Katelyn's preschool graduation!
It was so fun to watch her sing songs for her program and receive her diploma. She was the last of 30 kids to get her diploma and I wish we had a picture of the look on her face while she was waiting. (She, like most 5 yr olds, is not particularly patient).

Katelyn with teacher Carrie. This woman is amazing and truly born to be a preschool teacher. When I commented to her how much we have loved her she said that it is such and fun and EASY (yes, she said EASY) job because the kids make it so pleasant. I obviously wasn't "born" to teach preschool ...which is why I don't...see how that works out :0

Katelyn turned 5 on May 11! We had a Cinderella birthday party. Here are some of the highlights!

Happy Mother's day to me! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these sweet little gift from my kids. Ohhh... I love it! Jason gave me a really awesome watch too!

I'm not sure where the phrase "you shine" came from...probably from one of our signing time movies. It is very sweet either way.

This is Katelyn all ready for "crazy day" at school.

This is Ethan all ready for "normal day" at our house...hmmm. I know these will come in handy someday. By the way... I did not put the dress on him. He put it on himself and I was told to"FIX" (snap) the back up. (just so you know...)

Happy Birthday Grandpa Snow!!!

Homemade ice cream- my FAVORITE!!!

We had our 2nd official semi-annual FANCY NANCY party on Saturday! It was a blast! My favorite part was the fashion show. It is fun to see different people's personalities come out during their runway debut-GO GRANDMA WING!

EASTER BASKETS

I HAD to blog about these because I MADE THEM!!! HOLY COW! Anyone that knows me, knows that I'm not a master seamstress (or even a novice), but I may be considered one step above novice now (whatever that is). I am obviously excited about these. I'm sure that at least my sister Heather and my mom are slightly impressed, but the more likely response is them zooming in on the pic and saying:

"yeah...I see how you did that. oh yeah, right there...hmmmm... those turned out cute. "I COULD TOTALLY MAKE THAT;" at which point they get in their cars and drive to Joanns. If I had dollar for every time my mom said that growing up, my house would be paid off.
I guess I know where I get the bug from .

My friend Hillary made some for her family, and when I saw them I just HAD to make them (even though I knew I probably lacked the skill). I even figured out how to thread the sewing machine all by myself (sadly, that had been a big stumbling block for me in the past). Well...4 trips to the store and 2 trips to Hillary's (along with a few phone calls to Hillary) later, they are done. Thanks Hillary and everyone who read this long blog about my really awesome Easter baskets that will kids will keep and treasure forever and ever and want to make for their children when they grow up because they bring back so many memories and are so, so, so special to them, etc, etc etc... OKAY, maybe they are just baskets, but maybe not!