I'm so ready for summer. It's my favorite season, always has been probably always will be. Even though this spring has been a lot more rainy than it has in past years, I'm grateful for even the little sun and warmth we've had.
This last week was a good one and I feel like documenting it. Saturday was a busy day for us because the girls had their dance recital. It was Monroe's 4th performance, and Mara's 1st. They both we so amazing! It fills me with so many emotions to watch them dance and love it! They each got to perform in a tap number and a ballet number. If I can get part of the videos to work I will but if not let me assure you, they were incredible and adorable. Mara can shake her booty like nobody's business and Mo is becoming braver each time, moving through the dances flawlessly (for a 4-year/old.) Seriously the best.
My mom and Kelli and Holly came up for the recital, which was so great. It's wonderful to have a group of people who also obsess over how amazing my children are. Hondo's mom and sister Jenny and brother Miguel were also able to come. My girls had quite the cheering section.
Time with family is always well spent. Kelli stayed with us Saturday night, my mom stayed with Holly, and we all stayed up much later than normal talking and laughing. My mom gets somewhat honest and fierce when she's tired and Kelli definitely gets punchy so we had a lot to laugh about. I never laugh so much as when I'm with my sisters.
Sunday Mom had to go home, but Kelli was able to stay because her summer has started. So I had a friend to play with the girls and me this week! We went to the movies, ate lots of Mexican food, went swimming at the Provo rec, stayed up late, went for walks...it was fabulous. I definitely needed the long weekend.
Kelli had to leave yesterday afternoon (LAME) but Holly and I were gifted tickets to see The Lumineers in SLC last night by our husbands and it was awesome. I've never been to the Red Butte Garden venue and it is small but gorgeous. The view is stunning. Before the show (and even during) Holly and I had some fun trying to get at least one decent picture of the two of us. I haven't laughed so hard in ages. The concert itself was everything you'd want, with great musicians who played all the songs we wanted to hear.
Monroe also had her Preschool graduation last night. She starts Kindergarten in August! Can you believe it?? She loved her preschool and I know she's going to love elementary school. She's so smart and loves making friends, it's going to be so fun to watch her grow this next year. I'm already so proud of who she is!
This weekend we are going on our first ever family vacation to San Diego. I'm nervous and excited, this trip is long overdue and we all can use the break from the norm. June will be a busy month for us too! It's bound to be good though!
