Last Day Of K.

Today is Savannah's last day of Kindergarten. I am so proud of her, she has become such an independent little lady. I love her conscientious ways, her attention to detail, her bravery and how she cares for her friends. It has been an immense pleasure to become friends with her teacher. Every morning this school year I watched Mrs. Reeves welcome these students to school with genuine excitement and love. I have always felt happy to leave my precious child in her care.

Sunset Suppers.

The most magical part of my day is dinner time. I love sitting together as a family, eating and talking about the day, thankful we are all home safe and happy. Last Sunday I cleaned up our patio table and recovered the seats in a fun fabric. Since then we have enjoyed every dinner (and some breakfasts too) Al fresco.

Monday's Lasagna and Salad.

Tuesday's Meatballs and Sweet Potato Fries.

Wednesday's Soft Tacos.

Uh, Goo? That Popsicle is much more satisfying right side up.

Zig Zag.

In college I took a year to study fashion design. I took two textile courses, pattern making and every sewing class available. That being said, I don't make clothes for myself or The Little Girls and I hate following traditional patterns. I can however make my own patterns and so when my sister-in-law asked me to make her a diaper bag based on a handbag I used to make (and sell) I said yes. From start to finish it took me about 5 hours. I love to sew and miss the free time I used to have for this hobby. I haven't allowed myself the courage or energy to put aside time to work on a project like this and so I say thank you to Jenny for believing in me and my rusty sewing skills.

Saturday Night we went to a Sacramento Rivercats game. Tim was so happy to watch the A's farm team win big against the Reno Aces. Manny played which was an added bonus. We met up with my sister Dee Dee, her boyfriend Tony and the Nybos.

Ex-Governors after their footrace. The Little Girls were both frightened and curious of these guys.

The Nybos; Eva, Alexandra, Robbie and David watching the game.

Tony (love the glasses!) and all of us.

 Auntie Dee Dee was busy with the kids all night. Kids flock to her, they just instinctively know how much fun she is!

Several times I caught myself thinking, this is the perfect Saturday night.

Young Bloods.

Have you seen this? Do yourself a favor...watch this now.

Magic Realized.

The Little Girls have this movie about a girl who is half mermaid, half human. She changes from one form to another by touching her necklace and saying, "I wish to be a mermaid." The other day at Savannah's school's Book Fair, Ivy saw the mermaid book with accompanying necklace and begged me to buy it. I realized after the purchase it was the necklace she wanted not the book because the moment we walked in the front door she squealed with anticipation while asking me to fasten it around her neck. Her eyes were wild with delight as she looked from me to Savannah leaning forward and whispering "I hope it works..." She gently pinched the shell with her fingers, squeezed her eyes tightly and said, "I wish to be a mermaid." Then she looked down to her toes expecting to see a tail and fin. She looked back up at me, quizzically. Her face was a mixture of sadness and relief. She just stood there for a minute then her face lit up with an idea. She leaned forward and whispered in my ear, "Mama, I think it only works in water. Is it bath time yet?" I realized just then that I love and hate these moments of childhood discovery. When magic attempted, fails. Reality sets in and that idyllic blindfold of innocence slips away from the mind's eye. For Ivy, the merciful blessing of a young imagination hasn't left her jaded. She will undoubtedly try magic again.

Over The Weekend...

We celebrated Tim's Mom's birthday!

We attended Spring House which is Savannah's school's Spring BBQ and open house.

Tate and Ian came to stay and play! Is there anything cuter than little boys chasing little girls while playing kissing tag?

The Goo is teething, crawling and eating which must be a build up to a huge growth spurt.