Random Photo Friday

Is it me, or are these weeks passing extremely quickly? This past week found us simply doing our thing...Hence...the randomness that follows. : )

First up...Thank You letters to the wonderful folks who celebrated Flynn's graduation with us.

And just look how beautiful my flowers from Flynn are!

We celebrated this little guy's 8th birthday with toys and treats...

which he was kind enough to share with my little Mocha when she grabbed asked to play with them.

We had a nice day that allowed some outdoor time...and Flynn's friend Aly schooled her in the proper use of a screwdriver.

Most days were chilly...

but the evenings made up for it with these displays of beauty. : )

I taught Madison how to make homemade chicken noodle soup.

It is my mom's recipe...passing it along to the next generation...

She also made a pineapple upside down cake.

My mom's recipe again. It was one of my dad's favorites. : )

Peyton whipped these up one night.

Soooo good.

Always get Ghirardelli Brownies.

The one with the packet of chocolate.

Then add an extra egg.

And some chocolate chips.

You're welcome.

Finally had a morning fit for coffee on the porch.

And Madison and I made good use of it.

Big sister / little sister ice cream date.

Perk of having kids spread apart in age. : )

I snapped this pic of my pup on my phone one morning...

So of course I had to Snapchat it.

Because. Cuteness.

And this.

Because it is me.

All. The. Time.

Happy Weekend, my friends!!!

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A Kindergarten Graduate

Yep. It's true. My baby graduated from Kindergarten. And we hosted a small Open House/Graduation Ceremony to celebrate her. And it was fun.

We set out her outfit the night before.

And yes. That is the same skirt she wore on the first day of Kindergarten.

Like, yesterday.

We set up the schoolroom with some of the artwork she completed this year...

and it was crazy to think how quickly it all flew by.

Posing for the obligatory photo...

Then preparing everything before her guests arrived...

There would be yummy punch in this bowl later...

along with tea, coffee, fresh fruit and dip, super delicious homemade fudge...

and cupcakes.

Always cupcakes.

The party table was all set...

and ready to celebrate our girl.

Her sweet friend Aly surprised her...and us...with this adorable Graduation cap!!!

Aly made it just for Flynn!

Aly is a dear friend who comes once a week or so and spends time with Flynn.

She teaches her how to weave potholders, how to play games like dominoes, all about movies and characters and so much more. : )

Flynn and I showed her guests around her schoolroom. The people that came...Grandma and Aunt Margie, Aunt Sally, Blueberry Mary, our neighbor Joanne, Aly and her family, and our friends Justin and Jessica...are people who mean so much to Flynn, and were happy to celebrate her. After she showed her schoolroom, Flynn read a few books and a beautiful poem we practiced in printing class.

And then she received her certificate and moved her tassel and was a Kindergarten Graduate!

Her teacher...her Mommy...was so very proud. : )

We all were!

Then there was food and fun and gifts and games.

And favors to take home.

And one very happy First Grader.

( I'm excited too! I already have her curriculum for next year...and just looking through it is making me happy! )

Random Photo Friday

Friday again...More randoms for you!

We are patiently waiting for warm enough weather to truly enjoy our front porch...

wishing for more spring like weather, I bet. : )

This one. My firstborn.

I am so enjoying watching her change into a lovely, classy, responsible adult.

Right before my very eyes.

Despite the chilly weather, my trees are doing their best this year. : )

We've been doing a lot of this so far this spring.

And, honestly, I'm not complaining.

Inside or out, home is the best place for our little family to be.

We went to a birthday party for one of Flynn's friends.

Their friendship makes my heart so happy. : )

In other news, this yogurt is really good.

Just sayin'

We've discovered a new game in our home!

Mexican Train Dominoes!

My mom and our dear friend Blueberry Mary joined us last night, and we played for hours!

Flynn was the first one to pick it up when her older friend Aly introduced it to her.

So fun!

And...that's a wrap on this week, my friends.

Have a beautiful weekend with your people. : )