Preschool Grad

Rylee's end of the year school program was today.
She did a fabulous job singing along with friends
from her class.
They sang a lot of songs but my favorites were
On top of spaghetti and yakety yak.
The kids were all so cute and put on a great show!

At the end of the program they had a small
graduation ceremony.
Rylee has successfully graduated
from two years of preschool:)

Rylee had a really fun and energetic teacher this year.
Rylee and Miss. Carli became pals.

Mommy, Grandpa, Granny Kate, and Daddy
all watched the cute performance and posed
with Rylee and her certificate.

Way to go Rylee Roo!

Gymnast

Rylee has been practicing VERY hard over
the past few months and accomplished
her front walkover!
Perfect timing because
she has a big performance next Monday!
Way to go Ryry!
I'm so proud of you!!!

3.94

I successfully finished and passed

my first year of college.

It's been a

stressful

rewarding

time consuming

enjoyable

exciting

crazy

hectic

three semesters

but

my grades and hard work were a fantastic payoff.

Sadly Spring semester I wasn't quite

able to maintain my 4.0 GPA like I was hoping for

but I will take my 3.94 with a smile:)

Egg hunt

Easter was celebrated a day late around
our place this year.
Dad and Kathryn make the egg hunt
so exciting that no one wants to miss out...
So Monday seemed to work better for everyone.

Brittany, Kathryn, Sarah, Me

In order to spice up the holiday a little...
the parentals fill plastic eggs with money...
instead of candy.
Money is a lot more appealing these adults;)

L.O.V.E.

Aunt Brit and Uncle Spenc

Josh decided this year that watching from afar
was more enjoyable than running around
with the crazy adults for a egg filled with money.
I think if he had known some of the eggs hid skittles
his priorities would have shifted;)

sisters

Grandpa Walker and Granny Kate

The hunt was a success once again!
Thanks Gramps and Gran for a fun evening!

Happy Easter!

5 years and FABULOUS

I can't believe my Beautiful baby girl turned
FIVE today! Its crazy how fast time goes by!
Rylee is the absolute love of my life!
She is my best friend.

Rylee had an awesome and busy 5th birthday
She started off the morning opening
some presents!
She got a few books, puzzles,
clothes, and best of all rollerblades!!

After presents we met Sarah and Josh
for a little McDonalds lunch!
Josh decided it was very necessary to celebrate
with milkshakes;)

After lunch Rylee got to hang out with Grandpa
while I went to class for a test.
They visited Granny Kate's office to say
a quick hello!

After my test I picked Rylee up and we went to
the mall for a little shopping and build a bear!
Rylee picked out a really cute dog.
She named her cupcake.
Rylee and Cupcake have the same
birthday... which she thinks is very cool.

While at the mall we went into gap Kids to so Rylee could
pick out a few new outfits.
A new favorite thing to do is try clothes on in the dressing room.
Rylee has been counting down the days to be 5.
I finally realized one of the many reasons
being 5 is so cool.
As Rylee looked into the mirror in a flashy new outfit
she smiled wide and wiggled a tooth.
I asked her what she was doing.
She responded:
Mom... I start losing teeth now that I'm FIVE!

While we were at the mall we also visited
Mr. Easter Bunny!!

Rylee got a CD player with a microphone from
Grandpa and Granny.
I have to admit something...
Rylee has Bieber fever.
Its hilarious to watch her sing into her mic.
She carries a nice little tune...
and gives her "fans" high fives as she walks around the room;)

We finished off the evening at
Chili's with Grandpa and Granny.
Rylee ordered her favorite... pizza.
After dinner we met Sarah, Andrew, Josh
and our friends Lynsey and Addison at the movie theater.
We saw the movie Rio!

I hope you had a fantastic fifth birthday Rylee!
I sure do love you babe!!!!

Manners Please

It's been a struggle to get Ry dressed in her pj's lately after her nightly shower. She rolls around on the ground because shes SOOOO freezing(whining voice). Instead of asking her over and over to please get dressed I recently have given up. She can lay and roll all over... and I will just continue cleaning up or reading a magazine. Rylee knows that if she would like my help its no funny business. She gets dried off quickly and I will assist with lotion and pj's.

Last night Rylee was on the ball. She got out of the shower all by herself, dried off, and said: Mommy, Can you please help me get dressed? Rylee has been working VERY hard on using her nicest manners lately. Of course I jumped all over her nice manners and efficientness(aware that's not a word, but it just fit). While getting her dressed I said said: You know Rylee, adults love it when kids are polite and use their best manners! I'm very proud of you! Rylee replied: I know mom! Thats why I use them all the time! Mom, Thank you for taking me to library story time tomorrow, I really appreciate it! Mom, I also want to tell you I think you're a babe;)

I think that's the hardest I have ever had to try to not crack a smile and burst into laughing. She is the funniest little girl! What mom doesn't want to be called a babe?? I sure do!

Thanks Rylee,

you made my night girl!