Summer Fun

The peninsula this year.

Always fun.

Tons of friends.

Lots of sun.

Paddle boarding.

Beach combing.

Swimming.

Sunning.

I cherish these days.

She's Eight

Time keeps ticking.

On to third grade before we know it.

Lindsay wishes she was 18 now.

I keep telling her she'll feel differently

later in life.

That growing up too fast 

is not what life's about.

I encourage her to 

embrace life at eight...

easier said than done.

She wants to be independent.

Make decisions on her own

(way too many).

We give her some decision making...

but try to remind her

we have her best

interest at heart...

she's skeptical...

With that said...

Lindsay continues to be a teacher pleaser.

School is becoming more of 

a challenge,

but she is consistently

kind and respectful at school.

(Good thing cuz her mama works there).

We enjoy watching her 

play volleyball and 

become a person who

encourages  her teammates.

We sway her into

trying new things

when we can.

We continually are

reminded about how different 

two kids from the same 

parents are.

We love this girl,

for who she is...

and who she'll become.

Sisters Spring 2014

Our fabulous photographer and friend captured some

great moments with these two.

The location was amazing. 

I cannot find a favorite,

they're all my favorite.

Celebrating Sofie

Sofie and Linz in 2010

 Sofie's super spectacular science slumber party!

In honor of her 8th Birthday!

Having an amazing teacher for a mom

is key when throwing

a super science themed party.

This was Lindsay's first slumber party.

She loved every minute!

Experiments and fun for hours!

Sofie, Eeva, Marina, Lindsay and Lillie

Dinner with Friends

Eeva, Linz and Marina

 We are so happy Lindsay is 

playing volleyball!

Not only is it fun to watch her play,

it's a great opportunity

to spend time with friends.

A typical Friday night

finds us planning

dinner with our

fellow volleyball enthusiasts!

Making memories…

these are the best times!

Eeva, Linz, Marina and Kenz

 Kenz and Andria

 Silly Friends!

 One swell time!

Moms were present…

just not pictured!

Spring Break 14'

 It wouldn't be a break from school

without a trip to 

our favorite destination.

We lined up breakfast with 

the princesses.

Lindsay is almost 

to the point where

an event such as this

is too "babyish".

How can that be…

We never know which princesses

will attend the breakfast.

Thankfully, Aurora was present!

If Sleeping Beauty was the

only princess that showed,

Kendal would have been just fine with that!

She most definitely is the crowd pleaser!

We tried the Radiator Springs Racer ride,

such a long line fun!

It was a great (hot 94 degree) day!