Things have been busy but great. Scott has finished up the semester and Evelyn has had end of the year awards day. She was supposed to have school on Thursday and half day Friday. Since things were already winding down, we took off for a quick camping trip at the beach. The weather and water were both gorgeous. Had Evelyn not come down with strep throat, it would have been a perfect little trip. We were all troupers and made the best of it. We were blessed to see a good doctor at the urgent care. The meds kicked in just in time to get her ready for their dance recital. Wow, what a busy week it has been. Both girls did really well in their dance routines. I am quite proud of them. They were well supported by family who stuck with us through the long program. Oh, I forgot to mention that Evelyn's current nickname is toothless.

Celebrating Good Times

We have had two weekends of celebrating.  Last weekend Evelyn had a sleepover (outer) for her birthday. It turned out really fun.  We picked up Evelyn and 4 friends from school taking both vehicles full of girls to a hotel about 45 minutes away.  Cousin Mason and our very good friend Mallory met us there.  Mason handled the fact that he was the only guy in this group really well.  : )  We swam in the pool for at least 3 hours, had pizza and smashed cupcakes.  Scott went to pick up the pizza and cupcakes not realizing how easily those containers slide around so he learned a lesson in cupcake transportation.  We had a two bedroom suite so it was enough space for the girls to do their own thing and us to survive.  We definitely have to thank Aunt Jen for use of her camera. In our rush, we left ours at home. After Mason and Aunt Jen left, the girls made a couple of crafts.  Evelyn thoroughly enjoyed it all and Emelia thought she was one of the big girls.  They settled in by midnight so we were pleased.  Most of this same group also went to a swim party on Saturday afternoon.  Whew, I know those were some tired kids.  I recovered enough to enjoy Mother's day having some time with both of our mothers.

This weekend we followed with a family party on Evelyn's birthday.  It was nice to enjoy the cake and visit this time.  I just absolutely cannot believe our baby girl is now seven.