Lake Weekend

We all had a great weekend with our cousins at the lake over Memorial Day weekend! The Wade's graciously invited us to their beautiful lake house for lots of fun!

Movie time on the couch!

Elle and Parker gave the girls makeovers, Knox wanted a mask too!

Swinging with our cousins

Libby caught a fish, thanks to Richard!

Boating!

Bento Style

Have you ever heard of packing your kids lunches Bento style? I hadn't until just recently. I stumbled upon this blog . She packes the most beautiful, fun and healthy looking lunches for her kids. Turns out there is this whole bento world out there with blogs, supplies, cookbooks and everything. I attempted my first lunches packed Bento style, and while they aren't as creative as Wendy's, they are better than what they usually get. And the best part, was they ate almost everything. That is a big deal with these picky eaters.

The Last Day!

Libby started her last day of Junior Kindergarten the same way she started, with a picture by the school sign.




This is where she hung her bag and coat everyday


With her teachers, Mrs. Paige and Mrs. Emily


Emma Grace, Hill, Libby, Kate, and Anna


Kelsey!

Libby has a great year! She cried herself to sleep that night, so sad that it was over. But she is getting really excited for a new school and Senior Kindergarten next year!

Libby's Special Day and 3 Piggie Opera

Since Libby's birthday was in the summer, her teacher let her have a "special day" in honor of her birthday. Knox and I arrived while they were out playing so he hopped over to the lego table while no one was around.





Libby helped me make cupcakes for the class. She wanted to sit at a special table with her brother and eat hers.


Since it was her special day, she got to stuff her Buntyn bag full of show and tells. She brought her Easter purse, bicycle Barbie, blankie, ABC book, and Vegas bear just to name a few...

The end of the year program was called the 3 Piggie Opera. The girls were dressed like pigs, and the boys were big bad wolves. The kids had A LOT of songs and words to remember and they all did great!








I let Libby put on a little makeup for the show. She LOVED wearing mascara!


Knox and Libby split a milkshake afterwards to celebrate!

Scooters and Grizz!

For a very early birthday present, Honey and Pop Pop got Knox a new scooter.



He loves it and has become quite fast at his scooting...




The Bourlands had fun getting into the spirit of the Grizzlies as they played in the NBA playoffs this year. We got to make it to one game. We met up with friends for a fun dinner before...



At the game they had white t-shirts and yellow "growl towels" for all the fans. We had a blast cheering them on to victory!

Recital 2011

Libby completed her 2nd year of ballet with Mrs. Carrie with a recital. She did great!



Posing with Mommy before the show (thanks Beth for these great pictures).





This year Libby's good friends, Julia, Daveney, and Olivia were in her class. The "light green" class.






Knox couldn't wait to give sissy flowers after the show.




Proud Honey and Pop Pop

Proud Mommy and Daddy

The Royal Wedding

Me and some of my Bible study buddies (with daughters) decided that we couldn't let the once-in-a-lifetime event of William and Kate's wedding pass by without celebrating it with our girls (all of whom assume they, of course, are also future princesses).



We got all dressed up for the event.



Drank sparkling drinks out of fancy cups


Decorated crowns



and watched a tivoed version of the big royal wedding.



Later that evening our cousins came over for one more toast!

My First Bike...

Libby got her birthday gift from Honey an Pop Pop a bit early this year. Her first bike! They took her to a special bike shop to pick it out and get it fitted just for her. She LOVES it and wants to ride it all the time.



Knox got a new helmet for his tricycle as well...



Wait up sis!

Easter 2011

After a wonderful Easter service at our church, we headed to Harbor Town for Easter lunch. A few sweet pics...

A Special Wedding

A couple weeks ago Blake's oldest buddy Jim got married. We had so much fun at all the events.

The groomsmen competed in a competition to see who was Jim's true best friend and of course Blake won. Dallas and Les came in a close 2nd a 3rd. "Jim" dolls were there prizes.

The rehearsal dinner

At the wedding...

We are so happy for Jim and Kristy and I am so bummed that the only picture of the 4 of us, Kristy had her eyes closed. Oh well, I guess we have the rest of our lives to get another one.