and I were amazed at all they did for us. Unfortunately, the only picture I got was of the diaper cake.

Now some pics of the kids playing. Here, Kinsley convinced Colby to play wedding. They are saying their vows to each other. It was hilarious, and a little creepy.

He's just so cute!

Listening to Justin's iPod.

This week is a busy one for us. Amongst other things, we have a baby shower, dance tea party, Kinsley graduates from preschool, a preschool tea, doctor appointments, and a Jimmy Buffet concert for Justin's birthday. They are also having water day at Kinsley's school today and she is pumped. Here she is ready to go!

Mother's Day Weekend

We had a great Mother's Day weekend with Mimi, Pops, and Nanny. Kinsley's recital went really well (and it was short). We mostly hung out by the pool, which is mostly what the kids and I have been doing for several weeks now. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Justin tried to get some pics of the kids Sunday before church.

At least they are being sweet to each other.

Hadley's room is finished and I love it!

Now if she would just get here to see it.

My mom and dad made the letters for her monogram.

This isn't even the beginning of her clothes.

She has boxes, bins, and drawers full. I'll have to change her 15 times a day in order for her to wear everything.

Hanging by the pool.

I like to call this one "Big Man in a Little Tube."

We played 8 seconds on the inflatable pool toys.

One of me and my brothers' favorite thing to do is mess with my dad. Seriously. It looks like we've passed this down to Kinsley. Sadly, he was actually awake when she did this to him.

My kids are obsessed with my dad's fish on Fishville.

Looking at the lake after dinner one night.

My dad showing off the B for our front door he made.

My mom got Kinsley a new tutu and she was definitely feeling cute.

Lucky dog.

More pool time.

Putting on a concert for the grandparents.

Kinsley's recital

She looks so grownup to me!

Their dance was mainly on stools. It made me so nervous but they all did great. I can't wait to get the DVD in to watch it again.

Love this one!

Last Day of Dance

Yesterday was Kinsley's last day of dance before her recital this weekend. They invited the parents in class today to take videos and pictures. I absolutely LOVE Kinsley's teacher (who happens to be the studio owner). They make learning so much fun.

Here the were doing the Lion King and all the girls were sleeping in their houses.

The girls were martians that landed on Earth and had to somersault out of the rocket ship.

Group hug. Here is where I almost started crying. I thought it was pregnancy hormones but I noticed one of the teachers crying too.

Practicing leaps and pretending to be flowers.

Crazy boy had a hard time being still.

The always warm up with a ballet obstacle course.

I'm excited for the recital on Saturday and I'm sure there will be tons of pictures to post. Plus, the family is coming into town to watch. Hopefully baby Hadley's nursery will be done this weekend too!